The iPhone thread - Page 2

**Damien** · 15-09-2007, 17:32

It all depends on the data rates for me. If they do the free data rates on the contract like they do in America it would be cool. I imagine Apple would have pushed for it to make the iPhone actually work...

bopdude · 15-09-2007, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Damien

It all depends on the data rates for me. If they do the free data rates on the contract like they do in America it would be cool. I imagine Apple would have pushed for it to make the iPhone actually work...

I can't see it, as Matt says, O2's data rates are way to expensive, that was one reason, well, the main reason I got rid of the EXEC and went back to the II and IIi, the page size on the EXEC was coming in at about 200 kb per page, compared to about 16 kb per page on the II 's, that was the difference between the QVGA & VGA screens AFAIK. So as you can imagine, the bills soon got sky high

**Damien** · 15-09-2007, 18:03

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Originally Posted by bopdude

I can't see it, as Matt says, O2's data rates are way to expensive, that was one reason, well, the main reason I got rid of the EXEC and went back to the II and IIi, the page size on the EXEC was coming in at about 200 kb per page, compared to about 16 kb per page on the II 's, that was the difference between the QVGA & VGA screens AFAIK. So as you can imagine, the bills soon got sky high

Yes but data is what the iPhone is all about, it is completely useless for half more of its features if datas expensive. Apple will want to sell a lot of iPhones as will O2. They need cheap data rates to do that...

bopdude · 15-09-2007, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Damien

Yes but data is what the iPhone is all about, it is completely useless for half more of its features if datas expensive. Apple will want to sell a lot of iPhones as will O2. They need cheap data rates to do that...

If they do lower the rates, or make it a flat Vodafone stylee web 'n' walk type package, then I think it will sway a lot of peoples opinions when it comes to upgrade time

**Damien** · 15-09-2007, 19:25

Indeed, the only way a iPhone will appeal to me is if the data is free/flat rate (obviously with a higher priced contract).

**Damien** · 18-09-2007, 10:08

iPhone is on O2. Will be released on November the 9th costing Ã‚Â£269 at 8GB

punky · 18-09-2007, 10:15

Latest article here: http://news.independent.co.uk/sci_te...cle2973546.ece

**Damien** · 18-09-2007, 10:16

"isual Voicemail is enabled! Unlimited data with Ã‚Â£35, 45, 55 plans" !!! Unlimited Data!!

punky · 18-09-2007, 10:19

I'd love to think those tariffs are available on other phones, but I can't see it

**Damien** · 18-09-2007, 10:45

Nope, Apple properly forced it on them. It's also not 3G

---------- Post added at 10:45 ---------- Previous post was at 10:23 ----------

It will be on over phones!

Q: Unlimited data packages: will those go to other contracts as well?

Matthew: "On 1st October we'll be rolling those out for all out customers."
Steve: "it's the future."

handyman · 18-09-2007, 10:51

Might head over and try reserve one. :-)

**Damien** · 18-09-2007, 11:02

I am on a 12 month 02 contact that ends in March, think they'll let me upgrade in Novermber :S

LSainsbury · 18-09-2007, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Damien

"isual Voicemail is enabled! Unlimited data with Ã‚Â£35, 45, 55 plans" !!! Unlimited Data!!

Yeah yeah - the great unlimited swindle again....

No doubt there will be a FUP involved...

**Chris** · 18-09-2007, 11:16

Well, not that I can afford one right at the moment, but O2's network is useless in and around my house so I won't be getting one.

LSainsbury · 18-09-2007, 11:18

From the O2 website - * Fair usage policy applies

LOL! Let's have a look at their "unlimited" offering shall we....