A subsidiary of France Telecom, Orange Armenia, officially presented the iPhone in Armenia. Due to cooperation between France Telecom and Apple, the official sales of iPhone was launched in Armenia.

The presentation was demonstrated by the general director of Orange Armenia Bruno Duthoit:

“We want to announce with joy that Orange Armenia Company is the first operator, which presented iPhone in the Armenian market. Due to the huge coverage and wide sales network, Orange subscribers will have the chance tofully enjoy the iPhone and its exclusive opportunities”.

The company will offer three models to its customers:

•    8GB iPhone 3G will sell for 245,000 AMD (about $625 USD);
•    16GB iPhone 3GS will sell for 299,000 AMD (about $760 USD);
•    32GB iPhone 3GS will go for 350,000 AMD (about $890 USD).

According to Orange Armenia Marketing Director Aram Mkrtchyan, the iPhone will only work with an Orange SIM card. Orange Armenia presented fourth special tariff plans for iPhone: for a monthly subscription at the sum of 4000, 6000, 10 000 and 20 000 AMD. Besides voice services, the cost of the subscriber fee includes services of internet connection, which gives the chance to fully use the capacities of iPhone.