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Spotted an interesting article from Mark Wilson over on Stuff.TV

Orange’s iPhone 3GS has hit shelves beneath banners proclaiming ‘you’re covered’ – a reference to its 3G network apparently covering 93% of the UK, more than any of its rivals. But does it mean a smoother iPhone web browsing experience? We compared one with an O2 iPhone 3GS on our commute to find out.

It’s worth noting first that doing a network test that’s definitive for everyone is nigh on impossible – several different factors effect speeds, and 3G coverage is rarely consistent across large areas. But it can at least provide an general idea of the consistency of coverage.

….well, not really, the functionality of the iPhone on Orange wont change at all, I just happened to see this image online and thought…yuk!

To recap on the real story here, Orange UK and Apple have reached an agreement to bring iPhone 3G and 3GS to Orange UK customers later this year. Orange globally now offers iPhone in 28 countries and territories.

Orange, which has the largest 3G network covering more people in the UK than any other operator, will sell iPhone in all Orange direct channels including Orange shops, the Orange webshop and Orange telesales channels, as well as selected high street partners

Consumers are celebrating a new diversity in choice of iPhone suppliers and rumours are abound that Orange may have stocks withing 3 weeks.

That surprises me given the current lack of 3GS stock generally and things will get even harder when Vodafone get into the mix in due course.

The question is, who will provide the best iPhone Contract?

Orange has reached an agreement to sell Apple’s popular iPhone in the UK.

The deal ends an exclusive arrangement between UK network operator O2 and the Californian phone maker, which has been in place since 2007.

Orange said its customers would be able to buy the phone “later this year” but did not specify a date or pricing.