iPhone Launched in the UK on O2 Network

MacRumors · Sep 18, 2007, 05:31 AM

At Apple's media event in London, Apple launched the iPhone UK which will go on sale on November 9th for £269 (including VAT) and will use the O2 network as rumored.

- Unlimited data for £35, £45, £55.
- 18 month contract.
- Uses EDGE (no 3g).
- iTunes WiFi Store
- 8GB Storage

Apple has also created an agreement with Cloud to offer 7500 free WiFi spots in the UK.

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aswitcher · 10:52 AM

I think after this they are going to sell more touches - buy a touch for a year and then get the 3G iPhone on a cheaper plan.

Sabenth · Sep 18, 2007, 05:34 AM

all that for that bah seen more action on a postage stamp price aint that bad i guess

russellelly · Sep 18, 2007, 05:35 AM

No deal for me. Sticking with a Touch and an N73 with 3G and an unlimited data plan for a lot less per month.

Darkroom · Sep 18, 2007, 05:35 AM

what a boring "special event"

fireplace · Sep 18, 2007, 05:36 AM

deal or no deal?

no deal there. crappy O2, no 3g etc.

I'll get a touch instead and save a whole load of cash - £55 for 'unlimited'?

Carniphage · Sep 18, 2007, 05:36 AM

An estimated 30% of UK covered by Edge at launch?

That means paying 35quid per month for "unlimited data".
I'd say that the incredibly slow dribble of data through the 2G network is somewhat limited.

I like the device but I will not be paying $70 per month for GPRS.

C.

thatsmega.net · Sep 18, 2007, 05:37 AM

These tarriffs are pants

http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphonetariffs

edesignuk · Sep 18, 2007, 05:38 AM

The tariffs are awful on a phone that isn't subsidised, and the EDGE coverage pathetic.

For a starting point of £35 per month you should get a damn sight more than 200 txts/mins and "unlimited" data on their 30% coverage network.

Great device, sucky agreement.

appleguy · Sep 18, 2007, 05:38 AM

if you have Edge..

Stuff the UK bring the iPhone down under

FatGolfer · Sep 18, 2007, 05:38 AM

Very weak. I think they have underestimated the maturity of the European mobile market by excluding 3G. Most phones are 3G capable and most are free with a contract.

C- must try harder.

Roy Hobbs · Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatsmega.net

These tarriffs are pants

http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphonetariffs

Pants???

codo · Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM

Could that announcement have been more lame? Over priced and over inflated.

And by the way, O2's definition of unlimited according to Engadget is no more than "1,400 internet pages per day." Rock on! I'll stick with Orange.

bentley · Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM

This is a fundamentally flawed deal in th UK where we expect more than this for our phone plans.

Looks like I'll be sticking with my 3G and HDSPA enabled MDA Vario II (HTC TyTN).

jnc · Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM

I'll stomach the EDGE (I don't find 3G on my N95 that amazing in the first place), but somebody please unlock that mother****er and let me use t-mobile.

MacsRgr8 · Sep 18, 2007, 05:40 AM

Rumors seemed to be correct.
Maybe a bit later than expected...

Wonder when the German & French launch will come (and ofcourse for the rest of us Europeans

)

sparkyms · Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM

seriously considering buying one from teh US as it will first be cheaper, I can get it quicker, and unlock it so I can keep my current (more superior) tariff, which I can add data to, for about the same price as they're asking for the base tariff.

The tariffs are terrible.

edesignuk · Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnc

I'll stomach the EDGE (I don't find 3G on my N95 that amazing in the first place), but somebody please unlock that mother****er and let me use t-mobile.

T-Mobile don't have EDGE.

Scarlet Fever · Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM

we could do with some WiFi spots around Australia. We're still in the dark ages of the Internet here.

miniConvert · Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM

Only 30% EDGE coverage, and we have to wait until November?

And what on earth is with the daily EDGE usage FUP? 1,400 pages sounds a lot, but I'd bet it's not much in terms of MB's.

I was prepared to get what had been rumoured, but I think the announcement has been a disappointment.

thevofl · Sep 18, 2007, 05:42 AM

What is Fair Usage?

1400 pages a day?

Curious.

Kaptajn Haddock · Sep 18, 2007, 05:42 AM

Pathetic launch. Should have thought they would have learned by now NOT to use the EDGE network. Why can't I buy this phone and use it with what ever company I want to??? Damn, Apple!

Lunja · Sep 18, 2007, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatsmega.net

These tarriffs are pants

http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphonetariffs

Agreed. 200mins and 200 texts for £35 is terrible... I'd rather have a data limit and be able to talk or text more.

Looks like I'll be keeping my current phone for a while

appleguy · Sep 18, 2007, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevofl

What is Fair Usage?

1400 pages a day?

Curious.

I think its to stop people using the iphone as a modem/router and mass downloading

edesignuk · Sep 18, 2007, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniConvert

And what on earth is with the daily EDGE usage FUP? 1,400 pages sounds a lot, but I'd bet it's not much in terms of MB's.

