According to Smarthouse, Palm Manager for Australia Brett Murray states that a second half of 2009 Pre release is forthcoming. Telstra, Australia's largest wireless carrier, is tipped to be picking up the new webOS handset, although Murray would not confirm any exclusivity details.
Research group iSuppli, who predicted the cost of manufacturing the Pre to be about $170, predicts Palm to offer the Pre to Telstra for about $400AUD (~$300USD) who may sell the phone down under for $299AUD (~$225USD) on a plan and $899AUD (~$675USD) outright.
The news comes around the same time as carrier Bell Mobility announced an exclusivity deal for the Pre in Canada. A European release is also on the way, as Palm is currently in the final stages of securing a provider.
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