O2 has been Apple’s exclusive UK carrier for the iPhone since 2007, but yesterday Orange announced that it had managed to break that exclusive stranglehold and would begin selling the iPhone in the year future. Today, it’s Vodafone’s turn: today the carrier announced it too would be selling the iPhone 3G and 3GS in the UK and Ireland beginning in early 2010. As with Orange’s announcement, Vodafone hasn’t set a specific date that the iPhone will become available, nor has it announced pricing or tariffs—but customers who are interested can pre-register now to get the latest info as it becomes available. While Orange looks to be getting set to offer the iPhone before the end of 2009, Vodafone will clearly be waiting until 2010.
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Vodafone to Offer iPhone in 10 Markets
International mobile operator Vodafone—which owns part of the U.S.’s Verizon Wireless—has announced that it has reached an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten international markets—including Italy, where Telecom Italia had recently been reported to have made a non-exclusive deal with Apple to sell a 3G iPhone.
In addition to Italy, Vodafone says it will offer iPhones in Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa, and Turkey. Vodafone hasn’t released any other information, including which version of the iPhone it plans to sell: the existing GSM/EDGE model, or the forthcoming 3G model.
Vodafone Sues to Block German iPhone Sales
European mobile operator Vodafone has been granted a preliminary injunction by a German court in Hamburg against the sale of Apple iPhones by rival T-Mobile. Vodafone alleges that the sale of an unsubsidized handset locked to T-Mobile service with a two-year contract violates German competition laws. However, the injunction does not actually stop T-Mobile from selling the iPhone, and T-Mobile is continuing to do so. Vodafone says the goal of the court action is not to stop German sales of the iPhone, but to make sure the terms under which it is sold are legal.
Nokia Handsets to Get Vodafone Services
With all the attention lately having been on the Apple iPhone and Google’s announced Android mobile phone platform, Nokia and Vodafone have announced a partnership which will combine Vodafone Live mobile service’s with Nokia’s Ovi platform. The integrated suite will appear on Nokia handsets, and, in turn, Vodafone will get exclusivity on selected Nokia phones.
“We’re pleased do be working with Nokia in leading the industry to bring customers a complete suite of Vodafone communications, browsing, content and Internet services” said Vodafone’s global chief marketing officer Frank Rovekamp, in a statement. “This is a logical step for Vodafone to make, further improving our customer experience with many of the services already launched with leading Internet partners.”
Vodafone Rolls Out New Handsets And Music
You can deduce two things from yesterday’s announcements of new handsets and services from UK mobile provider Vodafone.
The first is that the glittery new phones means that the Christmas shopping season is just about upon us.
The second is that, in its deal with Omnifone to provide music downloads to phones, Vodafone is almost certainly out of the running to carry the iPhone in the UK.
Under the arrangement, customers will be able to download an unlimited number of tracks to their mobiles for just over $4 per week. Omnifone’s service, called MusicStation, reportedly carries over a million tracks, including all the major labels. Users will be able to download on the move.
Vodafone, Sony to Customize Mobile Music
Vodafone, the world’s biggest-selling cell phone company, has announced a new partnership with electronics giant Sony NetServices to launch Vodafone Radio DJ, a new streaming music service for mobile phones which will enable listeners to rate tracks by keying “like” or “dislike” as they listen. The service will utilize Vodafone’s 3G data network and is expected to launch initially in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal, and expand to more than 20 countries by the end of 2006.
Vodafone: Is that a Ferrari in your Pocket?
Mobile phone operator Vodaphone has announced it will start selling the tiny Sharp V302SH (2G) mobile phone handset in Japan starting August 19. The V302H weighs in a slight 90 grams and offers a wide-anngle Mobile ASV LCD display and highly customizable screen and icons, plus a just-the-basics Simple Mode with large text for easy phone operation by the elderly and mobile-phone beginners.
Vodafone K.K. Releases 802SE 3G In Japan
In addition to having a full range of state-of-the-art 3G features, the Vodafone 802SE does not compromise on style with its refined and modern Scandinavian design. 3 colour variations are available based on the motifs of lacquer black, white birch and bronze for a material-like quality feel. The 3G handset also comes with a rotating Motion Eye(tm) camera so customers can conveniently snap self portraits or show themselves and their locations at a variety of angles whilst video calling.
The main features of the Vodafone 802SE are as follows:
– Modern and refined Scandinavian design
Vodafone Releases 702MO And 702sMO Phones
Vodafone K.K. today announces that as part of its new 3G lineup it will commence sales of the Vodafone 702MO, a clamshell 3G model by Motorola, on 11 December in the Kanto-Koshin region with a nationwide rollout thereafter. The Vodafone 702sMO, a candy bar style 3G handset also by Motorola, will be offered from 17 December in the Kanto-Koshin region and other regions afterward.
While sporting different designs, the Vodafone 702MO and 702sMO have common features. Both of the 3G models have integrated twin cameras on the back and front so customers can easily enjoy seeing and hearing one another while video calling.
Vodafone K.K. Starts 3G Phone Sales
The Vodafone 702NK (Nokia 6630) is a compact, candy bar type 3G handset with a 1.30 megapixel camera and a host of additional features. The handset also features PC Link for synchronizing schedules and contacts with a PC so customers can access their schedules on the go at any time.
The main features of the Vodafone 702NK (Nokia 6630) are as follows:
– 1.30 megapixel camera and compact, candy bar form factor
– PC Link for synchronizing calendar and contacts with a PC
– International roaming for voice, mail and web services
Vodaphone 702NK (Nokia 6630)
