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Apple signed exclusive deals with Telcos that have “Unlimited” Data Plans bundled in. Without an unlimited data the current “iPhone & iTunes” plan by Apple will not work here. Apple havent disclosed its plan yet about iPhone in Asia. We dont even have an iTunes store yet. It would be very silly if you would only be able to buy music from iTunes in the Philippines is when your using WIFI at a local Starbucks.

Globe got the deal because they’re partners with SingTel who got the deal for them. So it’s really a default arrangement. It was not because they were the leading cellular company but because they are partners with SingTel. If Apple did make it’s research, they could have found Smart more feasible as a partner.

In fairness to Globe, this is a feather in their cap. This can really bring a lot of revenue for the company. How they will make it available and reachable to the public will be something to look forward to. If it’s available on prepaid, then I will get. If it’s a postpaid line (and knowing all the requirements), I’m sure you have to go through the eye of the needle to get one.

Now, will the iPhone 2.0 availability in your tiangge be a possibility? I’ve gone around the metro and I’ve seen some iPhones there. So the possibility is not to far behind.

As for me, I just hope Apple can open iTunes to the Philippines. I heard that they didn’t want it because of piracy and stuff. Mr. Jobs. Piracy and fraud is found globally. The US alone has a big chunk of that. Though the Philippines is considered a 3rd world country, we’re one of the most tech-savvy countries in the world. There are people here who are willing to give their money to buy legal music. I don’t see why won’t you let us. We do have credit cards here.