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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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the 30 pin adapter?. Are you referring to charging the phone?. You'll obviously get a charger with it.
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Im currently chatting to someone....
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@Anonymous wrote:
Ah, just noticed the free 30-pin adapter seems to be USA only. You don't get the same thing on the UK Apple Store site.

**bleep** it -was hoping your earlier post would have been true!! **bleep** Yanks - they always get everything for nothing......Smiley FrustratedSmiley Very Happy

 

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Just worth reminding ourselves while we have the extra time; even if we are dead set on getting the new iPhone 5, there are some things we need to be aware of so as to enter our new contract armed with 'futureproofing' knowledge:

 

The iPhone 5 whether we purchase it from Apple or o2 is likely NOT to work on o2's eventual 4G network (whenever that happens!).

 

o2's 4G promise: We'll have to buy out 90% of our remaining contract and pay the cost for the new 4G handset when launched whether that be iPhone 5S/HTC/Samsung etc. 

 

So, how will we make up this 90% cost for the 5S ... answer would appear to be to sell the iPhone 5 you buy/reserve on Friday 14th September. In a years time, although iPhone's have traditionally held a lot of their value, we *may* get less for the iPhone 5 than we might think now, as at that future date who would want an o2 phone that would only access 4G on EE when nearly all EE's own iPhone 5 customers are switching to the iPhone 5S too and therefore a flood of EE iPhone 5 handsets will already be up for sale? So it is *possible* that the sale of our iPhone 5 would not achieve quite the amount of money we would need to get an iPhone 5S.

 

Just saying ... we all make our own decisions slight_smile

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@Anonymous wrote:
Ah, just noticed the free 30-pin adapter seems to be USA only. You don't get the same thing on the UK Apple Store site.

**bleep** it -was hoping your earlier post would have been true!! **bleep** Yanks - they always get everything for nothing......Smiley FrustratedSmiley Very Happy

 


...sorry - wasn't using a swear word there or anything - only used the word dayam (without the extra 'a' and the 'y'....didn't realise it would 'bleep' it out....!!!Smiley Embarassed

 

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So unlike other networks is 24 month the only option

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Just ran a few sums against the O2 store tarrif that I may go for in comparison to the O2 month by month simplicity tarrif im on. Obviously there are cheaper sim only tarrifs to be had but I couldnt be bothered looking for them since thats not what im interested in 😛

 

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£21.50 O2 simplicity = £516 for 2 years
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32gb
£599 - bought outright from apple

64gb
£699 - bought outright from apple


£1115, 32Gb phone outright
£1215, 64Gb phone outright

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£36 24 month contract = £864 for 2 years
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32gb
£209.99 - from O2

64gb
£269.99 - from O2

£1073.99 32Gb phone outright
£1133.99, 64Gb phone outright

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Difference
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24 month contract works out cheaper by...

£41.01 32Gb phone
£81.01, 64Gb phone

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@andrewstevenson wrote:

So unlike other networks is 24 month the only option


I wouldnt bet on it. I'm sure the online store will have 12 and 18month options. Seems strange that the official retail list doesnt at least have an 18 month option.

 

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@Anonymous wrote:

Anyone know how much space ios6 takes up?

 


http://www.zdnet.com/heres-whats-new-in-the-ios-6-gm-seed-7000004244/ has some figures

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Thanks!
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