Andre Yoskowitz
18 Sep 2007 8:40
Although it was confirmed that O2 has won exclusive rights in the UK for the iPhone, the details of the deal were never divulged, until yesterday.
According to The Guardian, Apple is set to take up to 40 percent of all revenue generated by O2 customers using the iPhone.
"I can't imagine any of the operators agreeing to terms like that," said one UK telecom official. "It is an extraordinary number."
Recent stats have come to light that state that in the US, Apple receives anywhere from $3 to $11 USD per month from AT&T for each iPhone customer.
To make matters worse, iPhone unlocking software is now readily available, making exclusivity packages obsolete in most cases.
Heres hoping O2 makes any money off this recent pact with Apple when the iPhone begins selling the UK soon.
Source:
Dailytech