iPhone in UK--still no 3G

John Chan | Sep 18, 2007

It was important enough for his Jobs-ness to take a flight over the pond, but the impact of the announcement is underwhelming. Yes, the iPhone has been launched in the UK. And yes, this is the same 8GB version and will be sold in partnership with O2. It will cost £269 (US$536) including taxes, quite a premium compared with the US$399 price tag in the US (taxes there are state-dependent).

And the answer to that question on everyone's lips: No, it doesn't have 3G.

O2 has mobile plans ranging from £35 to £55 a month, all with unlimited data use over EDGE. 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots will also be free to use for iPhone owners. When asked about 3G, Jobs said we'll see it "later next year".

There are a lot more details over at Crave UK for those interested. All we wanted to know was whether it's the same iPhone as the one they get over in the US, and that's answered. And for those who just shipped iPhones in to Asia at exorbitant prices--you can sleep well tonight knowing that there isn't a better one over in Europe.

Photo credit: Crave UK

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