3GScottishUser
16th April 2005, 06:57 PM
The Carphone Warehouse has bought the entire UK allocation of Nokia 6630s, scuppering plans for a wider launch distribution of the 3G handset thats tipped to emulate the sales success of the 7600.
Carphones quick dealings with Nokia have forced a de facto exclusive on what is expected to prove a popular handset, repeating its success with Nokias first 3G handset, the 7600.
The retailer had been planning the deal for months and had stated its readiness to buy large quantities to Nokia, while 3 is thought to have been testing and deliberating over whether to add the handset to its portfolio.
3 was reluctant to back the 7600, giving Carphone a window of opportunity. This time, however, the 3G operator wanted the device but Carphone moved first.
Nokia had no choice but to disappoint 3 when the operator said it would support the 6630 for wider distribution. Other retailers have to wait for Nokias HQ to ship its second batch of 6630 handsets to the UK for wider distribution, encompassing rival retailers such as the Caudwell and Dixons groups, as well as distributors.
Full story Here (http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/artman-test/publish/article_292.shtml)
Carphones quick dealings with Nokia have forced a de facto exclusive on what is expected to prove a popular handset, repeating its success with Nokias first 3G handset, the 7600.
The retailer had been planning the deal for months and had stated its readiness to buy large quantities to Nokia, while 3 is thought to have been testing and deliberating over whether to add the handset to its portfolio.
3 was reluctant to back the 7600, giving Carphone a window of opportunity. This time, however, the 3G operator wanted the device but Carphone moved first.
Nokia had no choice but to disappoint 3 when the operator said it would support the 6630 for wider distribution. Other retailers have to wait for Nokias HQ to ship its second batch of 6630 handsets to the UK for wider distribution, encompassing rival retailers such as the Caudwell and Dixons groups, as well as distributors.
Full story Here (http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/artman-test/publish/article_292.shtml)