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O2 New Tariff for iPhone - 'Sim Only'

 

O2 introduces new 'sim only' tariff for iPhone customers.  Read more...

Nokia and Skype Deal - O2 Rules

 

O2 states its VoIP policy.  Read more about it here.

iPhone Remains Strong on O2

Matthew Key, chairman and chief executive of Telefonica Europe - owners of O2 said the sale of iPhone by Orange has not dented their own sales.  However, he admitted that it will have an impact on the growth of O2, the UK's largest mobile phone operator.

He also commented on the restriction of 750mb a month 'fair usage' cap on iPhone owners use on the Orange network by comparing their own "...unlimited data tariff on our iPhone, which we think is the way to go".

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Vodafone Symphonia - Phone Advertisement

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Orange And Apple iPhones for Christmas

Orange is due to start selling the Apple  iPhone in two weeks time with a preliminary date of 10 November.  

The Orange iPhone will be available via Orange stores and also Phones4U.  Carphone Warehouse is expected to also stock the Orange iPhone for sale through its independent stores.  Orange's start date for sales comes at the time that Vodafone will announce its half year results.  

Consumers are looking forward to an ultimate price war with more than one network now offering the iPhone but UK Orange boss, Tom Alexander told the Guardian 'that the company is more likely to look at other ways of increasing value, such as including accessories and even pre-loading certain applications'.

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Orange v Vodafone iPhone Shoot-Out

Orange has disputed analysts’ claims that Vodafone will take the Lion's share of iPhone 3G and 3GS sales throughout next year.  Analysts claim Vodafone's strength on the global market and its ability to target the business segment will spur sales, leaving Orange and O2 trailing in terms of iPhone sales numbers.