We reported rumors that KDDI could be the second telco to offer iPhones in Japan – and it’s now official, we learn from Nikkei. KDDI is all set to offer Apple’s new iPhone 4S in Japan, ending Softbank’s exclusivity in the country. Both KDDI and Softbank will offer the iPhone 4S on October 14. No price plans have been outlined yet.
Surely Softbank will feel the pinch as Apple fans now have more options in getting an iPhone. This reminded me of a similar situation here in Singapore a couple of years ago where SingTel was the only exclusive carrier that offered the iPhone.
And back then I was a Starhub user which forced me to pay premium to terminate my previous plan and jump ship to SingTel (sorry Starhub). Did I have any choice back then? Not really. But I’m glad that now Starhub and M1 also offer the iPhone now. To consumers, it’s a big, big relief. So I can imagine how KDDI’s subscribers are feeling now – it’s pretty awesome.
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