O2 sold out of the 16GB iPhone 3G already

[The Feedster]

O2's offer to pre-order the iPhone 3G appeared to spark more demand than bargained for when the site crashed and the 16GB model was then shown as 'not available'.

A quick chat with O2 has confirmed that the unavailability of the device is due to it being sold out, thanks to the high demand.

Sold out

"We made a limited allocation of iPhone 3G stock available for pre-order online, primarily for those customers who pre-registered their interest," said a spokesperson for O2.

"Demand has been very high and we have now sold out of this allocation for the 16GB version, although we still have some available through our upgrade store."

The website is still experiencing a number of technical issues, as many clamour for the latest iteration of Apple's mobile.

"We've had a phenomenal response this morning to the pre-orders," says a spokesperson for O2. "Unfortunately it meant the site went down temporarily and we're working to restore it."

So for all you out there hoping to get your hands on the 16GB model on the day of release, unfortunately it looks like your chances have been scuppered for now.

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