3G, 16GB iPhone for Europe in November?

SiNXation 09-08-2007

Apple may launch its iPhone campaign in Europe with a 3G-capable iPhone with enhanced storage, according to what appears to be a leaked ad from T-Mobile Germany. The ad promises a version of the handset with support for 3G-level cellular Internet access using both the US-friendly HSDPA format and typically Europe-only UMTS, with theoretical download speeds reaching the format's full 3.6Mbps. It also suggests that the device will carry 16GB of memory, representing the first storage upgrade to the device since its launch in June. Visual Voicemail and the 2-megapixel camera would remain the same as for the US version.

The ad includes an error which references the device in one instance as an iPod, but otherwise appears to be consistent with T-Mobile's advertising and may reflect a desire to return to two-tier pricing for the iPhone after the drop to $399 for the 8GB model, if proven accurate. The 3G iPhone would sell for 499 Euros ($687) including a coupon for the iTunes Store, and would be available with phone plans that all offer unlimited data and vary only in terms of general calling minutes and SMS messages. An "L" plan would offer 200 minutes and 100 messages for 50 Euros ($69) per month; "XL" and "XXL" plans would jump to 300 and 400 minutes respectively for 60 Euros ($83) and 70 Euros ($96) per month with 150 and 200 messages each.

The provider itself hasn't officially confirmed its selection as Germany's exclusive carrier but has already been caught preparing support materials for the iPhone, in one case hosting images for the product on its own website.

Raven

I guess to their records they making money. I wonder how much per unit they making on this thing. 3month til a price drop and a upgrade. That doesn't sound like they doing so good.

Hsoolien

Apple isn't all that stupid lately, I think they might be understanding market forces better then we see form outside their offices.

Consider how much more advanced cell tech is in Europe and they know it'd be beyond stupid to release the current US version there, it just wouldn't make it.

Also realize Raven, the iPod is sold in he same way as the Xbox and Playstations, at or around the cost of making them with little profit margin, they expect to make the profit off the songs that get DL'ed from itTunes.

Nina

That true. I learn that from Sin when nokia was the mainstream phones. Other countries get alot better features on their phone and we get the low-ends.

snakeyez85

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I've personally gotten tired of the iPhone.. it's too expensive and still too big