Now that the iPhone 3G is being brought to India, somebody had to say something….
“We are thrilled to be working with Bharti Airtel, India’s leading integrated telecom company, to bring iPhone 3G to millions of mobile customers in India,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s COO. “We can’t wait to get this revolutionary product in the hands of even more people around the world.”
Now, what else possible could they have said. I am sure that they’re working with so many telecom companies, that remembering the name of each one of them must be a pain in the behind. Agreed, AT&T will have a soft spot in Apple’s heart, but in the case other comparatively insignificant markets like India, why would they care.
The reason I’m calling India a comparatively insignificant market is because they think so. I mean, considering the number of mobile connections we have in the country, I think that we can say that we’re a strong contender.
But, they haven’t even rolled out the plain vanilla iPhone, and they’re already spouting malarkey about releasing the brand new iPhone 3G. Gimme a break…
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#1 by Apoorv Khatreja on June 16, 2008 - 11:04 am
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They didn’t release the old one here because it didn’t have a market over here. Seriously tell me, how many of us here would buy a phone for Rs 32-40k? On the other hand 8-12k is a much more affordable option ( I am considering that the price would be in this range, the US price is $199-299).
#2 by Prateek Vijayavargia on June 17, 2008 - 11:05 pm
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But still – There is a market for buyers – Who buy high-end Nokia Phones – They cud have been easily targeted. I suppose Apple shud see India as a viable market option for its future launches…and other products. Because they shud realise the power of our people…..And shud not underestimate their Purchasing Power.