“Apple Inc. is shipping limited supplies of its smart phone to Rogers Communications Inc., the only Canadian wireless operator able to carry the device, as the California company scrambles to try to meet global demand that appears to have exceeded its own forecasts,” Avery reports.
“Rogers is advising shoppers that it is out of stock of Apple’s latest device, the iPhone 3GS, which was launched in June, as well as earlier models introduced last summer. The wireless carrier is telling visitors to its website that the newest device will be available again in the coming weeks,” Avery reports. “Rogers’ discount brand, Fido, is also out of stock, although some Fido stores said they had older devices, with significantly less memory, available.”
Avery reports, “Liz Hamilton, a spokeswoman for Rogers, said the iPhone remains popular and demand is high. ‘We are out of stock and still taking orders as our inventory continues to come in week to week,’ she said. ‘While we have continuous incoming inventory, we are filling back orders on a priority basis and we appreciate the enthusiasm and patience of our customers.’”
Avery reports, “Phone companies around the world have been adjusting to the shortage, and some markets, such as Australia, said this month their supply of iPhones had been exhausted.”
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