Apple’s iPhone hits Europe on November 9
Writing by walking leaf on Thursday, 20 of September , 2007 at 10:43 am
Finally! After months of speculations whether or not the Apple iPhone will be release this year in Europe, the highly desirable mobile device will be available on different networks on November 9.
For the UK, mobile network O2 has the exclusive rights for the iPhone, with the unit retailing at £269 including VAT. There will be three tariffs available offering 200, 600 and 1200 minutes talk time (£35, £45 and £55 respectively) as well as unlimited data downloads.
Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse will be one of the main outlets that will stock Apple’s new mobile phone, as well as selected O2 centres and Apple’s store (both on the high street and online).
As for the rest of Europe, Apple has also announced that Orange will be the network provider for France with T-Mobile for Germany. Both these networks provide it own voice plans different from the UK with O2.
So is there a difference between the American and European version of the iPhone? Well, apart from a new firmware (version 1.1.1) the functions are exactly the same but there is a limited EDGE coverage supplied by O2 (around 30%) meaning parts of the UK won’t be able to go online… As for the much-rumoured 3G iPhone, this remains a pipedream, as Apple states it will use the same EDGE system that is used in the United States - though you can’t discount a newer and faster model will be out sometime next year.
The good news is that O2 will allow iPhone users to access the Internet for free with 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots powered by Cloud.
So if you want the iPhone, best to sign up on Apple’s website for the latest news and you can do so here.
Category: Technology
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Comment by Snige66
Made Thursday, 20 of September , 2007 at 11:47 am
I seriously doubt O2 will upgrade me. But just dont see me using it for £35 pounds worth. I do like the unlimited data part though. Very sensible. But I still want the iTouch more. But everyone at work thinks it’s a complete rip, and why dont I get a 160gig for the same price. Well thats cos I got my 60gig which is enough for my whole collection and a touch will be for showing off ( of course ) and my select choice bands which I nearly always end up listening to anyways.
Comment by Yink
Made Wednesday, 26 of September , 2007 at 5:21 pm
i just saw an ipod nano, they are very cute looking and very slim. lots of wonderful features on it too.
I quite like it. The phone is a lil pricey. If I was as rich as leaf I would get one.
