mobiletoday.co.uk report that O2 are to bow to pressure from customers and start stocking the N96. Like other operators they will not be totally subsidising the device on the lower tarrifs, and will only be free on a £75 per month tarriff.

As vodafone offer the N96 for free on their £45 per month tarriffs, this seems expensive.

O2 said:

The N96 has been available through our indirect channels since launch and now we are stocking it through our direct channels following a regular review of our product range.

Always one to admit when our sources aren’t quite right, our report that the N96 is not to be available on O2, various sources, including N96Blogs suggest that O2 will stock the N96. (more…)

3 Italia have announced price plans for the N96, which see the phone available for free on certain contracts

The phone is also available for €499 or €399, on different price plans.

In the UK, orange have started promoting the handset for free on monthly price plans ranging from £35 a month for an 18 month contract, to £50 a month for a 12 month contract.