UK network Three are now stocking the Sony Xperia U handset. The smaller of the newest Xperia releases is available on pay as you go or free with a variety of contract options.

Not to panic anyone looking to purchase an Xperia Play but, US carrier Verizon are offering the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play handset for free to customers who sign up for a new 2 year contract before October 6th, yes that’s tomorrow in the States!

We’ve seen a few deals pop up for Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Ray which was recently released in the UK. The majority of the mobile phone contract deals involved a 24 month contract commitment, taking the total price well over the £300 that the Xperia Ray is available for sim free. UK network operator Talk Mobile however, have a very interesting offer available.

Ending on the 30th of September, O2 currently have one of their ‘flash sales’ running and up for grabs this time round are both the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and Xperia Arc handsets.

The cheapest price offered for the Xperia Play, to receive a free handset, is a £24 a month contract which includes a £3 a month data bundle which can be removed after the first month leaving £21 a month to pay that way. The Arc is priced fantastically, being available with a free handset on a £13.50 a month contract and the same data bundle applies which means buyers can pick up the Xperia Arc for just £10.50 a month over 24 months, after the first month at £13.50.

UK network Orange are the latest UK mobile network to announce that they will be selling the upcoming Xperia Ray handset from Sony Ericsson.

There should be pay as you go and contract deals on offer from Orange and both the white and black models are due to be available. It will be possible to pick up the handset with no up front cost if paying by monthly contract although, exact launch prices, contract details and release dates are unconfirmed as yet, however release of the Xperia Ray is expected by Sony Ericsson within this month on the major mobile networks in the UK.