Contract-free iPhones on sale in France for $1100

Following a recent ruling by local regulators, French consumers can now purchase an iPhone 3G without signing a service contract with Apple-sanctioned wireless carrier Orange, assuming they're willing to digest a considerable markup.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 45

Apple ordered to end exclusive iPhone deal with France's Orange

Apple must immediately cease its exclusive relationship with France Telecom's Orange and allow other local carriers to offer the iPhone to its subscribers, the French competition counsel ruled Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 102

$149 Costco iPhone rumor, $5 iTunes movies, Gmail AV chat

One report is suggesting that Apple will not only expand iPhone sales to Costco but cut pricing at the same time. In a more confirmed price drop, Apple is now touting $5 movie purchases as a regular feature. Also, Google has launched its own video chat feature and has started tracking the spread of the flu through searches.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 27

Nokia answers iPhone's blows with its first touchscreen phone

After more than a year without a direct competitor to the iPhone, Nokia on Thursday fired back with a phone that it hopes will better Apple's now widespread device — albeit with a delayed launch and a few other catches.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 141

Orange admits to capping 3G speeds in France

Following an uproar on the part of disgruntled iPhone customers, French wireless carrier Orange will reportedly raise an unpublicized cap on 3G download speeds next month.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 84

Orange Poland shops allegedly creating fake iPhone 3G queues

Not content to wait for the enthusiastic fans that greeted some iPhone 3G launches, Orange Poland is said to be paying actors to sit in line and attract genuine customers.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 28

Romania, Philippines, Hungary on tap for Aug 22 iPhone 3G launch

The iPhone will make its way to Romania, the Philippines, and Hungary during the second phase of Apple's international iPhone 3G rollout later this month, local carriers announced on Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 18

Orange says iPhone 3G to sell for 149 euros on July 17th

France Telecom's Orange said Thursday it will launch Apple's much anticipated iPhone 3G in France on July 17th with prices starting at 149 euro ($233) for the 8GB model.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 49

Orange reportedly offering upgrade deals for next iPhone

French iPhone owners are said to be receiving offers from Orange that would discount the new iPhone for owners of today's model.

Aidan Malley 18 years ago 13

Orange to offer 3G iPhone in Africa, Mid East, and Europe

Orange, the exclusive provider of iPhones in France, announced Friday a new deal with Apple that will see it expand distribution and service of the device to additional European countries, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

Sam Oliver 18 years ago 22

Briefly: Spain, Poland iPhone talk; iPhone SDK beta 5; AT&T memo

Talks are ongoing to bring the next-generation of Apple's iPhone to Spain and Poland. Meanwhile, a new version of the iPhone SDK has been released with minor tweaks; AppleInsider can confirm an AT&T memo issued Tuesday; and eBay has yanked an auction for an unofficial Mac clone system.

AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 107

France's Orange may be next to cut iPhone price, eat losses - reports

Apple is in talks with its exclusive French wireless carrier, Orange, to lower the price of the iPhone in France following disappointing sales, Les Echos is reporting.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 304

Unlocked iPhones may total 1 million, see help from insiders

A new report claims that between 800,000 and 1 million iPhones have been unlocked without permission — and that workers involved in producing the Apple handset may be helping along a blossoming gray market for the device.

Aidan Malley 18 years ago 73

First month French iPhone sales fall shy of target

Orange, the mobile arm of France Telecom, said it sold over 70,000 Apple iPhones since the touch-screen handset made its debut in France during the final week of November.

Slash Lane 18 years ago 136

French iPhone launch; potential Nokia dispute; Black Friday visits

The iPhone's launch in France was marked by large lines and a VIP visit. Meanwhile, Nokia may square off against Apple if it releases a touchscreen phone, and Apple has overtaken Dell in Black Friday site traffic.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 16

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