European iPhones Expected to Surf on EDGE and Wi-Fi

by admin July 15, 2007 at 3:12 am

An industry analyst expects the first iPhones to hit Europe in October.

The first of Apple Inc.’s iPhones to ship in Europe this fall will function wirelessly over slower EDGE networks as well as in Wi-Fi hot spots, the same as in the U.S., according to an industry analyst based in Italy.

The first version of iPhone in Europe “definitely will be on EDGE,” said Gartner Inc. analyst Carolina Milanesi. The first European version could ship as early as October, based on information provided by Apple, she said. Apple has said it will ship there sometime in the fourth quarter.

Full article: pcworld.com