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Article: Canadian iPhone launch at hand
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- Winnipeg Free Press
- Article date:
- April 30, 2008
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By LuAnn LaSalle
MONTREAL -- The hip, fashionable and much-anticipated iPhone is finally on its way to Canadian consumers, who will likely have to dig deep into their pockets to pay for the high-end smartphone.
Telecom giant Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) announced Tuesday it will be the exclusive carrier to bring Apple Inc.'s iPhone to Canada later this year.
There's no word yet on pricing for the iPhone, which has a touchscreen keypad and allows users to play music, watch movies, surf the Internet and manage personal information.
But it's expected to be pricey for consumers, say analysts.
"This will go to someone who doesn't blink at paying $100 per month or more in subscription ...