Apple and O2 are in talks to offer 3G access to the iPad in the UK, a report this morning confirms - suggesting international carrier discussions had to wait until after the product’s US introduction last week before entering critical phase.CityAM tells us that an exclusive deal between Apple and O2 for provision of 3G access to the device is unlikely, though O2 did admit to watching developments in the US (where AT&T offered the best bid for 3G provision) closely.02 secured an exclusive deal for the iPhone for its launch, amid rumours a company executive jumped on a plane to California at the last minute to pull the rug from under a rival bid.UK carriers have been buying up the Nokia-designed Micro SIMs
