iPhone 3G for Malaysia

Yes, you’ve read it right. Just over one month has passed since the iPhone 3G went on sale.

Since then, over 3 million new gen iPhones have gone to lucky owners the world over. Looking back, the original iPhone only managed its first million after over 70 days it was released into the market.

There’s no denying that the fact that the new iPhone is available in more than 20 countries has tremendously boosted its sales figures but the appeal and unprecedented demand for the device is also unquestionable.

Interestingly, this seems to defy global trends of downward consumer spending, employment levels and overall economic health.

So it looks like supply of the hot device is still a bit of an issue. Despite this Apple has already made a commitment to launch the iPhone 3G in 70 countries by year’s end and it’s safe to assume that they’ve got a plan to sort out the supply issues well before December.

If not, Apple will be in a whole heap of trouble as Christmas is just four months away.

Disappointingly, at the local front, there’s still no word from any local telco that they’ll be bringing the device to Malaysia.

Despite all the rumours and hoopla, there’s no official word from Maxis as well.

So Maxis, what gives?

And what about the rest? Celcom, DiGi and U Mobile, still nothing from them either.

Well, it’s now August and the festive season will be upon us very soon. We have Merdeka coming up and then Ramadhan, next Hari Raya and Deepavalli, Hari Raya Haji, Christmas and New Year all happening in quick succession.

MNP is also just around the corner. Perhaps the local telcos are holding up for a big surprise by then. We can only speculate. Of course, if there’s anything new. We’ll let you know.

For those who’ve just joined us, the iPhone 3G first hit stores July 11