Apple, Rogers to Launch iPhone in Canada This Year

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 29, 2008 - 8:53am.

Toronto - Canadian telecommunications firm Rogers (NYSE: RCI) announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Apple (NASD: AAPL) to launch the iPhone in Canada this year, but declined to provide details on pricing or a release date for the device.

"We're thrilled to announce that we have a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Canada later this year. We can't tell you any more about it right now, but stay tuned," said Ted Rogers, president and CEO of Rogers Communications.

CBC News reports that there are "thousands" of iPhones already in Canada, most of which have been unlocked to work with Rogers' network.

Apple recently reiterated its target of selling 10 million iPhones worldwide in 2008.