Vimpelcom says to sell Apple iPhone in Russia

Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:02am EDT
 
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vimpelcom (VIP.N), Russia's second-largest mobile phone operator, said on Thursday it had signed a distribution deal with Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) to sell iPhone 3G in Russia.

"Vimpelcom announced today it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Russia, expected later this year," the company said in a statement.

(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Robin Paxton)

 

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