The official iPhone UK carrier O2, have been reported that they are to be the official carriers for the Palm Pre. O2 has always 
had a strong smartphone market in the UK and with the iPhone and Pre being sold in the same store it will make things a little more interesting.
It seems this will be true as the O2 owner Telefonica, reportedly secured global rights to the Pre back in March.
O2 owner Telefonica reportedly secured broad global rights to the Pre back in March
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