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Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

xma1e_ — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:03:54 GMT

Now that it's confirmed that O2 will not be supplying the Lumia 950 XL, I'm now looking at my options.

If I were to purchase a SIM Free Lumia 950 XL elsewhere would it be able to access all O2 features, like visual voicemail?

The same with purchasing from Carphone Warehouse on O2, will that support visual voicemail?

My final option, and most likely option, is to just leave O2 and go to a network that supports the new flagship XL phone.

Thanks

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

ianh — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:18:40 GMT

I would imagine that visual voicemail would only be available if you purchase the phone through O2.

There may be other features that are carrier specific but none come to mind just now

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

MI5 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:43:08 GMT

VVM only works with O2 firmware

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

xma1e_ — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:03:39 GMT

That's a shame, will there be any other features reliant on firmware?

So far, I can only see Carphone selling the XL with carrier access. So definatley won't have VVM

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

MI5 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:45:41 GMT

Nothing else I can think of, just the VVM.

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

xma1e_ — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:21:51 GMT

That's not so bad then. I can live with that.

I'll compare the big 3 and see which one works for me, at the moment the EE euro roaming option looks pretty tempting.

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

jonsie — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:16:45 GMT

Just make sure you get good coverage with them...

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

PhoneChanger — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:05:37 GMT

You could always re-flash the firmware once you've bought it to O2 firmware to restore VVM

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

MI5 — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:12:42 GMT

I would doubt there would be an O2 version of the firmware to flash though?

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

PhoneChanger — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:57:34 GMT

Good point!

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

xma1e_ — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 23:20:34 GMT

Are there any users here that have their phones on O2 via Carphone Warehouse?
I'm not sure what the difference is buying a phone (any phone not just the 950) via them or going direct to O2?

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

Cleoriff — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 23:51:34 GMT

Hi @xma1e_

The only difference is the Refresh contract which is only available directly from O2. This allows you to pay off your handset early and either upgrade...or walk away. CPW do offer phones on O2 but you will be on a 2 year contract..

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Discussions-Feedback/A-Guide-To-O2-Refresh/td-p/877701

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

MI5 — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:43:33 GMT

CPW only sell sim free unbranded phones so you get the advantage of no network branding / bloatware and an unlocked handset.*
*except for iPhones.

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

xma1e_ — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 11:48:57 GMT

That is interesting, although since O2 increased the EU roaming quota, SIM free hasn't been such an issue for me.

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

Cleoriff — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 11:52:32 GMT

@xma1e_ wrote:
That is interesting, although since O2 increased the EU roaming quota, SIM free hasn't been such an issue for me.

Well I did both. Bought my phone sim free/unlocked from CPW...and went for an O2 Sim Only tariff...Best of both worlds...:smileywink:

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

Toby — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 11:55:38 GMT

If you go for he CPW deal @xma1e_ do let us know how you get on with the phone! Even though we're not stocking it currently. I'm sure everyone here would love to know what its like!

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xma1e_ — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:27:52 GMT

Sure!

I'm really wanting to see the 950XL, I've held the 950 in my hand and it's a great size, I'm hoping the 950XL will be just as easy to put in the pocket!

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

Curr946 — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:15:18 GMT

Means ill have to buy mine sim free from cpw or ms store. Really wanted to move to the refresh tarrif but for the extra 50 bucks, im going BIG!

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:13:29 GMT

Got mine from Carphone warehouse and im on a refresh contract and i have visual voicemail its under the phone settings. i turned it on and got text from o2 confirming it. so i dont think it needs any firmware

Re: Lumia 950 XL Options now that O2 are not supplying it.

MI5 — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:18:15 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Got mine from Carphone warehouse and im on a refresh contract and i have visual voicemail its under the phone settings. i turned it on and got text from o2 confirming it. so i dont think it needs any firmware

It doesn't as it's now part of the firmware, but you won't be on refresh if you bought from CPW.