Comments on: Don't hold your breath waiting for a 3G iPhone

Don Reisinger thinks a 3G iPhone is on its way to the United States, but doesn't think it'll happen this year. That said, he does think Europe and Asia will have one soon.

[sting7k]

Wouldn't be surprised. I wish we had good cell phone companies like Europe.

[flydoggie]

Another self-proclaimed expert providing opinions without any factual support.

[aztec92154]

"self-proclaimed expert"? Where does he claim that he is a telecom expert?

[flydoggie]

Another self-proclaimed expert providing opinions without any factual support. Nowhere in the article that he cites to support "But as sales of the iPhone start to slow" does it state that iPhone sales are slowing.

[EricSyn]

Given that they JUST released the 16GB model with no 3G support, I think its definitely going to be awhile before we see any 3G model 'round these parts.

Therefore me still equals iPhoneless. Boo.

[aztec92154]

The bottom line is this: If Apple came out with a iPhone with 3G, would you be willing to pay more for the phone AND pay more per month for faster data download speeds? The answer is no. Apple should focus its effort on getting 10 million Apple branded cell phone "subscribers" by the end of 2008. How can they do this? My suggestion is to stop wasting time with storage space upgrades and give us the 4GB iPhone Nano for $249!

[aztec92154]

I just read a story on Engadget that says that Apple has reduced iPod / iPhone build rates. The reason for the reduced iPhone production might be that they're scaling back current production in order to prepare for upcoming models. Again, I say, I want a 4GB iPhone Nano!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/13/apple-reduces-ipod-iphone-build-rates-increases-imac-producti/

[JKM808]

Last time I checked, faster download speeds didn't cost any more than EDGE...just fyi

[SRobertRoberts]

"As it stands, the iPhone isn't selling nearly as well as Apple would like in Europe and the main reason is its lack of 3G support."

No, the main reason is the idea of paying £270 (or whatever it costs on the continent) on top of a contract. The lack of 3G just adds salt to the wound.

Why pay that much for a phone when you get a much better (albeit, less "shiny") phone for free?

[mcooper13]

@SRobertRoberts:

It's my understanding that European customers are used to paying more for mobiles. Aren't their phones non-subsidized? I thought that was the tradeoff for being able to choose any carrier.

[SRobertRoberts]

@mcooper13

A lot depends on which European country you're in, but in the UK and some other European countries the handsets are free with a contract (checkout carphone warehouse's site in the UK to see most of the choices here). Prepay phones aren't free but are often subsidized.

In the UK, the phones are usually locked to a single carrier, however the carriers will unlock them when you change carriers, usually for a small(ish) fee. You can also go to one of the many "mobile phone accessory" shops that are around as they often offer "unofficial"unlocking services.

[gycafesor]

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