Apple’s clearly closing in on a global introduction of the next-generation iPhone, with a raft of network distribution deals recently announced.
Yesterday saw news that SingTel will sell the iPhone in Singapore, Bharti Airtel in India, Globe Telecom in the Philippines, and Optus in Australia. (The latter three firms are Singtel subsidiaries).
These announcements follow news from Vodafone last week which announced its plans to offer the device in ten countries, also including India and Australia.
These moves strongly suggest Apple is abandoning its one operator per country exclusivity policy.
The iPhone is expected to debut in those countries later this year. Apple has as yet proffered no comment on its plans to introduce the device in Japan and China.
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