Apple to Become Wireless Provider?

Posted by Zonk on Friday July 8, 2005 @03:21AM from the everybody-else-is-doing-it dept.

nonsuchworks writes "Forbes reports on the possibility of Apple becoming a 'mobile virtual network operator,' or MVNO, in order to extend the iTunes and iPod brands into the cellular phone market. This would allow Apple to circumvent the cellular carriers who have so far balked at carrying the iTunes-enabled mobile phone." From the article: "It might sound far-fetched, but the pieces are in place for it to happen later this summer. Apple is already developing a hybrid iPod/cell phone with handset maker Motorola. And companies ranging from the Virgin Group to The Walt Disney Co. are proving that a new network model can allow all kinds of businesses to easily enter the mobile market."

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FINALLY! by mike77 · 2005-07-08 03:27 · Score: 0, Troll

I've always said I want a Cell-Phone/iPod/PDA all in one unit. Looks like it's almost time to empty out my bank account and truly become an Apple Fanboy! :)

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Re:Yeah right by terraplane · 2005-07-08 07:39 · Score: 0, Troll

I hate Apple. Another stupid marketing trick. If only they made something that worked. Replies from stupid libruls or Apple fanboys will be ignored