Orange UK to release iPhone 3GS on November 10
Posted on November 2nd, 2009 | Filed under: Apple
For all phone enthusiasts, Orange brings a great piece of news. The company recently announced that it will launch the iPhone in the UK on November 10. For business as well as consumer customers, it brings Pay monthly and Pay As You Go plans with iPhone 3G and 3GS.
The feature-rich iPhone 3GS is the fastest and most dynamic iPhone available. It features enhancements to its speed and performance which is twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. The device offers longer battery life and a high-quality 3 megapixel camera with autofocus functionality. It also support video recording and hands free voice control. With this device, users can access more than 85,000 applications available at the Apple App Store.
Tom Alexander, CEO of Orange UK, said, “The excitement for the iPhone is immense, and this is a great day for our customers, our company and our employees. Since we announced the iPhone on Orange we have already seen more than a quarter of a million customers register their interest on our website. We will be matching their enthusiasm with a 3G mobile broadband network that covers more people in the UK than any other operator, a commitment to deliver the best 3G experience on the iPhone and best-in-class applications and plans. Earlier this year, we stated our ambition to become the destination brand of choice for high end mobile users in the UK. With the launch of the iPhone on November 10 we’re pleased to be fulfilling that ambition.”
Orange will be offering a range of new iPhone plans and price points with attractive data usage options, to ensure that many people opt for the iPhone via Orange.
Orange will offer iPhone 8GB, 16GB and 32GB on monthly plans. The iPhone 3GS will be free on all £45 plans while the iPhone 3G will free on £30 plans, with a 24-month contract. Orange also offers all-inclusive package, a new high-end “traveler” offer with inclusive roaming call and data allowance available at £125 month.
These plans offer unlimited anytime, anywhere UK mobile data usage on Orange’s data network that claims to have the largest 3G population coverage in the UK. Furthermore, users will also enjoy free unlimited usage of UK’s largest single public Wi-Fi network called the Bt Openzone.
Orange also brings the iPhone to all pay-as-you-go (PAYG) customers. The iPhone 3G is available for all Orange PAYG customers at a price of £333, after a £50 top-up at purchase. Users purchasing the iPhone on Orange will receive 250MB of data each month along with unlimited usage of the BT Openzone for 12 months.
Orange offers SME plans that are same as PAYM Consumer Pricing with an additional £50 monthly tariff. Users who wish to receive mobile broadband on their laptop can opt for iPhone tethering bundles starting at £5 per month.
All 402 UK Orange stores will bring the iPhone to its users. These stores include online shop, telesales channels, and its Orange HMV concessions, Apple Retail Stores, Carphone Warehouse, Phones4U and other selected high street partners. Several Orange stores across the UK will be launching the iPhone on Tuesday November 10. Orange offers the iPhone in 28 countries and territories worldwide.
