O2’s grip of the iPhone has ended today as Orange moves in and shapes-up to retail it too.

The handset has been long awaited by users of other networks and in September that wish came true as Orange announced its plans.

Sadly for the consumer the network has controversially decided not to engage in a price war with O2, but you’ll be quick to realise that this would have been controversial either way.

The iPhone is still in stock* for next day delivery from either Carphone Warehouse or Apple directly.

The handset is also available on not just pay monthly contracts but pay as you go too.

*correct at time of going to press

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