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iPhone 5 is coming to O2...

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15/9, 16:00 - A blog with Q&As just went up

16/9, 15:10 - A few detals have been added to the page

17/9, 10:30 - Added a few more Q&As 

17/9, 16:15 - Added some more questions & their answers 

 

Q: Where’s the best place to find the latest info about the iPhone 5 on O2?

A: Check out http://j.mp/iPhone5O2 for all the latest information.

 

Q: How much does iPhone 5 cost?

A: You can have a look at our tariffs and prices for iPhone 5 at http://j.mp/iPhone5O2

 

Q: Will you be taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5?

A: Yes, you can pre-order iPhone 5 on O2 but stock is limited, so be quick.

 

Q: When will my iPhone 5 pre-order be delivered?

A: If we get your pre-order before 4pm the day before launch, we’ll get it to you on launch day. The only exception to this will be those customers with an address in the Highlands and Islands.

 

Q: Which tariffs will the iPhone 5 be available on if I grab one from a store?

A: The iPhone 5 will be available on our On & On 24-months tariff as well as the £63 per month tariff over 24 months.

 

Q: Is it available on 12 or 18 month tariffs?

A: the iPhone 5 is only available on 24 month tariffs.

 

Q: I’m at the end of my 12 month Simplicity contract.  Can I upgrade to iPhone 5 online?

A: Yes,  if you are at the end of your contract, you can upgrade to iPhone 5 with online pre-order or on launch day as long as we have the phone in stock.

 

Q: I’m on 12 month Simplicity but still in contract.  Can I upgrade early and get iPhone 5?

A: If you signed up to the special offer £20 a month On & On Simplicity, you’ll need to wait until after 6 months. All other Simplicity customers still in contract will need to go to an O2 retail shop on launch day, Friday 21 September. You will not be able to upgrade online.

 

Q: I’m on 30 day Simplicity.  Can I upgrade to iPhone 5 online?

A: If you’ve been with us for 6 months or longer, yes, you can upgrade with online pre-order as long as we have the phone in stock. Head over to o2.co.uk/upgrade

 

Q: What if I’ve been with O2 for less than 6 months on a Simplicity tariff?  Can I get iPhone 5?

A: It depends on the result of your last credit check. If you don’t see the option to pre-order via o2.co.uk/upgrade give us a call.

 

Q: Why are your Retail store iPhone 5 prices different to your Online/Telesales prices?

A: When you buy iPhone from O2’s website or through our call centres you will be buying it from Carphone Warehouse (O2 will be acting as an agent for Carphone Warehouse).  Carphone Warehouse set their own price for the iPhones we sell on their behalf, so prices may be different when compared to O2 Retail stores.

 

Q: Is the iPhone 5 available on Pay & Go?

A: Yes – you’ll be able to buy iPhone 5 from O2 on launch day.

 

Q: Is there a Fast Track Upgrade option available for existing customers?

A: Existing customers can pay to end their contract early, however the cost will vary depending on your contract. Call us to discuss this further.

 

Q: How do I find out if I’m eligible for an upgrade?

A: Pay Monthly customers can upgrade early depending on their tariff. Find out your upgrade date by texting UPGRADE to 21602. Or check on MyO2 or the My O2 app on your smartphone.

 

Q: How do I get a nano sim?

A: One will come with the iPhone when you get it from O2 – if you’re buying from elsewhere you’ll be able to get one from us from Monday afternoon (17th September).

 

Q: What if I get an iPhone 5 from somewhere else? How do I get a nano sim?

A: You’ll need to pick a nano sim up from one of our stores from Monday afternoon (17th September).Remember – you won’t need to do this if you’re getting your iPhone 5 from O2 – we’ll supply a nano sim with it automatically.

 

Q: Can I buy iPhone 5 on O2, unlock it and use it on another network?

A: We won’t unlock iPhone 5 at this time. This is to make sure that genuine O2 customers get iPhone 5 on O2.

 

Q: Can I get cash for my old phone?

A: Yes, with O2 Recycle, your old phone could be worth up to £260. And do your bit for people and planet with Think Big. Get a quote today and post your old phone once you get your new iPhone. The quote’s valid for up to 14 days.  Find out how much yours is worth at http://www.o2recycle.co.uk

 

 

 You can find all stores here: http://o2.asymmetry.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

12/09/12 - Like the look of the new iPhone 5?

 

So do we – that’s why it’s coming to O2. More details to come over the next few days - keep checking back here for more...

 

13/09/12 - If you want to keep up to date with all the iPhone 5 news? Register for updates at http://j.mp/O2iPhone5

 

14/09/12 (10:30) - Pre-orders will be live from later today! (including info around tariffs & prices)

 

14/09/12 (11:50) - Looking to buy iPhone 5? See what our in-store prices will be when it goes on sale at http://j.mp/OulVwJ

 

14/09/12 (19:15) - Want some great news? Existing O2 customers can now pre-order the iPhone 5. Visit http://www.o2.co.uk/upgrades to get yours!

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just rang themagain after they told me 2pm and you will all never guess what................................................................ they are not on the system still !!

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I just spoke to someone who said today or TOMORROW!
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@Anonymous wrote:

just rang themagain after they told me 2pm and you will all never guess what................................................................ they are not on the system still !!


NO! Smiley Surprised

Just fell of my chair ... I don't believe it! *total shock*

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@Anonymous wrote:

just rang themagain after they told me 2pm and you will all never guess what................................................................ they are not on the system still !!


Next they'll be saying - Come back tomorrow (Saturday) for pre-orders!?!?!?!?!Smiley Frustrated

 

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one thing you have to remember is that on any network, whether its O2 or EE when 4G arrives you will have to pay for a bolt-on or equivalent 4G tariff to have access to the 4G network, so whoever you sign up with. The price you pay day 1 wont be the price you pay when whatever network it is rolls out 4G !!
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Where did you read that?
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Have a laugh at this while we're waiting:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXr1kmuqGcU

 

Smiley Very Happy

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I registered with Vodafone for Pre order, they called me at 10:30 this morning asking if I wanted to Pre order. Already purchased of Apple was going to go with giff gaff but they not offering Nano sim for few weeks. Only problem I have with is O2 Is data, get 1gb each month an have to do an additional 1gb at £10 need either 2gb included or even unlimited again. Looking at Vodafone that offering 2gb and 3gb packages. Sort it out O2
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same here mate, not fair on current customers! and they can wave goodbye to new customers due to this.... i just dont understand why they would even think this would be a good idea to let the biggest phone release pre order hours and hours after everyone else... surely they should of had all the price plans set up during the night
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Think im just going to wait the extra week it takes apple to send me one (cos I was slow to order from them) and get a nano sim for my existing contract, so that I don't need to be tied to an o2 contract anymore.

 

Really, as I have had an iPhone from o2 since the original iPhone (then 3g, then 4) they should be ringing me up, offering to upgrade my phone for me on the 21st.  At least thats what they should have done had they wanted to keep me contractually bound to them.

 

Now, for the sake of a weeks wait, I can go wherever and whenever I want.

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