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SoftBank now giving away iPhones in Japan

Wed, Feb 25, 2009 - In a bid to possibly clear inventory, combat slumping sales, or both, SoftBank Mobile's new "iPhone for Everybody Campaign" is offering customers in Japan a free iPhone 3G with a two-year contract through May. ( 38 comments )

Japanese iPhone owners to be offered TV tuner add-on

Thu, Oct 30, 2008 - Addressing a widely-publicized feature omission for Japanese iPhone users, local carrier Softbank on Thursday announced plans to begin selling a TV Tuner add-on later this year that will also serve as an extended battery pack. ( 24 comments )

Japanese iPhone 3G sales better than reported

Sat, Sep 27, 2008 - Despite a widely publicized report that suggested iPhone sales in Japan were less than half of initial expectations, independent data shows that sales are right in line with expectations in a market that is often difficult for Western companies to enter. ( 77 comments )

Apple finding it difficult to crack Japanese cell phone market

Tue, Sep 16, 2008 - Apple's iPhone, a runaway success in the US and parts of Europe, is struggling to see similar success in Japan, where consumers who've long been privy to some of the world's most advance cell phones are passing over the touchscreen handset for cheaper and more familiar offerings. ( 156 comments )

iPhone 3G rocks Japanese smartphone market

Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - Mobile providers in Japan are crediting the launch of Apple's iPhone 3G with dramatically shifting large numbers of subscribers between providers. The impact of the new phone is also answering critics who insisted the iPhone would find only limited interest in Japan. ( 126 comments )

Softbank says iPhone 3G to start at $215 in Japan, plans at $68

Mon, Jun 23, 2008 - Softbank Corp., Apple's exclusive iPhone carrier in Japan, announced Monday that the local version of iPhone 3G will start at 23,040 yen ($215) for the 8GB model, around the same price as the version that will be sold in the US. ( 40 comments )



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