MTN South Africa said on Friday that the 5G capabilities in the new Apple iPhone 12 models will work on its network exclusively for a period of time running into next year.
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Apple on Tuesday launched the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity starting at $799, which the company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through to the end of the year.
Apple on Tuesday is expected to announce an iPhone 12 capable of tapping into faster 5G networks, a new feature designed to spur sales during the company’s busiest sales quarter.
Apple said on Tuesday it would hold a special event on 13 Octoberr, which most analysts believe will be used to unveil new iPhones with 5G capabilities.
Apple has asked suppliers to build at least 75 million 5G iPhones for later this year, roughly in line with last year’s launch, in a sign that demand for the company’s most important product is holding up.
Apple analysts have grown more positive on the company’s prospects, pointing to the upcoming launch of a 5G version of the iPhone, as well as continued growth in its services business.
Apple’s highly anticipated 5G iPhone could see a delayed release as a result of the coronavirus, according to BofA, which cited a conversation with an expert on the company’s supply chain.