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See the O2 Advance plan details and phone prices below for either the iPhone 3GS 16GB or 32GB.
What's more, if you select either O2 Advance 350, 550 or 700, you can choose one of our many amazing Free Extras.
More information on Free Extras
iPhone 3GS 16GB & 32GB reduced on O2 Advance
O2 Advance Plans |
Free O2 Talk & Text O2 Advance 150 |
Free Extra O2 Advance 350 |
Free Extra O2 Advance 550 |
Free Extra O2 Advance 700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 3GS 16GB Black/White |
€199 | €129 | €79 | €49 |
| iPhone 3GS 32GB Black |
€299 | €229 | €169 | €149 |
| Monthly charge | €40 | €60 | €80 | €100 |
O2 Advance plan |
O2 Advance 150 |
O2 Advance 350 |
O2 Advance 550 |
O2 Advance 700 |
Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anytime minutes included* | 150 |
350 | 550 | 700 | Minutes |
| Texts included* | 100 |
150 | 250 | 350 | Texts |
| Data included | Unlimited Mobile Internet Browsing |
Unlimited Mobile Internet Browsing | Unlimited Mobile Internet Browsing | Unlimited Mobile Internet Browsing | GB |
| MMS included | 10 |
15 | 25 | 35 | MMS |
| Voicemail | Free |
15c | 15c | 15c | Per minute |
| Additional Extra | Free O2 Talk & Text |
Free Extra | Free Extra | Free Extra |
And now we've got Internet Tethering Add ons
Find out more about using your phone as a modem
- New and existing customers who avail of the O2 Advance price plan with unlimited data for mobile internet browsing are subject to an 18 month contract.
- Payment of monthly bills by direct debit is required for new and existing customers.
- Inclusive minutes, texts mms and data do not carry over and exclude usage while roaming. Click here for roaming rates.
- Unlimited mobile internet browsing offer ends 31/3/10. This feature is for handset use only and subject to fair use threshold. This feature is not suitable for usage when tethering/using your iPhone as a modem. For more information on tethering - click here
- Additional Extras are subject to terms and conditions including fair use conditions for O2 Extras
- Unlimited Wi-Fi Access is available in Bitbuzz hotspots. Fair use policy applies.
Legacy O2 Advance with 1GB price plans
Upgrading Pay monthly customer?
Existing iPhone Customers and existing O2 Pay Monthly Customers will be able to upgrade to the new iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G, provided that your account is up to date and you are eligible for an upgrade.
To learn more about iPhone 3GS please visit www.apple.com/ie/iphone 
The Fastest iPhone Ever
The first thing you'll notice about iPhone 3GS is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster.
Video
Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it - all on your iPhone 3GS. Shoot high-quality VGA video in portrait or landscape. Then share your video in an email, post it to your MobileMe gallery, publish it on YouTube, or sync it back to your Mac or PC.
3-megapixel camera
The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos too, thanks to built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.
Compass
With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3GS can point the way. Use the new Compass app, or watch as it automatically reorients maps to match the direction you're facing.
Voice control
Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod. So if you want to place a call or play a song, all you have to do is ask.
Cut, Copy & Paste
Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too.
Landscape Keyboard
Want more room to type on the intelligent software keyboard? Rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Messages, Notes, and Safari.
Search
Find what you're looking for across your iPhone, all from one convenient place. Spotlight searches all your contacts, email, calendars, and notes, as well as everything in your iPod.
Accessibility
iPhone 3GS offers accessibility features to assist users who are visually or hearing impaired. These features include the VoiceOver screen reader, a Zoom feature, White on Black display options, Mono Audio, and more.
Voice memos
Capture and share a thought, a memo, a meeting, or any audio recording on the go with the new Voice Memos application.
Nike + iPod
iPhone includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your workout.
YouTube
Watch YouTube videos wherever you are. Log in to your YouTube account to save and sync bookmarks and rate your favorites.
Internet Tethering
With Internet tethering on iPhone, you don't need a Wi-Fi hotspot to surf the web from your computer.
Note: Internet Tethering will not initially be available, however O2 are working closely with Apple to make Tethering available as soon as possible
Specifications
| Screen: | |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5-inches (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display |
| Display | 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163ppi Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously |
| Storage | |
| Flash drive | 16GB or 32GB |
| Camera | 3 Megapixels Autofocus, photo and video geotagging |
| Size and weight | |
| Height | 4.5 inches (115.5 mm) |
| Width | 2.4 inches (62.1 mm) |
| Depth | 0.48 inch (12.3 mm) |
| Weight | 133g |
| GSM | |
|---|---|
| Quad-Band | 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz |
| Wireless Data | Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g |
| EDGE | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz) |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR |
| Battery Life | |
| Life Talk time | Up to 5 hours on 3G Up to 12 hours on 2G |
| Standby time | Up to 300 hours |
| Internet use | Up to 5 hours on 3G Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi |
| Video playback | Up to 10 hours |
| Audio playback | Up to 30 hours |
What's in the Box?
