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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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Can still buy now and its a legally binding contract.

 

Point is though, that they are trying and have come up with something. 

 

It seems the bigger you are (o2), the less you try!

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I was on a 2 year iPhone 4 contract, when that ended, I just went on to a cheap simplicity deal.

 

Is there any benefit to me staying with O2 for the iPhone 5? Like an upgrade discount or whatever? If not, I'll just go with Orange.

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Is this where I drag out my favoured statement of pointing out there isn't any great deals anywhere on an in-demand phone. Sure it may look like it but check the T&C's/Coverage etc very carefully before you jump.
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Well O2 doesn't even have 3G where I live yet.

Orange does, plus they'll be having 4G in Birmingham (where I'll be commuting to every day) soon
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Got it........all the students need an iPhone 5 before the start of university year at the beginning of October !!
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Just came across the following post over on Macrumors.com, if anyone is interested or brave enough.....!!!!

 

Here it is:

 

There is much discussions on the giffgaff forums about transferring to the nanosim, and it has been discovered that most sims can be cut down manually to the nano sim size safely.
There are 3 generations of sim cards(standard, mini, & micro) if you have the old standard 1st generation of sim card, then this will NOT be able to be cut down to a nano sim. But the rest can. Most people now do have either a mini or micro sim version.
iPhone ZenVideo have a video showing you which sims are compatible, and how to cut it down. They also have a template you can print off, in order to help you accomplish this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey43IqOk7_k&sns=tw

This will also apply to you if you use any of the other smaller networks

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I guess in just a little disappointed the although I've been with O2 since day one, that is not recognised as being loyal. Also that Vodafone are giving nano sims away like tic tacs and O2.......well are simply quiet. If Vodafone know in advance the iPhone 5 needed a nano I'm 99.9% sure O2 did too
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not sure how true this is but i just rang and spoke to a nice o2 lady she said they will be doing pre orders for only current o2 contract customers
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According to the iPhone 5 page on o2.co.uk....

 

Who can pre-order the new iPhone on O2?

O2 Pay Monthly customers eligible for an upgrade.

O2 Business customers eligible for contract renewal.

Existing O2 Pay & Go customers that want to join Pay Monthly. But we won't be offering Pay & Go until launch day.

New customers that want to join O2 on Pay Monthly or Business.

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I just tried to order a nano sim replacement via the O2 website and it says that one has already been ordered for my mobile number?!
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