Curious here too. I want to know the limit in megabytes, not averaged web page views. They're probably basing this on plain text websites, wouldn't surprise me

Sep 18, 2007, 05:31 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhone Launched in the UK on O2 Network At Apple's media event in London, Apple launched the iPhone UK which will go on sale on November 9th for £269 (including VAT) and will use the O2 network as rumored. - Unlimited data for £35, £45, £55. - 18 month contract. - Uses EDGE (no 3g). - iTunes WiFi Store - 8GB Storage Apple has also created an agreement with Cloud to offer 7500 free WiFi spots in the UK. Article Link

Sep 18, 2007, 05:33 AM	#2
aswitcher macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney OZ	I think after this they are going to sell more touches - buy a touch for a year and then get the 3G iPhone on a cheaper plan. __________________ Never underestimate the Geekfactor Switcher since June '04 iPhone 3G \| 24" Alu iMac \| 15" MacBookPro \| Elgato EyeTV/IceTV \| SecuritySpy User Last edited by Doctor Q : Sep 18, 2007 at 10:52 AM. Reason: no need to quote first post

Sep 18, 2007, 05:34 AM	#3
Sabenth macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK	all that for that bah seen more action on a postage stamp price aint that bad i guess __________________ http://www.icompositions.com/artists/Lapskin/ Yep i am lapskin

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Darkroom macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montréal, Canada	what a boring "special event" __________________ iPhone OS Apps: Film Light, SizeMe.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:38 AM	#9
edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great(?) Britain	The tariffs are awful on a phone that isn't subsidised, and the EDGE coverage pathetic. For a starting point of £35 per month you should get a damn sight more than 200 txts/mins and "unlimited" data on their 30% coverage network. Great device, sucky agreement. __________________ V's wise words Search before you post: MRoogle **Better BBC Search**

Sep 18, 2007, 05:35 AM	#4
russellelly macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glasgow, UK	No deal for me. Sticking with a Touch and an N73 with 3G and an unlimited data plan for a lot less per month.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:36 AM	#6
fireplace macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London	deal or no deal? no deal there. crappy O2, no 3g etc. I'll get a touch instead and save a whole load of cash - £55 for 'unlimited'?

Sep 18, 2007, 05:36 AM	#7
Carniphage macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	An estimated 30% of UK covered by Edge at launch? That means paying 35quid per month for "unlimited data". I'd say that the incredibly slow dribble of data through the 2G network is somewhat limited. I like the device but I will not be paying $70 per month for GPRS. C.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:37 AM	#8
thatsmega.net macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2005	These tarriffs are pants http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphonetariffs

Sep 18, 2007, 05:38 AM	#10
appleguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ	Why would you need 3G if you have Edge.. Stuff the UK bring the iPhone down under __________________ iMac 20" 2.4GHz 4GB RAM, 20" Cinema Display MacBook 2.4Ghz 4GB RAM Aluminium AppleTV 160GB iPhone 3G 16GB White My Photography Website

Sep 18, 2007, 05:38 AM	#11
FatGolfer macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2006	Very Weak Very weak. I think they have underestimated the maturity of the European mobile market by excluding 3G. Most phones are 3G capable and most are free with a contract. C- must try harder.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM	#13
codo macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2006 Location: England, United Kingdom	Could that announcement have been more lame? Over priced and over inflated. And by the way, O2's definition of unlimited according to Engadget is no more than "1,400 internet pages per day." Rock on! I'll stick with Orange.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM	#14
bentley macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005	This is a fundamentally flawed deal in th UK where we expect more than this for our phone plans. Looks like I'll be sticking with my 3G and HDSPA enabled MDA Vario II (HTC TyTN). __________________ follow me @djbentley

Sep 18, 2007, 05:39 AM	#15
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Sep 18, 2007, 05:40 AM	#16
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Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM	#17
sparkyms macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton UK	seriously considering buying one from teh US as it will first be cheaper, I can get it quicker, and unlock it so I can keep my current (more superior) tariff, which I can add data to, for about the same price as they're asking for the base tariff. The tariffs are terrible. __________________ iMac 24" 2.16 C2D, 2GB, 250GB MacBook 2.16 C2D, 1GB, 160GB

Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM	#19
Scarlet Fever macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bookshop!	we could do with some WiFi spots around Australia. We're still in the dark ages of the Internet here. __________________ i have stuff. you have stuff. we are all consumers.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:41 AM	#20
miniConvert macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kent, UK - the 'Garden of England'.	Only 30% EDGE coverage, and we have to wait until November? And what on earth is with the daily EDGE usage FUP? 1,400 pages sounds a lot, but I'd bet it's not much in terms of MB's. I was prepared to get what had been rumoured, but I think the announcement has been a disappointment. __________________ Where are we? What the hell is going on? --Hide And Seek, Imogen Heap

Sep 18, 2007, 05:42 AM	#21
thevofl macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	What is Fair Usage? What is Fair Usage? 1400 pages a day? Curious.

Sep 18, 2007, 05:42 AM	#22
Kaptajn Haddock macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denmark	Pathetic launch. Should have thought they would have learned by now NOT to use the EDGE network. Why can't I buy this phone and use it with what ever company I want to??? Damn, Apple!

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