O2 today announces that from April 3rd it will introduce a new 24 month tariff option for its new iPhone customers. Customers who sign up to the 24 month tariff can get the 8GB iPhone 3G for free at £34.26 per month and the 16GB iPhone 3G for free at £44.05 per month.

The 24 month iPhone 3G contract is only available at the £34.26 and £44.05 tariff points. The 18 month iPhone 3G tariffs remain unchanged. The 24 month iPhone 3G tariff will be available through O2, Apple and Carphone Warehouse sales channels from 3rd April.

“The iPhone has been hugely popular with over one million units sold in the UK,” said Peter Rampling, Marketing Director at Telefónica O2 UK. “This new 24 month tariff option will meet the demand of customers who are looking for added value in exchange for committing to a longer contract.”