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 16:33
@Anonymous wrote:
@Toby wrote:
I'm sure you are all eager for some news on the release in relation to O2 and as soon as we have any info for you, we'll let you all know.Toby, since pre-orders start tomorrow morning (exact time doesn't matter), and since none of us outright buyers want to go spending £10 on a PAYG nano-sim through the Apple online store if we don't need too, please can I / we have an answer sometime today on the question of whether we'll be able to just pick up a free nano-sim from an O2 store?
Just a simple yes / no will suffice, that's all.
Sorry guys, we don't have that answer either. We'll have to wait for the info as well.
13-09-2012 16:34
Just been told over the phone. If you visit an o2 store on the 21st they will issue you a nano sim.
13-09-2012 16:35
I'm a bit shocked that with only about 15 hours to go that there has been no annoucement about anything yet. It's worrying that all the networks seem to be so unprepared. Surely they could have an estimated guess at what the prices etc... were going to be from Apple.Spell Check
13-09-2012 16:36
@Anonymous wrote:Just been told over the phone. If you visit an o2 store on the 21st they will issue you a nano sim.
For Simplicity (30-day) contract customers?
13-09-2012 16:44
For Simplicity (30-day) contract customers?
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Yes that's right or people buying the phone from Apple that need a sim!
13-09-2012 16:45
this is where im stuck also, i dont want to have to drive 20 + miles to the nearest o2 store to pick up a nano sim when they will be rammed with angry people wanting handsets! its going to be inscane
13-09-2012 16:50
13-09-2012 16:50
The BEST 30 day option is GiffGaff by far, in terms of value.
£10 for 250 mins, unlimited texts, unlimited data (TRULY unlimited as well).
Though of course if you want the fancy extras like tethering and visual voicemail, its not the ideal solution.
Its pointless worrying about 4G, as it wont be mainstream for years. Apple did say that O2 were one of the partners for DC-HSDPA though, which I assume would also affect GiffGaff and Tesco Mobile etc as well.
13-09-2012 16:50
13-09-2012 16:50
Man o2 on twitter are nuts, i keep trying to get an answer to 1 simple question.
Can i take my current iphone4s micro sim and swap it for a nano sim so i can continue to use my current contract/tariff on a sim free iphone5 i purchase outright from Apple?
this is what im being told.
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@O2 i have a 4s with mico sim and want to buy iphone 5 sim free can i get o2 to swap the sim to the new nano an keep current contract
@wasted_d Hi there, no need to specifically get a Nano-SIM - they'll come with the iPhone 5
@O2 you missunderstand im on a o2 contract with my 4s, i want to swap that micro sim to the nano sim on iphone5 an keep my contract?
@wasted_d Keeping your number and getting it onto the new nano-SIM won't be an issue"
Maybe im asking it the wrong way.
13-09-2012 16:53
13-09-2012 17:16
13-09-2012 17:16
@Anonymous wrote:Man o2 on twitter are nuts, i keep trying to get an answer to 1 simple question.
Can i take my current iphone4s micro sim and swap it for a nano sim so i can continue to use my current contract/tariff on a sim free iphone5 i purchase outright from Apple?
this is what im being told.
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@O2 i have a 4s with mico sim and want to buy iphone 5 sim free can i get o2 to swap the sim to the new nano an keep current contract
@Anonymous_d Hi there, no need to specifically get a Nano-SIM - they'll come with the iPhone 5
@O2 you missunderstand im on a o2 contract with my 4s, i want to swap that micro sim to the nano sim on iphone5 an keep my contract?@Anonymous_d Keeping your number and getting it onto the new nano-SIM won't be an issue"
Maybe im asking it the wrong way.
Or you've understood it in the wrong way - the answer is in the second reply: yes. You just need to do micro-sim -> nano-sim transfer which is the same as the changing sims e.g. payg to contract. That is quite normal so not a big issue. The current contract details/tariff remain the same. As in the first reply, if they are coming with a nano-sim you only need to be concerned with transfering the sim information.