Comments on: Will Philippine Telcos Agree to Apple’s iPhone Terms?

By: jdavies

jdavies — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:14:20 +0000

If i call the shots in any telco, I will only agree to terms if there is exclusivity – the payback there is the image and reputation — not really the numbers (gravy) since hacking will be a concern and open lines is a market reality – it will eventually erode any exclusivity deal.

From apple’s end, it might make more revenue sense to allow an unlocked version and sell to everyone – in a sense integrating selectively with the networks only on select features (re: voicemail) if necessary.

The software delivery via itunes can geographically segregate consumers — hence updating particular features according to location or telco assignment is not a big implementation challenge. Telcos can each be creative in their own and offer software bundles separately using the same phone model. So all telcos can play on the same platform (iphone) and still apple wins.

Remember, it must make financial sense for both sides and nothing makes more sense than when everyone’s on board.

By: batman

batman — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:54:27 +0000

If Philippine telcos won’t budge in on Apple’s Terms and Contract, there are crackers out there who are dedicating their time and effort to unlocking this phone making it open-line. I’m sure in no time, iPhone will be open and Pinoys will enjoy their prepaid lifestyle. I just hoped it won’t reached that long before they could cracked it or whatever firmware version could do this. Other than that, well see on how this unit will face our country. 2008 for Asia, so I guess that will be the waiting period for us Pinoys. But I’m still hoping for the open unit though. lol. rofl. lmao.

By: jet

jet — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:49:03 +0000

i really like this phone already but if its gonna be locked up on a plan for two years…i cud still wait..im sure new phones will be coming out soon enuf.

By: iSWITCH

iSWITCH — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:42:39 +0000

i think the local telcos will agree whatever terms that apple will give them.. the hype over that product is so high, that’s it crazy for them not to jump in.. besides, we all know that Filipinos are addicted to (new) gadgets.. most of us will buy anything even if it costs us our 3 months salary LOL..

By: Miguel

Miguel — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:48:53 +0000

jan2x, if I got it right, iTunes Music Store is not available in the whole of Asia excluding Japan. This is for credit card fraud and piracy concerns.

In the case of the iPhone, the local cellco will act as the “collector” for Apple.

By: modstar

modstar — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:11:48 +0000

wont work… compatibility issues.. usability.. etc.

By: jan2x

jan2x — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:31:34 +0000

The question is, if none of telco will carry Apple’s iPhone, is Philippines that big market for Apple that they will bend over backwards for the local telco? If it is, now tell me why iTMS is not available here.

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Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:18:02 +0000

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By: Miguel

Miguel — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:53:43 +0000

Check the After Mac post below this one. He thinks Apple will have to sell the iPhone unlocked here.

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