Vodafone isn't opposed to T-Mobile's exclusivity contract with Apple, but wants sales practices examined. The order doesn't aim to stop complete sales of the iPhone in Germany.
Vodafone takes issue with the mandatory long-term contract offered by T-Mobile and Apple for the iPhone.
Head of Vodafone's German unit, Friedrich Joussen stated, "We want it to be available to buyers without a mandatory calling plan," he said. "If I had wanted to halt sales, I could have, but I didn't." He expects a ruling within two weeks.
Vodafone owns 45% of Verizon Wireless which lost the iPhone contract here in the United States.
Sour Grapes?
Anonymous
November 20, 2007 at 5:57pm
Yeah, choice IS good. You have the choice to either buy it or not. If you don't want a long term plan buy a different phone.
just_a_
November 20, 2007 at 7:04pm
this was designed to get apple to notice what people really want.....
Knemeses
November 20, 2007 at 12:02am
However if they get there way and its a win, win for everybody. Choice is good!
just_a_guy
November 20, 2007 at 11:24am
I hope this shows apple just how many more phones will get baught when more than one cell provider can sell the iphone on their network.
