Less than two weeks since they cut £100 from the price tag of an 8GB iPhone, UK stocks of the model at retailer The Carphone Warehouse have been completely sold.  The news was first broken by the store, carrier O2’s official retail partner for the handset, and later confirmed by O2 themselves who have only minimal in-store stock and none left for online orders.

“Our price promotion has given many more of our customers the opportunity to enjoy the iPhone experience.  Due to that unprecedented demand we have now sold out of the 8GB iPhone and we’re currently reviewing the stock situation.  In the meantime, customers can still purchase the 16GB iPhone at the standard price at The Carphone Warehouse” Carphone Warehouse statement

Both companies are now apparently “reviewing” whether to re-order

8GB handsets, which has added fuel to the rumors that a 3G iPhone announcement is imminent.  Sales of the device overall were, up until now, suspected to be a disappointment to Apple, although O2 claim they have fallen within expectations.

To be honest, when we reported on the price cut I did wonder whether UK consumers would be so easily bought when rumors of a 3G iPhone are so virulent.  But it turns out there are plenty of humans perfectly happy putting up with the fledgling EDGE network in the UK.  Hopefully they’ll still feel the same way in two years date, when their contract runs out.

Original post by Chris Davies

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