
on 23-02-2013 10:16
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on 23-02-2013 10:16
I am not coming here to ask any question about how or when to unlock Iphone5, it is already 6 month since Iphone 5 was released. And it is the only smart phone cannot unlock at this time. It is not happy as a customer of O2, we want to unlock it, and I believe if there is enough customer complain it to O2, they will do something, maybe. I have done that. Come on guys, If you are a Iphone5 user, please complain it, maybe call them or email them. I feel so upset, Iphone5 still cannot be unlocked!!
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on 23-02-2013 21:24
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on 23-02-2013 21:24
@jonsie wrote:I agree....contract phones should not be locked in the first place!
So true.
The revenue is guaranteed anyway so there is no need lock a device. I beleive the decision was to stop people rushing in to get one on contract, unlocking it and then going round the corner to sell it, in which case O2 still has the 24 month contract - unless these people then defaulted then leaving true customers wihtout the latest and greatest iPhone.
Personally I think a phone and a contract should be two separate things completely, subsidies should be scrapped and we would have a much healthier network choice as well as educating people on the true value of a phone....
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on 24-02-2013 10:07
@version7point0 wrote:
@jonsie wrote:I agree....contract phones should not be locked in the first place!
So true.
The revenue is guaranteed anyway so there is no need lock a device. I beleive the decision was to stop people rushing in to get one on contract, unlocking it and then going round the corner to sell it, in which case O2 still has the 24 month contract - unless these people then defaulted then leaving true customers wihtout the latest and greatest iPhone.
Personally I think a phone and a contract should be two separate things completely, subsidies should be scrapped and we would have a much healthier network choice as well as educating people on the true value of a phone....
How many people do you know who would be able or want to pay out £500+ for a handset ?
The networks would suffer if your idea came to fruition.
They are a victim of their own business strategy by offering high end phones for next to no outlay or free, coupled with freebie gifts such as Tv's and Games consoles etc.
We all know they lock the device to ensure you only use their network wether your in your native country or roaming abroad, so they not only earn revenue from the monthly payments but also that of say roaming costs etc.
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on 26-02-2013 10:29
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on 26-02-2013 10:29
It will happen in the UK, and I reckon it will be sooner than we think. Several network bosses have said it's likely, but it will only happen if they all agree, and currently Three won't.
Anyway, the level of subsidy in the UK is ridiculous and it's about time we had a reality check.
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on 26-02-2013 10:32
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on 26-02-2013 10:32

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on 26-02-2013 10:40
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on 26-02-2013 10:42
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on 26-02-2013 10:42

Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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on 26-02-2013 10:43
Would you rather pay more for the phone in order to have cheaper tariffs?
Just curious as to what people would prefer.
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on 26-02-2013 10:44
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on 26-02-2013 10:44
@Anonymous wrote:Would you rather pay more for the phone in order to have cheaper tariffs?
Just curious as to what people would prefer.
Yes I always pay more for a sim free phone so I can stay on a cheaper tariff that is no longer available.
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on 26-02-2013 10:46
Imagine, you want a phone, you go to CPW/P4U/Manufacturer and buy your phone. The networks offer you sim only deals.
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on 26-02-2013 10:48
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on 26-02-2013 10:48
Yes, exactly what I do now......
@Anonymous wrote:Would you rather pay more for the phone in order to have cheaper tariffs?
Just curious as to what people would prefer.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.

