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goldenface
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Vodafone Enters iPhone Market
Vodafone has reached an agreement to sell Apple's popular iPhone in the UK.
The announcement follows news that network operator Orange had secured a similar agreement with Apple.
The deals mark an end to the exclusive UK arrangement between O2 and the US technology firm, which has been in place since 2007.
Vodafone says users can register an interest online, with the handsets becoming available to customers from early 2010.
Orange said its customers would be able to buy the phone "later this year" but did not specify a date or pricing.
However, analysts said that in markets where there was already competition there was little difference in handset prices but small variations in tariffs.
"There's not a lot they can do - they are subsidising the hardware, so they can't afford to do much on the tariff," said Carolina Milanesi of Gartner.
"You may see a 30 per month tariff versus 35, but I would not expect anything more.
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Bonovox
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Wow even better news being on the big 3 networks. Its going to get interesting to see how it all pans out 
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Muhammad-Oli
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Vodafone already have experience with the iPhone in other markets. For example they are the exclusive iPhone seller in New Zealand (and Australia?). So I'd expect them to come out flying with this one.
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Alpha Trion
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Seems like this is going to get interesting....... |
Tsepz_GP
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What Oli said. Vodafone South Africa (VodaCom) are also exclusively doing the iPhone here in SA, im suprised it took so long in the UK.
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goldenface
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O2 are already doing it exclusively in the UK. After Vodafone joining no-one will have it exclusive any more so the market is being opened up. Orange UK will be selling it too so that's three major operators selling it.
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anonymuser
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Even better - unlike Orange, this is a network I'd certainly consider (re)joining when my O2 contract is up for renewal. Should make the pricing between the three a bit more fierce too.
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Tsepz_GP
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Goldenface
Oh my bad,what i meant was im suprised it took VodafoneUK long, but i guess it was due to the O2 deal with Apple.
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Bonovox
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Well Vodafone still imho does have better & wider coverage than all UK networks. So its great news for 3G users too. I think they may just make a better job of it than Orange but lets wait to see. Let the i phone war begin 
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masseur
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vodafone would probably be my choice too.
its where I came from but they had no interest in doing good data deals when tmob had their web'n'walk so I ported to them, and then O2 for the iphone 3G.
If their iphone data rates are good I'd be happy to port back to them
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Bonovox
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I think Vodafone & perhaps Orange will or rather should look closely @ the O2 iphone tariffs & data tariffs & come up with something that can beat it. That way they will roll in the customers. The data tariffs is the big thing. Could this also give Apple a bigger market share?
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goldenface
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Do Orange have good data rates? I was with them once and they were extortionate - something like 1 per MB but that was way back when I had my T610 which only had a 2MB memory anyway.
There should be no excuse for limited data usage now, there are so many phones that are data hungry it's just silly to have a cap anyway.
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Bonovox
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Yes Orange now do 500mb data included with certain tariffs over 40 or so not sure. Its a touch expensive on pay as you go though with 5 per week bundle for unlimited data or 1 per day. Then the 500mb on pay monthly which is similar to O2 7.50 monthly one but it is included as I say in some tariffs.
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anonymuser
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In a straight choice between O2, Vodafone, and Orange, I'd take Vodafone every time. O2 are a reasonable alternative, so I didn't mind porting over to them for the iPhone after years of loyal Voda usage, but I'd be happy to go back if I can. My contract's up in April, so it all really depends on what happens with the inevitable next iPhone released next June/July. If both networks have it and are evenly matched on price, I'd port back to Voda for it, otherwise I'd stick with O2.
If Orange somehow came to be dominant, with the best pricing and/or exclusivity on the next model, that would be my nightmare scenario.. they just aren't an option where I live.
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Bonovox
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Thats a shame as apart from not the best customer service Orange have always been a great reliable network for me. Its the best signal where I live & being on contract with them its great. I rarely get network problems at all. Guess with Orange getting it earlier Vodafone can watch the competition & get it right when they release it. Only thing I hate about Vodafone is there horrible call sound its very gargly sounding & they have zero 3G where I live. Whats Vodafone's current data tariffs?
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