Apple European iPhone deals expected next week
By Miya Knights,
However, he added: "There is a real question mark over how well it will be accepted as a non-subsided device - European consumers expect handsets to be subsidised."
"Our research suggests only six per cent of UK consumers would be willing to pay a premium, non-subsidised price for a device with multiple functions like email and music downloads. This drops to five per cent in Germany and three per cent in France."
Although Apple refuses to comment on products it has not yet shipped and the carriers similarly refused to confirm the rumours, it is expected the agreements will be officially announced at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin at the end of this month.
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