Reports are coming in that O2 is on the verge of losing it exclusive iPhone contract deal. According to Mobile Today, the iPhone 3G could be available to two new networks, Orange and T-Mobile from as early as September 2009. They already both have rights to sell the iPhone in other countries.
An O2 spokesman said that its exclusive with the iPhone could end soon. There is no official word on if Apple and T-Mobile are in talks and some call the rumor mere speculation.
Apparently, “sources said O2 has been furious with the news and is concerned potential rivals will undercut its prices on the older model.” However, Apple is allegedly planning to offer O2 exclusivity on the new, faster iPhone 3GS model.
T-Mobile has issued a “no comment” whilst Orange is yet to say anything.
Originally posted at: Macworld
An O2 spokesman said that its exclusive with the iPhone could end soon. There is no official word on if Apple and T-Mobile are in talks and some call the rumor mere speculation.
Apparently, “sources said O2 has been furious with the news and is concerned potential rivals will undercut its prices on the older model.” However, Apple is allegedly planning to offer O2 exclusivity on the new, faster iPhone 3GS model.
T-Mobile has issued a “no comment” whilst Orange is yet to say anything.
Originally posted at: Macworld
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