It looks like the arrival of the iPhone on Orange and Vodafone could have a second, initially unnoticed, benefit… O2 is considering changing its position on unlocking iPhones at the end of a user’s contract. Previously the network had no need/obligation to legally unlock the handsets since it was the sole network to offer them. Now the Orange and Vodafone deals mean O2 could come under extreme pressure once a user completes their contract.

Speaking to The Register an O2 spokesperson explained: “we did not offer unlocking at the end of a customer’s iPhone contract as we had the exclusive contract for the iPhone in the UK. Obviously, that situation has changed… and we are currently working through what will happen.”

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