Android-dominated T-Mobile still waiting for Apple's iPhone call
Speaking at GigaOM Mobilize conference, Brodman did his part to reiterate that T-Mobile won't be part of the much-anticipated iPhone 5 launch expected next month, nor would it offer an older iPhone model.
"We'd love to have the iPhone whenever Apple makes that available," Brodman said. "The ball is in Apple's court."
With sufficient evidence to suggest Sprint will begin selling the iPhone later this year, T-Mobile stands out as that last of America's big four carriers not to offer the smartphone that pioneered a new era of mobile computing.
Last year German-based Deutsch Telekom AG, the parent company of T-Mobile, blamed poor operating performance on its inability to sell the iPhone. It claimed that although the U.S. was once a vast opportunity for the carrier, lately subscribers have been abandoning the network in favor of owning an iPhone.
Brodman noted that smartphones account for 75 percent of phones sold on T-mobile's network, 90 percent of which are based on Google's Android platform.
When asked about the performance of other smartphone platforms, Brodman expressed that he is hopeful for a BlackBerry comeback next year. In the meantime, the exec indicated that T-Mobile is eager to add the iPhone to its network but Apple has yet to extend the invitation.
"We'll wait for that phone call," he said.
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What's the story behind this? Can anyone speculate why they have been left till last?
What's the story behind this? Can anyone speculate why they have been left till last?
It'd have to be a technology constraint as there's no reason Apple would hold back otherwise.
T-mo probably loses more customers than they gain with Android. I'm guessing most customers get Android because their other phones suck, or they keep walking and go with AT&T or Verizon reluctantly.
I have had T-mobile since they were VoiceStream and even the company before them. I love their service and I have never had a problem that they cannot solve effectively. They have better pricing than any of the other big 3 carries. However, if they do not get the iPhone this year, I will be forced to switch carriers and that does not make me happy. I fear the AT&T news prevented T-Mobile from being in contention for an iPhone and we know T-mobile's parent company does not wish to put more money in to them. Sad.
He's waiting for a Blackberry comeback?
While he's at it he might as well wait for a beeper comeback. lol