iPhone 5 is coming to O2...

[Abs]

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!

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I reckon O2 should charge people for the nano sim if there getting the I Phone 5 from a non O2 source.

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That should get some interesting responses

[Anonymous]

I dont see why O2 should give new nano sims away if the person hasnt even got the handset supplied from O2.

The nano sims will be in high demand as it is, O2 shouldnt be handing them free out like sweeties.

[jonsie]

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@MI5 wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

I reckon O2 should charge people for the nano sim if there getting the I Phone 5 from a non O2 source.

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That should get some interesting responses

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Standby to dodge the bullets!

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I dont see why O2 should give new nano sims away if the person hasnt even got the handset supplied from O2.

The nano sims will be in high demand as it is, O2 shouldnt be handing them free out like sweeties.

 They will still be using O2's network, and thus O2 will still be making money out of the customers who have chose to buy from elsewhere.

Too be honest with amount of ill feeling that O2 are getting due to the 4G fiasco with the iPhone 5, then they can't really afford to p**s customers off anymore by making them pay for a sim card that will be used on their network and thus making them money.

Re the nano sims in high demand. The mobile operators will have stock piles of nano sims has its been known for months that the next iPhone would use a nano sim. 

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[Anonymous]

i just ask a question, with regards to this upgrade for tomorrow that is now going to be online (thank God for that). 

1: does anybody know what time this is going to start

2: does anyone know when it will come up on o2 website that they will be doing this?

[Anonymous]

Unless the phone is locked to the O2 network I still reckon O2 should charge for suppling a new nano sim for a phone they havent actually supplied to the customer.

A lot of these unlocked I Sheep 5's will end up on EE network once people are out of O2 contract.

The fanboys want there 4G as its this months new shiny must have precious thing.

[Anonymous]

All the unlocked phones will be bought at full price so it's up to the buyer who they go to. 

Why would anyone want an o2 sim if they weren't going to be on o2? 

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Unless the phone is locked to the O2 network I still reckon O2 should charge for suppling a new nano sim for a phone they havent actually supplied to the customer.

A lot of these unlocked I Sheep 5's will end up on EE network once people are out of O2 contract.

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@Anonymous wrote:

A lot of these unlocked I Sheep 5's will end up on EE network once people are out of O2 contract.

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Again, that is the choice of the customer.

Once you are out of contract, you are then free to shop around and choose whoever is best for your requirements. The O2 nano sim would be no good if the customer moved operators, but O2 would still have recouped more than the cost of the nano sim from the money they would have made off of the customer. The cost of the nano sims will be very small due to the extremely large amounts they will be getting from whoever makes them.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

All the unlocked phones will be bought at full price so it's up to the buyer who they go to. 

Why would anyone want an o2 sim if they weren't going to be on o2? 

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Exactly.

The thinking behind expecting someone who is obviously choosing to use O2 (hence the need for the nano sim card), to then pay for a sim card is beyond me.

[Anonymous]

Is it confirmed by O2 that you can pre order from tomorrow ? Not sure how it's going to work when the is no tariffs, handset costs from 02 yet.