Windows Phone 7 to come to Indonesia in 2010, India not that lucky

September 30, 2010 | By Surur

Windows phone 7 coming to Indonesia this year still. We know pretty much when Windows phone 7 will show up in Europe and USA, but what about Asia?

According to the President of Microsoft Indonesia, Sutanto Hartono Windows phone fans in Indonesia will not have to wait long, and should still expect to see devices late this year.

“Obviously we are targeting later this year. But we can not be sure when exactly," he said while at a hospitality event for Microsoft on the 9/28/2010.

He expressed confidence in Windows Phone 7 in the 240 million strong country.

"People (in) Indonesia was pleased with the gadget, I’m sure (Windows Phone 7) will get a good response. We also add another attraction such as games and applications," he said.

He was however not sure if the phone will get Marketplace support in the country.

"Market Place has been there and now have two thousand applications, but for in Indonesia has not opened yet and we do not know when. That’s why we have not been able to target, because it all depends on many factors supporting this," he noted.

It seems prospective Indian Windows Phone users will have to wait a bit longer. Our enquiries to Microsoft India PR was met with this statement.

“It seems India is not part of launch wave so will be a while before we see (Windows Phone 7)phones in India"

Read more about Windows Phone 7 in Indonesia at DektikiNet here.

Keep an eye on WMPoweruser.com for more news on the roll out of the OS around the world.

About Surur

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Tagged asia, india, indonesia, windows phone 7

http://www.facebook.com/wooncherk Lam Woon Cherk

wow… good to know that… i wonder when will it be launched in Malaysia… haha…
leo

In Brazil only in 2011 =
The system isn't available in Portuguese yet.
http://www.silvercrux.com Janki

Too bad it won't be launched in INDIA soon. Considering how strong presence both LG and Samsung has in INDIA. Samsung launched Galaxy instantly in INDIA, I hope that Microsoft PR is misinformed
Guest

Thats actually a good news. The platform would be more stable before it is releases in India. Who knows there might already be a SP1
ombing

Good news for me

Sadly, I hoped this man can fight to get Marketplace be available in my country very soon, but he seems rather pesimistic.

When I eventually get a WP7, can I ask a friend who resides in one of the 30 countries to setup a Live account for me, so that I can use the account to access the Marketplace?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519954533 Paul Graham

To launch a product this big it's hardly surprising that it will take time; after all how long did India have to wait for an iPhone.

Also there the Chassis 2 devices have yet to be released; they will be a lower cost option.
Bob Sandy

Wow, to be the first in Asia. I'm proud of my country. Can't wait to have one.. ^^:)
http://twitter.com/baymon @baymon

LOL, Rock on Indonesia, let's see how well M$ will perform against the plethora of BB users back there.
http://superaca.com Suharsya

16 november 2011 not even close to official launch here in indonesia