The long awaited launch of the iPhone to the UK is just hours away and queues are already forming across the country. The iPhone will be available at more than 1000 stores nationwide at 6.02 PM today.

The iPhone will be available at the Apple Store, O2 stores and the Carphone Warehouse at a cost of £269.00. You will also be able to order it online.

In order to activate your iPhone you will need to be running iTunes 7.5 so if you haven’t already upgraded then you should do so now. You will also have to sign up to an 18 month contract with 02 who is the exclusive carrier in the UK.

Contract costs are as follows:

Monthly Subscription £35 £45 £55
Inclusive Minutes 200 600 1200
Inclusive SMS 200 500 500
Data Unlimited* Unlimited* Unlimited*
WiFi Unlimited* Unlimited* Unlimited*
Voicemail Free Free Free

Roaming Special roaming rates with ITS

*Fair usage policy applies.