3G iPhone not to be an exclusive in Italy?
With all the rumors and myths surrounding the 3G iPhone, it can be hard to sift through it all and find out what matters. This article though, is of a particular importance. It seems though, that an Italian newspaper is reporting that the 3G iPhone is hitting Telecom Italia, and that it is coming very soon. Nothing new there. However, something that catches the eye, is that the 3G iPhone will not be an exclusive, as is seen with the current iPhone.
Just as surprising as the concept of the iPhone not being an exclusive, is that the article also says that the revenue sharing agreement is out the window. This would be quite a large step in getting the iPhone to more people, however it is unlikely. Apple currently enjoys a nice chunk of every iPhone subscribers bill, and it is doubtful they would give that up.
In the US we will probably see the iPhone stay as an exclusive to AT&T customers. The effect would be more pronounced in Europe, where many carriers have fought with Apple over the revenue sharing and subsidizing of the iPhone.
[Via Boy Genius Report]
Editor’s note: I highly doubt this is true. Until the paper can produce credible source(s) this news has no merit.
-Vincent
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