There was some discussion on another thread regarding this matter so I thought why not open a topic and discuss about this and probably learn something......

I am puzzled on the business strategy of Apple by entering into an exclusive deal with Maxis for the distribution of the iPhone in Malaysia. Wouldn't it be better for Apple to diversify the distribution to a few more telcos to increase sales volume rather than counting on tariffs and percentages from a single dealer? With the popularity of the iPhone, I am sure by opening the distribution rights to other telcos like Celcom or Digi, the possible profits gained will be way more than what Maxis can offer by itself even if included whatever "benefits" they are offering to Apple for this exclusivity. Could it be because Maxis is playing the "supply and demand" game whereby by they are trying to make demand always exceed supply so that it will benefit the company as well as Apple? It is a known fact that when something is hard to get, its value appreciates.

What do you think?

*Note: this thread is purely for discussion/learning and by no means to discredit any mentioned telcos.

This post has been edited by drgnkid: Oct 3 2009, 12:29 AM

hi, i havent got my iphone yet but i did call their customer service today n talked to 1 of them, a lady.
i enquired everyting i needed to noe abt this iphone n all. BUT! before i got answers she reminded me that they are running out of iphone stocks worldwide and therefore if i apply for the phone, i will not b able to get it no later that 45 days or sth.
does it really happen to everyone? or its pure luck?

Digi dont have 3g yet, so how can apple give to digi? Its a waste using iphone 3g but without 3g data. Furthermore as far as we know, celcom has already deal with blackberry.
Monopoly for sole distributions? Yes it may be it, but i never heard celcom interested to bring iphone at 1st place. All rumors are are from maxis and they have dealt with apple co. before but fail the 1st time.

Anyhow, u can always buy iphone from another place if u dont support this sole distributor thingy.

Lets just put it this way, if ure really want it, come and get it. But well, i guess the other telco just chickened out....

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Oct 3 2009, 12:59 AM

Guys, Cheers up ~ I just saw this statement on Singtel Website

Source: http://home.singtel.com/singtel/index.html#iphone

Not sure will this happen to Maxis too?
Hope there's some good news la (pray)



Cheers

This post has been edited by jssl: Oct 3 2009, 01:00 AM

here is what happen in UK
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/20091002...bandon-ship.htm

if Digi really can boost up its 3G faster...
i doubt Apple will let Maxis be the sole distributor.
The more iPhone sold, the more Apple made....
if they still don learn to improve customer experience, they will pay for it

No, they still provide that package, its just not widely available yet, only some MEPs are allowing prepaid bookings, i know because i'm a recipient of a prepaid purchase of the 3GS, and i still get my 500mb.

Not to mention only 2 weeks wait

Maxis iPhone is not locked?? Wow...

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Added on October 3, 2009, 1:14 amWell, hopefully it will but chances are slim. Sigh..if only iPhones are more affordable...

This post has been edited by drgnkid: Oct 3 2009, 01:14 AM

The communication laws in malaysia stated all phones must be unlock to prevent monopolize by certain companys. Anyways, i thought u already know that.

My waiting time is only 1 day.

But they said I am exceptional because I am lucky they have extra stock for me.
I bought the RM 8.80 because they said I need to activate the 500MB by calling Maxis.
But the called me again (after leaving the shop) and said Maxis don't have the 500MB FOC.
Anyway, I don't care.... I just need the 3GS...

I booked 4 days before you and I am not that lucky

What ?? they didn't give the 500mb anymore??

bro, i booked at 27 august n my friend on 25 august still not yet receive our iphone, so do u think
when can u receive ur phone???
but accoding to the pavilion maxis, there will have a batch coming over by these few days, maybe
u can try ur luck again next monday.
but send an email to maxis will be a good start.

Neh, don't think I'll try on Monday. I was on leave yesterday and was "jalaning" around Pavilion (wife's doing her hair) so thought can check. I have "hoped" but didn't really "expect" anything.

Can you post once you & your friend receive your iphones? Then, I'll call to check...

Thanks for the info I really didn't know. I tot it was locked wif Maxis.

ok, just call maxis, bbut still no answer yet, will try to call again later,
see what the status and i will update here.

Called Maxis to enquire abt my iphone. Said should be able to get by next week.

Anyway, the guy told me stock availability suject to vendor. I enquired further, apparently vendor is Bright Star. That means Maxis don't bring in iphones directly? Why need to go thru third party?

waited 37 days oredi~
call 123 complained 7 times oso useless.

Berjaya Times Square maxis center is suck.

duno wat 2 do next =.="

I have waited for 60 days. :| The only thing I can say for those who haven't gotten theirs yet is have patience. It will come, eventually. (:

now still able to use prepaid plan to get iphone 3Gs?
Please do let me know. thank you.

thinking of trying to go MEP later and see if got any luck.. if not ask them what u have? 32GB i also take

any1 in kuantan book deir iphone 3gs n got it?