Although iPhone 3G won't be available in a network-independent version everywhere, it's still a great step forward that it will probably available in prepaid packages too. This latter is possible mostly because Apple has renounced their previous profit-share model, so network operators can sell Apple's new phone in prepaid packages, using the conventional business model. The prepaid package prices have been available on O2's site for a short time. Apple iPhone 3G's 8 GB edition will cost 300 GBP, while the 16 GB version will be available for 360 GBP. The SIM-locked phone will come with six months of unlimited WLAN access, which will be availble for a 10 GBP monthly fee after the free period.
Translated by Szaszati
