Apple confirmed today that it has picked France-leading wireless carrier Orange as their official partner for the iPhone launch in the said market on November 29. This seems to be a good move from Apple especially after the mobile phone unlocking incident.

"The iPhone is a marvelous product and will change how people think about mobile... Our partnership with Apple is a natural fit because we are two global brands who share the same values of simplicity and innovation. It's going to be a very merry Christmas for Orange customers all over the country," said France Telecom CEO Didier Lombard.

As stated above, the iPhone will launch in France on November 29. The only model that will be available is the 8GB iPhone and it will be priced at 399 Euros (US$ 568.87). Consumers can purchase their unit through Orange's online and direct retail stores.