- iPhone 3GS
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- USB Power Adaptor
Hardware and Software Requirements
Mac system requirements
- USB 2.0 port
- Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
- Latest version of iTunes. Download iTunes 8.2 from apple.com/ie/itunes
- iTunes Store account
Windows system requirements
- USB 2.0 port
- Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Edition; or Windows XP Home or professional with Service Pack 2 or later
- Latest version of iTunes. Download iTunes 8.2 from apple.com/ie/itunes
- iTunes Store account
Moving your contacts
For new iPhone customers only
Using a Mac
Move your mobile contacts into your Address Book, Entourage, or Yahoo! Address Book on the web on your Mac. Using iSync and a Bluetooth connection or USB cable is one way to move contacts from your existing mobile phone over to your Mac.
You may need to download an iSync plug in from your mobile handset manufacturer. A list of compatible devices and known plug ins is available here
Using a PC
Move your mobile contacts into Outlook or Outlook Express on your PC. You can either type them into the applications or you can use the software and data cable provided with your current mobile phone to export them.
If you have misplaced the PC suite CD-ROM, these are available for download or purchase from the manufacturer's website and data cables are available from www.o2.ie/accessories.
When you have finished the activation process, your contacts will sync from your PC to your iPhone.
Additional information about synchronising contacts, photos and music is available here
Already have an iPhone? Upgrade to the latest software for free.
The free iPhone OS 3.1 Software update includes some great new features, as well as all the features from previous updates. iPhone OS 3.1 gives you Genius recommendations for apps, lets you download ringtones wirelessly, offers a new way to organize apps on your iPhone, and more
Go to apple.com for the latest software update
Here's just a sample of what's in the latest software update
Genius Recommendations for Apps.
Get recommendations for apps you might like based on apps you've already downloaded.
Genius Mixes.
Have iTunes automatically create mixes based on what's already in your library. You don't even have to choose a sample song.
Download Ringtones Wirelessly.
Choose from thousands of iPhone ringtones on the iTunes Store and buy them with a tap.
Organize Apps in iTunes.
Use iTunes on your computer to drag apps onto virtual Home screens, then sync them to your iPhone.
Requires iTunes 9.
Internet Tethering
Using your iPhone as a modem.
Now available for O2 Bill pay iPhone customers
Using your iPhone 3G or 3GS as a modem with an Internet Tethering data add on offers you a high-speed internet connection for your laptop or Mac computer almost wherever you are in Ireland. At the same time you can continue to use your apps or send/receive an MMS and make or receive a phone call at the same time. To avoid unexpected data charges it’s important to purchase an iPhone Internet Tethering add on.
How much is the iPhone Internet tethering add on?
| 1GB O2 Advance Internet Tethering | €12.50 monthly | 1 GB usage allowance |
| 7.5GB O2 Advance Internet Tethering | €16.99 monthly | 7.5 GB usage allowance |
| 15GB O2 Advance Internet Tethering | €19.99 monthly | 15 GB usage allowance |
All prices inclusive of VAT.
See Internet Tethering add-ons Terms & Conditions
How can I get the iPhone Internet Tethering add on?
New Customers can purchase an Internet Tethering Add On when you buy a new iPhone 3G or 3GS.
Existing O2 iPhone customers can contact 1909 to get an Internet Tethering Add On.
Business customers please contact your O2 Account manager or call 1800300202
How can I start using Internet Tethering?
Once you have purchased your Internet Tethering Add on you will need to upgrade your iPhone 3G or 3GS using iTunes to the latest operator bundle which can be downloaded from iTunes from 11th February. Once you accept the download the tethering settings will appear on your iPhone. Don’t worry if you say decline to the download you will be automatically prompted by iTunes in 7 days time or you can manually check for updates.
You will then need to switch on Tethering on your iPhone and connect to your laptop or Mac via USB cable or Bluetooth. Go to:
- Settings
- General
- Network
- Internet Tethering
Slide the Internet Tethering switch across to 'On'. When you are connected, a blue band appears at the top of the screen. Tethering remains on when you connect with USB, even when you aren’t actively using the Internet connection. Once connected, you will be able to use the O2 broadband service.
Click here for more information about Internet Tethering
