Following years of rumor and negotiation, Apple has finally succeeded in bringing the iPhone to the world's largest mobile provider, China Mobile. The carrier today announced that the iPhone 5S and 5C are coming to its new 4G network. It's the first time Apple has access to China Mobile's vast customer base; the company has over 700 million users.
China Mobile's importance on the global stage can't be overstated. With more than twice the number of users as the US has people, it represents a massive opportunity for growth to Apple. Rumors of an Apple-China Mobile partnership have circulated for years, after the Chinese company's ex-chairman said that an iPhone supporting its unique network would be made. In recent months, that...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/22/4710262/apple-iphone-china-mobile-deal
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