Vodafone has won a contract to sell Apple s iPhone in countries across the globe after losing the battle with O to supply the popular gadget in the UK last year. Apple s iPhone is currently only available in six countries In its first deal with Apple the world s largest mobile phone group will later this year sell the iPhone a touch screen gadget which combines the iPod music player a video player and web browser in Australia the Czech Republic Egypt Greece Italy India Portugal New Zealand South Africa and Turkey. However Vodafone could not confirm if the deal with Apple is exclusive or not nor would it disclose the value of the deal. Certainly the deal is not exclusive in Italy where Italian phone operator Telecom Italia TIM announced today that it would be sharing the rights with Vodafone to sell iPhone by the end of the year. Apple declined to say whether Vodafone would be sharing rights in any of the nine remaining countries. As rumours circulate of a joint agreement wit! h Telstra and Optus in Australia too early indications point to Apple modifying its strategy of selling the device through one operator. advertisement Last year Vodafone missed out on gaining contracts with Apple in both the UK and Germany where deal was granted solely to the O and T Mobile networks respectively. The iPhone is currently only available in six countries the US France Ireland and Austria as well as Germany and the UK. The US has the highest number of iPhone subscribers in the world followed by China and Russia despite the fact that Apple has yet to agree deals with local operators in those two countries. It has been reported that the model launched in the countries will be the new G iPhone although this also has yet to be confirmed. Post this story to del.icio.us Digg Newsvine NowPublic Reddit Fark BUSINESS Open Down Under Australia is growing rich from China s need for minerals. TRAVEL Austen s footsteps An inspiring journey between Bath and Winchester. FASHI! ON Shipping forecast Hilary Alexander proves navy fashion can suit anyone. HEALTH Does he love me A woman whose husband has never said those words. BEST BUYS Mortgages Loans Credit Cards Savings Car Insurance Home Insurance FREE BROCHURES You are here Telegraph Money Business About us Contact us Forgotten your password Advertising Press office Promotions Archive Today s news Style Book Copyright of Telegraph Media Group Limited Terms Conditions of reading Commercial information Privacy and Cookie Policy Disclaimer
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