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19-09-2007, 08:28 PM
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T-Mobile confirmed as German iPhone carrier
Official press release: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/09/19iphone.html
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Apple and T-Mobile Announce Exclusive Partnership for iPhone in Germany
BERLIN—September 19, 2007 — Apple® and T-Mobile today announced that T-Mobile, the leading network operator in Germany, will be the exclusive German carrier of Apple’s revolutionary iPhone™ when it makes its debut in Germany on November 9. iPhone combines three devices into one—a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod®, and the best mobile Internet device ever—all based on Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch interface and pioneering software that allows users to control iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. Apple sold its one millionth iPhone just 74 days after it went on sale in the U.S. on June 29.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with T-Mobile to bring the iPhone to Germany,” said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. “Customer response to iPhone in the US has been incredible, and we can't wait to introduce T-Mobile customers to the most revolutionary mobile device on the planet.”
“We are convinced that we can get our customers excited about experiencing the mobile internet with the iPhone,” said Hamid Akhavan, CEO, T-Mobile International. “I am proud that Apple and T-Mobile have become partners. The best mobile device currently on the market will soon be operating on the best network in the country.”
In addition to all the revolutionary features that made iPhone so popular in the US, iPhone users in Germany will have access to Apple's latest music offerings on iPhone including the recently launched iTunes® Wi-Fi Music Store. The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store offers customers the ability to browse, search, preview, purchase and download songs and albums from iTunes over the built-in Wi-Fi on their iPhone. No computer is required and when the customer connects their iPhone back with the PC or Mac, their music automatically syncs back into their iTunes library.
The T-Mobile network will also support iPhone’s unique Visual Voicemail feature, which enables users to immediately randomly access those messages that interest them most.
By the end of 2007, T-Mobile will be the only network operator in Germany to offer EDGE throughout its entire GSM network. EDGE accelerates the mobile data transfer rate to over 220 Kilobits per second, which makes it almost four times as fast as ISDN in fixed-line networks. With EDGE, the German market leader offers its customers 100 percent broadband – anywhere and at any time. With 20,000 HotSpots worldwide, T-Mobile is the biggest Wi-Fi provider in the world. Of those HotSpots, 8,600 are in Germany, where HotSpot users can achieve download speeds of up to 11 megabytes per second.
Pricing & Availability
iPhone is scheduled to go on sale on November 9 and will be sold in Germany through Telekom Shops of Deutsche Telekom and the T-Mobile web shop. iPhone requires a new 2-year T-Mobile tariff and will be available in an 8GB model for €399 including V.A.T. and will work with either a PC or Mac.
iPhone activation will require an Internet connection; an iTunes Store account or a major credit card; the latest version of iTunes available at www.itunes.de and a PC or Mac with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later; Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Edition.
T-Mobile International is one of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications. As one of Deutsche Telekom’s three strategic business units, T-Mobile concentrates on the most dynamic markets in Europe and the United States. Almost 112 million mobile customers were served by companies of the Deutsche Telekom group by June 30, 2007. The common technology platform is based on GSM, the world’s most successful digital wireless standard. This also makes T-Mobile the only mobile communications provider with a seamless transatlantic service.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.
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19-09-2007, 08:30 PM
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man thats expensive!!!!!!
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19-09-2007, 08:31 PM
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yes!!!!
thats good as in that it's available in germany i'm going in may anyone want one? 
Edit: just noticed the price WOW! thats expensive
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19-09-2007, 08:32 PM
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you can get it from the us via ebay cheaper
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19-09-2007, 08:39 PM
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so that is an interesting point... as it is the same phone.. can I buy a US one and drop a t-mobile or 02 sim card in.. and not unlock it...
or will every phone be regionally locked to its market?
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19-09-2007, 08:40 PM
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Location: Northside Brisbane
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Though remember living in Germany is expensive....so it might not be that high for them.
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19-09-2007, 08:46 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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I would think that the regional iPhones would each include a SIM from their 'host' carrier, just as the US ones have AT&T SIMs.
Therefore, you could only legitimately activate an iPhone with a host carrier if it has been purchased in that territory and contains the carrier's SIM - you wouldn't be able to actuvate an AT&T SIM with T-Mobile, for instance.
Largely irrelevant if you go the SIM unlocking way, but that's not what you were talking about I'm assuming.
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19-09-2007, 08:47 PM
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Christ, that is expensive - at least they have it over in Germany though 
Looks like it will probably cost $700 here  |
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19-09-2007, 08:53 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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$699 you mean? 
Though it is expensive to what it goes for in the US, in absolute terms I don't think it's a crazy price for a phone - I spent close to $1000 on my old piece of crap O2 mini (ironic, I know).
I wonder whether the ATO will accept the iPhone as a PDA and allow FBT-free salary packaging of it?
[EDIT] A 1:1 conversion at today's highly favourable rates would make the iPhone's price here about $526 (once you include GST). Say the markup is around 10 per cent, and we're getting close to $599.
Then we'll get slug with the extra 'let's make money off the colonials' tax which will bring it up to $699.
Last edited by OziMac; 19-09-2007 at 09:01 PM.
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19-09-2007, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by decryption
Christ, that is expensive - at least they have it over in Germany though
Looks like it will probably cost $700 here |
I disagree - I'm betting the iPhone will cost $549 AUD when it's released here. Where am I getting this figure? From the fact that in all three iPhone markets (so far), the price of the 8GB iPhone is the same as the 16GB iPod touch. |
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19-09-2007, 09:08 PM
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I've got a feeling it'll be A$549 when it comes here. The 60GB Apple TV (US$399: same price as the iPhone) is $549 here, one would guess that'll be the price of the iPhone. In the UK, the Apple TV 60GB is 269 Pounds, same price as the iPhone. Likewise with the Apple TV in Germany, it is 399 Euros.
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Last edited by mvjs; 19-09-2007 at 09:15 PM.
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19-09-2007, 09:20 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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Oh... there's a 60GB Apple TV?
Fair call. If so, that's damned competitive and there's no need to import from the US.
That's if we get this model - knowing our luck by the time we get it it will be the 16/32GB models and the retail price will have gone up again.  |
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19-09-2007, 09:35 PM
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Its not the phone cost that really is the issue, its the plan cost and features where it really bites the wallet. $80pm = ~$1000 a year! I normally spent very little on calls so thats a big deal.
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19-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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Well, it's almost a given. Apple are going after unlimited data and high volume call plans, so it's not going to be an option for people who don't spend at least $60/month on some sort of cap/plan.
I'm surprised at how many people on this forum seem to spend so little on their mobile phone plans. That's terrific and all, but sadly I think that's going to put you guys out of their target market - they want a share in the ongoing revenue, not just the initial sale of the phone.
Sucks, but it seems to be what they want.
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