Apple, disgusted with outrageous service plans Rogers is forcing on Canadians, has decided not to sell the 3G iPhone in Canadian Apple Stores come July 11th.
According to an AppleInsider article, Apple wants no part in helping the carrier market the new handset to customers. Instead Rogers and Fido will be left alone to trick customers into steep 3-year contracts that require a minimum monthly payment of $60 for just 150 minutes, 75 text messages, and 400MB of data.
This information comes after an earlier report that Apple had decided to divert significant inventory from Canada to Europe as an initial punishment.
Rogers excessive rates have sparked a huge outcry in Canada where a petition at http://www.ruinediphone.com has already collected almost 50,000 signatures.
I think Apple is helping Rogers by not selling it at the Apple Stores in Canada such that people cannot just buy the phone and unlock it, and go to Telus.
i am glad that rogers didn't get to sell the iphone but then its really sad to say this cos' i think canadian waited so long for this moment and the rogers really MESS IT UP. i think CANADA should do somethings about the GSM cos' i think rogers are really messing everythings cos' they are the only carriers.