China Mobile talking to Apple on iPhone launch

Reuben Lee | Nov 13, 2007

While the iPhone is expected to debut in Asia only next year, China's largest cell phone carrier is already in talks with Apple to bring the much-anticipated handset to the Mainland.

During a session with reporters at the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Macau, China Mobile's chief executive revealed that the company is currently having a dialog with the Cupertino company on its iPhone. However, he confirmed that the two parties have not come to any agreement as there are still revenue-sharing issues to resolve.

The Apple iPhone first launched in the US market earlier this year and was recently rolled out in Europe. So far, there's been no word on when exactly the device will debut in Asia come next year.

Via BusinessWeek

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jhei

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jhei says...
I heard that the asian iphone release would include the 3G capability, if so, it would be a "big bang" in the asian market.

Nov 13, 2007 16:49

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reuben

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reuben says...
Well, it's too early to tell. I hope it comes with HSDPA, rather than just 3G. That would certainly make a difference when surfing.

Nov 13, 2007 20:07

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Kevintino says...
When there is wifi on iphone, 3G or HSDPA is secondary, at least here in Singapore where wireless access is everywhere, even on public buses!

Nov 13, 2007 22:19

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