iPhone 4 UK, will you even try?
As I am sure that you are fully aware the iPhone is due to be released very soon and we are still not completely aware of what we should expect. Apple has been very clever in the UK and allowed 6 networks to stock the iPhone (Orange, Vodafone, T-mobile, o2, Tesco and 3). But unknown to everyone Apple began to sell the iPhone directly on their website, not on a contract but SIM free. This allows owners to choose their network rather than than buying into an expensive contract. I believe that I am not the only one who is a little fed up of networks slowly announcing information about the iPhone 4. While some people will simply pop into their existing networks store and grab a new shiny iPhone some of us will stuggle to get hold of one due to stock shortages after Apple selling 600,000 on the day they began to take pre-orders, and that is just the people that managed to use their broken website.
As it stands all the networks are giving different information and it seems that Apple are very much in control again.
My current plan is to wait untill all the networks have released pricing and contact each one individually about stock levels as I dont mind waiting a few weeks for a new toy.
Current network status is below:
T Mobile: No Information register for updates here.
Orange: Prices announced,see prices and register for updates here.
O2: Only selling to existing customers on release, see prices and register for updates here.
Vodafone: Prices announced, see prices and register for updates here.
3: Expected to release pricing last to beat other networks, register for updates here.
Tesco: Prices announce, not yet on website more info here, register for updates here.
Carphone warehouse have announced that only certain stores will have stock on release day, pre registered people will recieve information about where they can get hold of one on 23rd.
You can check out a price comparison table here courtesy of Geeky Gadgets.
Do you plan to buy an iPhone, have you already reserved one, or are just going to wait? Let me know in the comments section.
Last Updated 13:44 23rd June.
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