What is the biggest concern for iPhone users? It is 3G power.
With a mobile phone that relies heavily, on its web browsing features, internet based applications and a giant market of social networking addicts who cannot live without Tweeting or posting a Facebook comment of update every half an hour (or more), nothing is as important as getting to access a 3G network that is fast and stable. This means you need a combination of large coverage, fast speeds and large bandwidths to accommodate the users of the network.
With Vodafone not currently tied up to a virtual network like 3 Mobile or Virgin Mobile, it has a monopoly of its 3G network. The company has also been preparing for over a year in order to strengthen its 3G network. So far, the effort has paid off.
In a single week of sales, Vodafone has sold around 100,000 iPhones.
According to Guy Laurence (CEO of Vodafone UK), “The demand from both consumer and business customers has been phenomenal. They want an outstanding phone on an outstanding network and we’re delivering that.” –judging from the sales figure, we would have to agree. But is Vodafone really that fast?
It is certainly a great thing for Vodafone as they are indeed UK’s largest mobile phone operator (and also third largest in the entire world). No doubt that their coverage area is far more expansive than other networks. They have also recently re-released the Femtocell Sure Signal booster which is certain to help people who live in areas with weak or no 3G coverage.
As a tie up to their iPhone launch, Vodafone is also releasing its exclusive iPhone application, People Sync. This social networking application connects to the Vodafone 360 service and consolidates your contacts, friend lists and other information into a single account.
Click here for more details on the iPhone’s first week.
Tags: Apple-iPhone