What is clear is that going by the plans displayed there’s virtually no point in buying an 8GB 3G phone as for marginally more,  you can obtain a better iPhone.

With the 24 month plan, the £73.41 per month plan is exactly the same be it a 3G 8GB or a 3GS 32GB.  Same minutes, same text, same costs, but a better phone!

There are of course variable outcomes depending on what you are buying.  Pro rata you generally pay less on the longer contract periods. However, this is less pronounced on the 3G 8GB phones with no difference pro rata be it an 18 month or 24 month contract.

The largest pro rata saving is to be had from buying a 24 month 3GS 32GB contract, as this will be £95.22 less.

The tables below show the plans in more depth.