190,000 UK iPhones sold in 2 months (FT)

[Project]

When taking population into account, these sales are pretty brisk and on a par with the States if true. One thing is for sure - I trust the FT more than the anecdotal tales of "my mate at Carphone Warehouse says they are selling poorly" around this forum. I think though that a price drop in the next few months to bring it a little more in line with the UK market (say, £149), would really have an affect.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cab711ce-c603-11dc-8378-0000779fd2ac.html

In November, Matthew Key, incoming chief executive of O2 Europe, said he expected about 200,000 iPhones to be sold in the UK in the first two months

O2 declined to comment on the sales figures but said it was “delighted with the response to the iPhone, which has seen unprecedented levels of customer satisfaction”.

The mobile operator also confirmed the iPhone was its fastest-selling handset “by a significant margin”.

 

[Brianstorm91]

I'd much rather see a cheaper tariff than a drop in the handset.
Minimum of £35 ($70) is unbelievable, especially for 18 months.

 

[Project]

I'd much rather see a cheaper tariff than a drop in the handset.
Minimum of £35 ($70) is unbelievable, especially for 18 months.

Hmm. I think a drop in the device cost would have a greater impact as its the biggest barrier to entry, though ideally both would be reduced.

They pay $60 minimum over 24 months in the States.