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O2 Pulls Plug on iPhone 3G Pre-Orders
Early this morning O2 sent out texts and emails to those who had registered their interest in either upgrading to or purchasing a new iPhone. The messages informed those eligible that pre-orders were now open online. "If you want to place your order, all you…
New Zealand Set for Midnight iPhone Launch, O2 Begins Taking Pre-Orders
Vodafone in New Zealand has announced via email that the iPhone 3G will be available at 1 minute past minute on July 11 at three of its stores (Queen St, Lambton Quay, Columbo St), other Vodafone stores will begin selling the iPhone 3G at 9am…
UK iPhone Release Plans Revealed?
PC Advisor is reporting that "secret plans" for the UK launch of the iPhone 3G have been revealed to the publication. The publication claims that a local Carphone Warehouse disclosed the information which stated times and details of the iPhone 3G launch on July 11…
O2 Stores to Open at 7am for iPhone Launch
O2 has confirmed that it will open its stores in the UK at 7am on July 11 to begin selling the iPhone 3G. The information emerged yesterday when O2 contacted customers warning of potential stock shortages. "Orders will be placed on a first come first…
O2 Stores to Open Early, iPhone 3G Unlocked After a Year
AppleInsider has posted an article claiming that O2 Stores in the UK will open at 7.05am on the day of the iPhone 3G launch. This time is well ahead of the stores usual opening times and a far cry from the 6PM launch of the…
O2 UK Announces Pay-as-You-Go Pricing [Update - Page pulled]
After much rumour mongering , O2 has announced the pricing for the iPhone 3G for those wishing to use it on Pay-as-you-go. The 8GB iPhone 3G will cost £299.99 and the 16GB will come in at £359.99. Both iPhone models include 6 months of unlimited…
O2 Allowing Signups Prior to Launch Day?
Mac Rumors reports that worries over huge queues on the iPhone 3G launch day on July 11th may have convinced O2 to allow signups prior to the date. Unlike like the launch of the original iPhone, customers can no longer buy a handset and activate…
Apple UK Working Towards In-store iPhone Sales
When the iPhone 3G launches on July 11 Apple Stores in the UK will not be taking part in the celebrations, only O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores will be selling the newest iPhone. According to a report Apple and O2 are working out a method…
O2 UK Confirms Strong Interest in iPhone
According to O2 UK consumers are four times more interested in the iPhone 3G than its predecessor. According to the UK carrier almost four times as many people have registered interest in the iPhone 3G than those who registered an interest in the original model…
O2 UK Announces iPhone 3G Tariffs, Upgrade Plans
Following the announcement of iPhone 3G earlier today, O2 who remains the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the UK has announced the new tariffs for iPhone 3G. O2 today introduced a new £30/month iPhone tariff featuring 75 minutes and 125 texts on top of…
O2 Plans Free 3G iPhones
Macworld UK is reporting that O2 is planning to offer the new iPhone free to customers who sign onto the top tariffs. The article also concurs with a rumour last week that the iPhone will cost £100 and be sold with an 18-month contract. But…
UK 3G iPhone to Retail for £100?
Times Online is reporting that the new iPhone could retail in the UK market for as little as £100. Apple is widely expected to allow mobile carriers to subsidise the new iPhone which is rumoured to see an introduction at WWDC which kicks off on…
O2 Chief Hints at 3G iPhone
Speaking after the announcement of O2's first-quarter financial results, chief executive of Telefónica Europe Matthew Key said that he will be making an announcement with Apple in "the coming weeks". When asked about the whereabouts of the 3G phone he said: "That's more of a…
UK and US Online Apple Stores Run Dry of iPhones
Both the US and UK online Apple Stores are showing the 8GB and 16GB iPhone as "Currently Unavailable." The French and German Apple Stores continue to show stock of both models of iPhone. It should be noted that during the last financial results announcement Apple…
iPhone No Longer Available from O2 Store or Carphone Warehouse [Updated]
Both O2 and Carphone Warehouse are showing no stock of either model of iPhone this morning. The news comes less than a month after O2 discontinued the 8GB model of the iPhone opting to only sell the 16GB. The Apple UK online store continues to…
8GB iPhone Reaches End-of-Life?
Both Carphone Warehouse and O2 in the UK are reporting that the 8GB iPhone is "out of stock" and "no longer available" respectively. World of Apple also recieved the following email from the Carphone Warehouse: Thanks to the most phenomenal response to the promotion, The…
O2 Plans £100 Price Cut on UK iPhone
Mobile Today is reporting that O2 is set to mirror T-Mobile Germany and begin offering significant discounts on iPhone units in the UK. According to the site O2 will discount the 8GB iPhone by £100, from £269 to £169. The offer will reportedly run from…
iPhone Boosts O2 UK Earnings
Apple's partner in the UK has today announced a record financial quarter and is thanking the iPhone for its success. O2, the UK division of Spanish firm Telefonica reported that sales were up 9.5% in the last quarter of 2007. Although the company didn't disclose…
iPhone Coming to O2 Ireland March 14 [Updated]
O2 Ireland and today confirmed that it will be the official carrier of the Apple iPhone in Ireland. The iPhone will go on sale in Ireland on March 14 and will be available through O2 retail stores, and Carphone Warehouse stores. iPhone will be available…
O2 Adjusts UK iPhone Tariffs
In what appears to be a surprise announcement , O2 will be moving all current iPhone users to new tariffs, offering more texts and minutes for the same price. The move is part of an overall improvement in the network's offering for all its mobile…