Don't want to buy an iPhone 4S? Rent one

It's a wonder that a carrier hasn't tried this before now. UK carrier O2 has launched a pilot program called O2 Lease, which allows rentals of the iPhone 4S.

Customers can rent the phone for a year. The plan is £55 per month and includes a 16 GB iPhone, 750 minutes, 500 MB of data, unlimited texting and O2's mobile insurance. An upgrade to the 32 GB-model of the 4S is an extra £10. At the end of the year, the phone must be returned.

O2's regular 12-month contracts range from £21 to £62 per month with data an £3 to £10 extra.

O2 said that there are a range of business tariffs, designed for small businesses to utilize the phone. Those who participate in the leasing program must keep the phone in good shape or face charges from O2 at the end of the rental period.

[Via Engadget]

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Craig Patik

But can you rent one for just 1 month? How about if you're not a UK resident? It would be awesome to grab one of these for a vacation.

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David Murray

No only on 12m contract and you would have to pass a credit check in UK, difficult if you are a non-resident.

December 13 2011 at 7:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

johnmc

While in England recently, I went into an O2 shop (in the Trafford Centre in Manchester) and was able to pick up a prepaid micro SIM without any hassle. By adding £10 of credit, I also got 300MB free internet. Larger amounts give you a greater amount of free data. SInce I was only going to be in England for a long weekend, I didn't really need more than that. The difference between this experience and trying to do the same with AT&T in the US is night and day.

December 12 2011 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply