For the millions who have been waiting for the official release of Apple’s iPhone in India, here’s good news - the iPhone will be available starting Friday (August 22).
Vodafone Essar, India’s third-largest mobile operator, will sell Apple’s iPhone 3G at 31,000 rupees ($708) for the 8GB model, a very reliable source said.
Vodafone Essar and larger rival Bharti Airtel will start selling the device from Friday. Vodafone Essar will charge 36,100 rupees ($824) for the 16GB model. The new iPhone sells for as low as $199 in the United States.
A spokesman for Bharti Airtel said the company would announce its price for the iPhone soon.