Paris Soon To Have The iPhone
08.15.07 - 02:55pm
The iPhone’s launch for France has not yet been given although rumors are abounding that it will follow the Apple Expo exhibition which is to be held in Paris September 25 - 29.
Irregardless Apple has come to terms with who will be the iPhone’s carrier in France with France Telecom Orange winning the right to the much heralded device.
Orange was so excited to get the iPhone contract they have had their launch campaign ready for a month now and are also ready to begin their advertising campaign.
Since there are not the same amount of Apple outlets in France ready to sell the iPhone Orange may collaborate with Fnac, a media and electronics retailer, to boost its sale force.
Showing just how powerful having the iPhone is shares of France Telecom were up 1.45 percent in afternoon trading yesterday in spite of the downward market trend.
There are expected to be 50,000 units of the iPhone available for the France launch.
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