Apple iPhone 3G Version May Hit Japan First

apple iphone japanI just learned from CNN Money, two of the biggest Japan telecommunication providers are in talks with Apple to reap the market benefits of the Apple iPhone. The two telcos are none other than NTT DoCoMo and the third biggest provider in Japan; Softbank Mobile.

In terms of business figures, the famous NTT DoCoMo company has 53 million customers while Softbank only has a smaller 17 million customers. It looks to be a David and Goliath war against the two Japan telecommunication providers.

Due to this, it is very convincing to say Asia will have a 3G version of the Apple iPhone. Simple reason is because…there is no EDGE network in Japan. *gasp*

Wherever the iPhone ends up in Japan, it means one thing – it has to be a 3G model, as there simply is no GSM network in the country. Suggestions of a new model with a CDMA chip of some sort appearing late in 2008 suddenly seem so much more believable.

Source: tech.co.uk

Well, who needs EDGE when they’ve got 4G and ongoing research for 5G and the sorts. As for Malaysia, telecommunication providers here are still thinking of ways to convince customers to use 3G. Though I find the recent 3G mobile internet connection stint rather tempting.

Ultimately, it looks like Apple iPhone users in Malaysia will need to start planning on upgrading their unit in 2008. As for me, I’ll have to go talk with MAXIMiPhone and see if I’ll be getting an ‘upgrade’ later. ;)

Are you waiting for the 3G version of the Apple iPhone?

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Posted by dannyfoo on December 21, 2007 | Filed Under Apple iPhone |

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    34 Responses to “Apple iPhone 3G Version May Hit Japan First”

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    1. Response #1 by Danny Foo on July 28th, 2008

      Do note any transactions made directly between commenters is not under my jurisdication and care. Therefore, I’m not liable for any loss or anything legal which will lead or may have lead to your business transaction.

      LOL! Terror or not. :P But yeah, it’s your responsibility.

    2. Response #2 by Michael Lai on July 27th, 2008

      Hi, i just got the iPhone 3G. But I am Malaysian Student in UK. Selling like hotcakes here. Check it out http://www.i4u.com/article18784.html.
      Anyway I dont plan on keeping my iPhone 3G. Havent used it yet. Not a big apple fan. Any interested please email me at mytlai@googlemail.com

    3. Response #3 by Yee Rock on July 15th, 2008

      Danny says:
      Please refrain from promoting your prices. Otherwise, I’m forced to mark you as spam. Thanks.

    4. Response #4 by Is Maxis Bringing iPhone 3G to Malaysia? on July 11th, 2008

      [...] is breaking news and it’s been openly announced on the Internet. Just a few minutes ago, one of my commenters shared a source with me. Apparently, Maxis Malaysia is bringing in the iPhone 3G to [...]

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