Business
Why choose iPhone 3G for business?
What makes iPhone 3G a great business phone? Simple. The same features that make iPhone 3G a revolutionary mobile device.
With fast 3G wireless technology, Maps with GPS and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more amazing features in your hands. And just like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one - a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and full web browsing.
And now with iPhone 2.0 software, iPhone 3G does even more for your business. It supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, delivering push email, calendar and contacts*. All new emails, calendar invites and contacts are sent directly to the iPhone 3G with no need to log on to an email account each time.
What's more the iPhone 3G is now free on selected business tariffs**.
Our business tariffs enable you to have several iPhones and other devices on one business account and all on the same bill.
The tariffs allow you to share the inclusive minutes and texts across all users and include unlimited calls to any O2 mobile, as well as unlimited calls to 10 UK landlines.
You can also take advantage of unlimited data browsing, email downloads and unlimited access to 9,500 Wi-Fi hotspots through The Cloud and BT Openzone networks with the new iPhone Bolt On.
Businesses can also easily build their own in-house applications to meet distinct business needs utilising iPhone 3G Multi-Touch technology, the accelerometer, wireless connectivity and GPS. Or users can simply download commercial applications directly to iPhone 3G from the App Store.
And it gives mobile users secure access to corporate resources with Cisco IPSec VPN and network services with WPA2 Enterprise and 802.1X authentication.
More information on the new iPhone 3G is available at Apple.
*Subject to your company's IT infrastructure, permissions & policies.
**8GB handset provided at no additional cost to primary users on all current business tariffs when you connect to a new minimum term contract with iPhone 3G Bolt On. Calls/texts made in the UK to standard UK landlines/mobiles only. 10 chosen UK landlines subject to opt-in. Data usage whilst roaming excluded. Excessive usage policy and full terms and conditions apply.
How much will a Business iPhone cost?
To get all the key business benefits of iPhone 3G you'll need to sign up to one of our current business tariffs and add the iPhone 3G Bolt on. Then simply add the iPhone 3G Bolt On which will give you unlimited data browsing, email, visual voicemail, and unlimited access to 9,500 Wi-Fi hotspots through The Cloud and BT Openzone networks. iPhone 3G cannot be purchased without the iPhone 3G Bolt On
The iPhone 3G will be free on selected business tariffs. Any sharers on the account will need to pay an additional one-off cost for each iPhone 3G.
We're also launching a Business Super User tariff which includes the iPhone 3G Bolt On free of charge.
Take a look at our current O2 business tariffs
Just want one Business iPhone 3G?
All you need to do is:
- Choose which tariff is best for you from our existing set of business tariffs
- Decide between a 24 or 36-month minimum term contract
- Then add your iPhone 3G Bolt On
For example if you select the Small Business Frequent User tariff, you'll pay a total of £36.51 per month on a 24-month minimum term contract. This is a charge of £28 per month for the tariff plus £8.51 per month for the iPhone 3G Bolt On. As the primary user, the 8GB iPhone 3G will be free on this tariff.
Want several Business iPhone 3Gs?
All you need to do is:
- Choose which tariff is best for you from our existing set of business tariffs
- Add the number of additional sharers that you want
- Decide between a 24 or 36-month minimum term contract
- Then add your iPhone 3G Bolt On for each user
For example if you want to have five business iPhone 3G users with the Large Business Regular User tariff on a 24-month minimum term contract, you'll pay £174.55 per month. This is a charge of £84 per month for the tariff, £12 per month for each additional user plus £8.51 for the iPhone 3G Bolt per month for every user. The 8GB iPhone 3G would be free for the primary user and there would be a cost of £84.26 for each 8GB iPhone 3G for the remaining four sharers.
Using iPhone 3G abroad
Downloading 1MB of data in an EU country will cost £3 and the same amount of data in a non EU country will cost £6. We recommend that if you love using your iPhone 3G for surfing the internet/ checking your emails in the UK and want to use it frequently when you are abroad that you also add one of our Data Abroad Bolt Ons.
iPhone 3Gs subject to availability. Orders will be fulfilled on a first come first served basis. 8GB iPhone 3G provided at no additional cost on £34.76 and above tariffs for primary user. All prices are ex VAT. Connection subject to status, 24- month minimum term contract and credit check. Data usage whilst roaming not included. Excessive usage policy and full terms apply.
Switching to O2 is easy and you can keep your existing number
Switching to iPhone 3G is easy and we've a wide range of tariff options for iPhone 3G available to suit all your needs. If you've already finished or nearing the end of your minimum term contract with another network provider, now is the right time to get the new iPhone 3G.
You can easily keep your existing mobile number. Just contact your current network provider to get a PAC code. If you have your PAC code when purchasing your new iPhone 3G, and have less than 25 handsets, your existing number/s will normally be transferred within 5 working days.
Once you've got your new iPhone 3G, you'll need to connect to iTunes to activate it, so make sure that you've a broadband connection and that your Mac or PC meets the minimum specification required for iTunes below.
