Potential iPhone owners in the United Kingdom will soon have a choice when it comes to service providers now that Orange has announced plans to sell the iPhone 3G and 3GS in the UK. O2’s exclusive deal with Apple’s iPhone in the UK is coming to an end, after Orange announced today that it would also be selling the handset later this year.

In a brief statement, Orange said it had agreed a deal with the Californian computer company to start selling the iPhone in Britain.

“Orange UK and Apple have reached an agreement to bring iPhone 3G and 3GS to Orange UK customers later this year,” it said. “Orange, which has the largest 3G network covering more people in the UK than any other operator, will sell iPhone in all Orange direct channels including Orange shops, the Orange webshop and Orange telesales channels, as well as selected high street partners.”

This is great news for people wanting an iPhone in the UK, and it may mean that I consider buying one as im currently in a contract with orange and would like to continue with them.