They didn't release the iPod by saying that it could only be used in a specific region, after all
You make it sound like Apple doesn't want to launch it internationally, but that doesn't make sense to me. My impression is that it's incredibly complicated to do what you're describing. The fact that they had to partner with Cingular to just do it in the states seems to be supporting evidence. The iPod is a different case because it isn't a communications device. It's free-standing. Launching a phone isn't like shipping a computer or music player.
by Scott Stevenson — Jan 09
You make it sound like Apple doesn't want to launch it internationally, but that doesn't make sense to me. My impression is that it's incredibly complicated to do what you're describing. The fact that they had to partner with Cingular to just do it in the states seems to be supporting evidence. The iPod is a different case because it isn't a communications device. It's free-standing. Launching a phone isn't like shipping a computer or music player.