Mac system requirements
- USB 2.0 port
- Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
- iTunes v7.7 or later
Window system requirements
- USB 2.0 port
- Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or professional with Service Pack 2 or later
- iTunes v7.7 or later
We know that some businesses may have IT policies which restrict access to third party software. Please check your company policy with your IT administrator.
iPhone 3G subject to availability. Orders will be fulfilled on a first come first served basis. 8GB iPhone 3G provided at no additional cost on £34.76 and above tariffs for primary user. All prices are ex VAT. Connection subject to status, 24- month minimum term contract and credit check. Data usage whilst roaming not included. Excessive usage policy and full terms apply.
With O2 but don't have an iPhone 3G?
As an O2 business customer, you may be eligible to upgrade to iPhone 3G when resigning your contract. Even if you're not resigning but have been with us for more than 12 months, you may also be eligible.
You'll need to move to one of our current O2 business tariffs, add the iPhone 3G Bolt On and sign a new 24 or 36-month minimum term contract.
Complete your details and requirements and we'll get back to you within 24 working hours.
If you've a specially negotiated business agreement with O2, then you'll need to contact your O2 Account Manager to discuss your options.
Moving your existing iPhone back to your O2 Business Account
We know how important it is to have all your phones under one business account, and also have the flexibility to be able to share minutes and texts, as well as see everything on one bill. To move back to your existing business account just follow these simple steps.
Please e-mail us at smebusinessaccounts@o2.com and provide us with your:
- The Business mobile number you want to upgrade.
- Your existing iPhone number that you wish to transfer to Business. (if applicable)
- Your choice of iPhone 3G model, 16GB or 8GB and cost.
- If your first choice of iPhone 3G model is unavailable would you accept the alternative model?
- Your current business account number or the business account number you wish to rejoin.
- Confirmation of the account holder who has agreed the transfer from iPhone consumer to iPhone Business.
- Which of the following business tariffs do you want this/these phones to be connected to:
- Small Business Regular User - (Primary or as iPhone 3G sharer)
- Small Business Frequent User - (Primary or as iPhone 3G sharer)
- Medium Business Regular User - (Primary or as iPhone 3G sharer)
- Medium Business Frequent User - (Primary or as iPhone 3G sharer)
- Large Business Regular User - (Primary or as iPhone 3G sharer)
- Large Business Frequent User - (Primary or as iPhone 3G sharer)
- Super User
- Best for Business PAYU
- Contract length - 24 or 36 month.
- Any Bolt Ons that you may require.
To upgrade and move your iPhone 3G back to your existing O2 business account, you'll need to sign up to a new minimum 24- month term contract on one of our current business tariffs and select the iPhone 3G Bolt On.
If you want to keep your current iPhone 3G, you can also move back to your existing O2 business account and keep your current contract term, however you'll need to move to a comparable current business tariff.
iPhone 3G subject to availability. Orders will be fulfilled on a first come first served basis. 8GB iPhone 3G provided at no additional cost on £34.76 and above tariffs for primary user. All prices are ex VAT. Connection subject to status, 24- month minimum term contract and credit check. Data usage whilst roaming not included. Excessive usage policy and full terms apply.
You can use the iPhone 3G to access your business email, calendar and contacts using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync*. All your emails, calendar invites and contacts are sent directly to your iPhone 3G with no need to log on to an email account each time.
If you want to set up your e-mail and calendar using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, you'll need to ensure that you have the following minimum system specifications:
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or Microsoft® Windows
- Server™ 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) (recommended)
- Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 SP2 (includes Exchange ActiveSync) or 2007
- Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® Mobile Administration Web tool
- Active Directory® directory service
- Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0
Then to set up your e-mail follow these simple steps.
- Step 1 - Upgrade Front-End Server to Exchange Server 2003 SP2
- Step 2 - Update All Servers with Security Patches
- Step 3 - Protect Communications between the Mobile Devices and your Exchange Server
- Step 4 - Protect Communications between the Exchange Server and Other Servers
- Step 5 - Install and Configure an ISA Server 2004 Environment or Other Firewall
- Step 6 - Configure Mobile Device Access on the Exchange server
- Step 7 - Install the Exchange ActiveSync Mobile Administration Web Tool
- Step 8 - Manage and Configure iPhone 3Gs
If you don't want to use Microsoft Exchange Activesync, your iPhone 3G will support most industry standard IMAP or POP mail systems.
More information for setting up your email from O2 and Apple
*Subject to your company's IT infrastructure, permissions & policies.
Once you've got your new iPhone 3G, you'll need to connect to iTunes to activate it.
Before activating
- 1. Check your voicemail
- Before you activate your iPhone 3G, make sure you listen to your current voicemails. If you're an existing O2 customer, activation will delete your existing voicemails. If you're transferring an existing number from another network operator, existing voicemails will not be transferred
- 2. Transfer your contacts, music and photos
- Before you activate, migrate your existing mobile contacts into Outlook, Outlook Express on the PC, or Address Book or Entourage on the Mac
To activate your iPhone 3G
- Insert the SIM card into your iPhone 3G. Upgrading and existing iPhone customers should use your existing SIM card
- Download and install the latest version of iTunes
- Connect iPhone 3G to a USB 2.0 port on your Mac or PC (not on the keyboard) using the included cable. iTunes opens automatically
- Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes to activate iPhone 3G and sync your contacts, calendars, music, photos, podcasts, videos, email accounts, and web bookmarks
