KDDI to Break Softbank"s iPhone Exclusivity in Japan - Mac Rumors
KDI Corp will be selling the next generation iPhone come October, likely alongside rival Softbank, who had enjoyed exclusivity up until now.
In a blow for the Japanese cell phone carrier"s rival, Apple and KDDI have already entered into a sales pact for the new phone, Nikkei Business said, citing sources close to the matter.
KDDI will reportedly making preparations for the "iPhone 5" at its shops throughout the country around November. According to an analyst quoted in the article, customers will welcome the expansion as "Softbank"s telecommunications quality lags other carriers" in Japan.