We’ve heard for some time that Apple and China Mobile were interested in striking a deal, and bringing the iPhone to that carrier. We’ve even heard some reports claiming that just such a deal is already in place. Plus neither company has publicly acknowledged that a deal is in place.A new report from Reuters however, notes remarks made by China Mobile Chairman Wang Jianzhou, who confirmed that negotiations reached a high level eventually including Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Even though the two have reportedly met several times, a deal is still not in place, and both companies are working to come to an agreement quickly.
For what it’s worth, Bloomberg also reports, from Chairman Wang, that Apple COO Tim Cook was indeed at China Mobile Headquarters in June, trying to secure a deal.
This is another one of those stories that just won’t die until it comes true. We’ve heardreports claiming that Apple and China Mobile have been working to create an iPhone which will work on the carrier’s proprietary version of 4G TD-LTE, which is reportedly not present in the forthcoming iPhone refresh.
Then of course it’s worth remembering that China Unicom is the only network in China to officially carry the iPhone. Of course, China Mobile is working to secure a deal to carry the device, and reportedly, so in China Unicom.
In other words, it sounds like the two companies are scrambling to make this happen. It is most likely to become a china mobile a official carrier of iPhone 5 which will launch in next month.
Now this is the race between world renowned mobile companies to get this opportunity to boost company brand with the help of most demanding phone ever, Apple iPhone.
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