Coming only a day after the UK iPhone launch announcement, and again possibly the worst kept secret in the universe, Apple have announced that T-Mobile have got the gig for Germany.
First, the obligatory quotes. If you just want to know the meaty details, you can skip the next paragraph of PR lovefest..
“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.”
Still here? Good. The device will be available from Deutsche Telekom stores and the T-Mobile web shop from November 9th, at the bargain basement price of €399 inc VAT. However, the bad news is you’ll be tied into a two year contract.
More tariff details on the way as soon as they’re announced..
[…] Q: What about the rest of the world? A: Apart from the US, and now the UK, Apple have not officially announced any availability elsewhere. UPDATE: Germany will get the iPhone, via T-Mobile, on the same date. See here for more details. […]