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The iPhone 6 is finally here, boasting a number of improvements over its predecessors, including a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1334 x 750.

It will have an an anodised aluminium shell, will be 6.9mm thin and Apple promises it will be faster than the iPhone 5S.

As expected the iPhone 6 offers 4G, with 20 LTE bands. It's Cat 4, so capable of speeds up to 150Mbps. The iPhone 6 will also offer VoLTE - Voice over LTE.

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This feature takes voice data off the 3G network and moves it onto 4G for clearer voice calls, and simultaneous voice and data connections.

The iPhone 6 will start shipping from September 19, with pre-orders being starting today, September 12.

So where can you get one from, and how much will it set you back?

SIM-Free

If you're looking to get the iPhone 6 without a contract then prices start at £539 for the 16GB version over on Apple's website. For the 64GB variant you'll be shelling out £619, while the 128GB version will set you back £699.

EE

At the launch of the iPhone 6 it was announced that EE would be providing the handset with its contracts. It will also be the first UK network to offer Wi-Fi calling with the iPhone 6.

Apple promises you'll be able to begin calls on your mobile network and then seamlessly transfer over to calling over Wi-Fi when you're in range, and vice versa. This feature will only work if your network supports it. At the moment if you're on EE, then you'll be good to go.

EE is taking pre-orders right now, thought the site appears to be buckling under the demand. Stay patient.

Vodafone

Vodafone is offering the iPhone 6 with its contracts. You can head over to the website right now to pick one up, with prices starting at £26.50 a month.

Along with Vodafone's 4G contracts, the iPhone 6 will also be available on its 2G and 3G networks as well.

O2

O2 has also announced that it will be offering the iPhone 6 alongside its contracts. It seems the site is struggling with the traffic at the moment, but you can head over right now and eagerly tap that F5 button in anticipation.

Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse has opened its doors for pre-orders. Deals start with a free 16GB handset on a £43.50 a month contract with vodafone, with O2 and EE offers also available. Go check them out.

Giffgaff

Mobile network Giffgaff is perhaps best known for its cheap sim-only deals called goody bags.

We haven't got specific prices yet, but we have been assured that it will be sold at a "very competitive price" and will be available with Giffgaff's goody bags. You can register your interest right now, or find out more about Giffgaff's iPhone 6 offers on the Giffgaff website.

Three

Three will offer the iPhone 6 with contracts that will include free calls to 0800 numbers, unlimited data and 4G at no extra cost. Three customers will also be able to use the iPhone 6 in 16 destinations worldwide without having to pay additional roaming charges.

The cheapest contract on Three will get you a 16GB iPhone 6 Plus with an upfront cost of £99 and a 24 month contract for £44 a month. This contract includes unlimited calls and texts and 1GB of 4G data.

You can get the same contract with 2GB of data for £47 a month, or unlimited data for £51 a month. Three also offers the 64GB and 128GB versions of the iPhone 6 Plus as well. For the 128GB version, if you want unlimited data you'll need to pay an upfront cost of £119, rather than £99, on top of a £60 a month contract.

Phones 4u

Phones 4u will also be offering the iPhone 6 in store for a number of networks and contracts. You'll be able to get yourself a 16GB handset free from £43.50. on a 4G contract, which will give you unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 4GB of data.

Virgin Media

Virgin Media will also be offering the iPhone 6 with its contracts. Pricing and availability of the iPhone 6 hasn't been announced by Virgin Media just yet, but it is offering a £10 monthly saving on all of its pay monthly mobile deals, along with unlimited calls and texts to other Virgin Media customers included in the plans.

You can find out more about Virgin Media's iPhone 6 Plus offers on the Virgin Media website.