Apple and T-Mobile announced today that the iPhone would be available in the German market starting November 9, the same day it goes on sale in the UK (see post on iPhone in the UK). An announcement about the French market is expected for Thursday, September 20, with Orange rumored to be the selected operator.

T-Mobile will be the exclusive distributor, and the iPhone will be sold through the Telekom Shops and T-Mobile web stores. The price has been set at €399 for an 8GB model, and requires a 2-year T-Mobile tariff.

“We are convinced that we can get our customers excited about experiencing the mobile internet with the iPhone,” said Hamid Akhavan, CEO, T-Mobile International. “I am proud that Apple and T-Mobile have become partners. The best mobile device currently on the market will soon be operating on the best network in the country.”

By the end of 2007, T-Mobile will be the only network operator in Germany to offer EDGE throughout its entire GSM network. EDGE accelerates the mobile data transfer rate to over 220 Kilobits per second.

Read full press release HERE.