12-09-2012 18:41 - edited 25-09-2012 12:59
12-09-2012 18:41 - edited 25-09-2012 12:59
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!
13-09-2012 15:46
13-09-2012 15:46
O2 staff - we could really do with some clairty in this thread around nano-SIMs for people buying the phone outright.
Pre-orders start at 8am tomorrow morning. Obviously I can buy a PAYG SIM through the Apple store but that costs £10 and why should I have to spend that money when chances are I can probably get one for free from you. Please can we have an answer today, or certainly before 8am tomorrow?
The idea that there's plenty of time because the phone isn't avilable yet is laughable. People will be flocking to pre-order in under 24 hours so publish information now.
13-09-2012 15:47
Where did you find the order a nano sim link? Are you sure it wasn't to order a micro sim?
13-09-2012 15:47
It does say this on the site...
The new iPhone uses a nano sim and it's smaller than a micro sim. We'll give you a nano sim when you get the new iPhone.
13-09-2012 15:47
Wow. That's not a bad deal. I'm currently on a 30 day Simplicity for £20, but the Three Unlimited Data, 200m + 5000 texts at £12.90 is pretty good. I'd miss visual voicemail, of course, but it would still be quite a saving. And if O2 don't react soon, I suspect I'll have little choice where to get a new nano sim anyway.
13-09-2012 15:48
You might be right about it being for a micro sim. But why would they put a link on the iPhone5 site to upgrade to a micro sim?! 😕
13-09-2012 15:50
How did you find out pre-orders start at 8? No-one will give me a time 😕
13-09-2012 15:52
@Anonymous wrote:Wow. That's not a bad deal. I'm currently on a 30 day Simplicity for £20, but the Three Unlimited Data, 200m + 5000 texts at £12.90 is pretty good. I'd miss visual voicemail, of course, but it would still be quite a saving. And if O2 don't react soon, I suspect I'll have little choice where to get a new nano sim anyway.
Remember Three don't allow tethering for free.
You'll have to add another £5 onto the monthly cost if you want tethering.
Oh, and o2 simplicity gives you 20 MMS / picture messages a month too. three have none.
Still a good deal, just letting you know.
PS would also like to know where the "order nano sim" link is?
13-09-2012 15:54
I just spoke to Manjua on the online chat and they said that i can call up tomorrow at 8am to pre order an iPhone 5!
13-09-2012 15:54
@Anonymous wrote:How did you find out pre-orders start at 8? No-one will give me a time 😕
To be fair, I made that assumption because that's when it happened last year with the 4S, plus 8am here is midnight in San Francisco, plus the Apple stores are opening at 8am on 21st Sept for sales.
But I might be wrong. It's a fair bet though.
13-09-2012 15:54