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iPhone 5 is coming to O2...

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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!

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Thing is busybee1, we don't want it in time for launch. We want it in time for orders.. Preferably a few hours before so we can all make the decision on one of the following;

1. Switch to EE contract
2. Purchase an iPhone directly from apple and get a EE sim only contract
3. Stick with O2
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@adamtemp64 wrote:

http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/specs.html makes no mention it is in the box microusb-lightning.

 

No adaptor came with the 4s but again was available from apple


Let's hope someone will report them to the EU for flouting the law as I'm sure it has to be compatible straight from the box otherwise all manufacturers could get around it by having an adapter 'available'.

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Quite simply- Will there be more details announced TODAY about how,when and where to order a o2 Nano sim to replace an existing O2 micro sim? Ready for people who would like to stay with o2 and keep the same mobile number but pre order the handset from apple separately tomorrow.  thank you

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I have a pay monthly contract iphone 4S with O2 but will be buying a sim free iPhone 5 from apple next week. How do I get a nano sim in order to continue the contract with my new phone?

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@Anonymous wrote:

@adamtemp64 wrote:

http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/specs.html makes no mention it is in the box microusb-lightning.

 

No adaptor came with the 4s but again was available from apple


Let's hope someone will report them to the EU for flouting the law as I'm sure it has to be compatible straight from the box otherwise all manufacturers could get around it by having an adapter 'available'.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2011/oct/07/iphone-4s-micro-usb-adapter says how apple can do it

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I too want to know pricing on upgrade as dependant on that i may order from apple sirect and moce to simplicity, need to know in advance so when preorder does go live, i know where to order from before its too late!!
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We want the info ...

 

They'd had months and months to prepare ... its sheer laziness and hardly groundbreaking!

 

They already know what they are going to do ... do you really think they'd only come up with what they want to do in 48hrs ...

 

Typical, you just cannot spend the money when o2 think they are doing us a favour ... this is exactly the same behaviour that cost them the 4G!

 

Nationalism aside, we are not very good at this type of preparation in the UK. For some reason we are not worried about losing customers. However, Business is business. They should have launched their plans on the same day as Apple announced the iPhone 5. Customers need to prepare BEFORE the pre-order goes up... and need to be maintained as customers as the number one priority! I am not seeing many satisfied customers on here ... and these are eager consumers ... perhaps o2 are not clever and don't need the business????

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100 posts in less than 18 hours.

Not sure whether that's what Leonard was referring to when he said, "Keeping people active and interested is extremely important, especially since we want to make the community a more vibrant and exciting place."
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Pretty sure the iPhone 5 was only announced yesterday wink but do you not realise that it is Apple that call the shots. They hold back the info and drip feed it to the fanboys to build exactly this type of hype.

The Networks are not allowed to release info until it is signed off by Apple.

Anyone would think some peoples lives depended on getting their new, but rather mediocre iPhone 5. Defo won't be swapping out my 4S until something decent comes along.

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Information on NANO SIM SWAP:

Jess: Hi I'm O2 : Jess. How can I help?

ChrisA: When will I be able to order my Nano Sim for the iPhone5?

Jess: You'll be able to order it from 21st September.

ChrisA: Will o2 stores have stock on release of the handset?

Jess: Yes sure
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