iPhone on Orange

Orange UK and Apple reached an agreement to bring iPhone 3GS and 3G models to Orange UK customers. Orange globally now offers iPhone in 28 countries and territories.

According to a recent Ofcom report, Orange has the largest 3G network in the UK. The network started selling the iPhone on November 10th in all Orange direct channels including Orange shops, the Orange online shop and Orange telesales channels, as well as selected high street partners.

November also saw the launch of the first UK exclusive Orange app, Orange Wednesdays which is available on the App Store. For those who love films, the free Orange Wednesdays App brings the Orange Wednesdays cinema experience to the iPhone. The app combines the latest film reviews and trailers with up to date info on what's on, where films are showing, information on how to get there and the ability to redeem the 2 for 1 Orange Wednesdays cinema voucher on your Orange iPhone.

The Orange Wednesdays App lets users:
• Find their local Orange Wednesdays cinema and show the location on a map
• See what's showing at the cinema and when
• Read film reviews and watch trailer previews as well as find out about upcoming releases
• Invite a friend by email - showing film, venue and time details
• Request, receive and redeem the Orange Wednesdays 2 for 1 voucher from the app on your Orange iPhone

The Orange Wednesday app is available in two options, one for the Orange iPhone 3GS and 3G and the other for the IPod touch and rival network iPhones. The functionality remains essentially the same, although there are two key differences. The IPod touch app can only access the internet via Wi-Fi so has limited functionality outside of hotspots. Similarly, devices which are not affiliated with the Orange network cannot receive 2 for 1 cinema vouchers. However, both Orange and non Orange customers can download Orange apps from the website.