Getting iphone 3gs in uk e

hello everyone.
i am coming hopefully to the UK by september and i will stay there for a year.
i want to get the new iPhone 3gs.
can i get from uk factory unlocked or does it have to be a contract.
can someone please explain to me how it works in the UK? because when i go to the O2 website they state that i am in the the UK so the required information doesn't show up
kind regards
hsn

Hello, 
I'd recommend the PAYG iPhone. They cost either
16GB - £440.40
32GB - £538.30
This price includes 12mths unlimited WiFi and 3G data but no calls. The phone is locked to O2 but there's no contract so you don't have to pay anything after 12mths.
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTE2OTU
regards
mrtotes

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