The iPhone Revolution
By Cédric Pierre-Louis on Wednesday 5 December 2007, 21:29 - Apple - Permalink

The following text is taken from some comments I recently made (in french) about the iPhone lauching. As you can see on the original version, I gave my opinion on this amazing phone on July 17th and finally, I think I was right. The Apple iPhone really represents a revolution in the mobile phone and electronic device market, and you can trust me, this is just the beginning...
''The extensive media coverage on the first Apple Phone is so impressive that everyone in the USA (and soon in France) have at least already heard something about it. Although the price may seem off putting for most people, the very smart and efficient campaign run by Steve jobs (The Apple's CEO) gave the iPhone fame and visibility equal to a product targeting the mass market, like a video game console or a hollywood blockbuster.
Futhermore don't forget when the first Ipod has been released, it seemed really expensive, however today it's a classic mass market product as popular as the legendary Sony's Walkman.
Get the exclusive distribution contract linked to the iPhone would be a significative advantage for the french provider who win the deal. Not only financially speaking, but also in matter of image. Such an opportunity would be able to strengthen or confirm the leader or challenger status of the winner and attract a large number of new customers, mainly thanks to the quicker and more efficient process of number portability.
Given the keen interest of the developpers and media distributors for the
iPhone platform, there is no doubt that the internet services development it
just starts to begin. Moreover the costs decrease in the telecommunications
sector is going to allow a better experience in the use of internet with mobile
devices, and the unlimited access to internet delivered with the iPhone is
clearly the best way to do it.''