While Apple has already found a US carrier for the iPhone (AT&T), the company seems to be having difficulties in Europe. While there are far more choices abroad Apple seems to have angered potential carriers coming off as extremely arrogant, some have claimed they will never carry the iPhone.

A report issued by analyst Avi Greengart on Monday suggested Apple would have to go retail only when selling iPhones in Europe unless Orange (The Apple iPhone exclusively on Orange) can meet the steep demands put in place and is the only carrier left for Apple to choose from with a widespread EDGE network. Even though Apple may have burned it’s bridges concerning wireless providers in Europe, a significant opportunity may be in place.

Avi notes that the high end market is wide open for Apple, whether or not consumers accustomed to buying sub 200 dollar phones will consider an iPhone is not the issue. Apple commanding the high end sales could allow themselves to test the iPhone significantly before cheaper models are introduced. there will be little to no competition and nothing to stop Apple from innovating the iPhone, should some part of the phone fail, corrections can be made easily and without much scrutiny.

More of the report can be read via Apple Insider