| Sacre bleu! Orange loses iPhone exclusivity in France |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Thursday, 18 December 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 The Council has determined that the arrangement between Apple and Orange introduced additional rigidity into a market that already lacked competition.Featured Whitepaper
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The Council also expressed concern that the networks with the most customers would be selected by handset manufacturers for such exclusivity, which would tend to lock-in their market position. Under the terms of the decision, Apple must immediately allow other mobile operators to sell the iPhone while the Council continues its investigation and issues a final determination. Orange is expected to appeal the decision. Bouygues officials have said the company expects to start selling the iPhone in the near future, and SFR is expected to follow suit. However, it would appear that Liberté, Fraternité et Egalité have been delivered for the 'legions' of French consumers that want a choice when buying their iPhones. Mais oui! |
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