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!
27-09-2012 16:15
27-09-2012 16:15
there is no excuse for that, i feel that is pathetic, i got the same email last night . Time is come to go elsewhere, im sure another network will treat you better, cant do much worse
27-09-2012 16:20 - edited 27-09-2012 16:21
27-09-2012 16:20 - edited 27-09-2012 16:21
Hi guys,
Sorry, what's happened? I'm not sure I fully understand
27-09-2012 17:26
28-09-2012 10:04
Exactly right. I have been messed about and lied to from the beginning. It is now clear that o2 knew on the 14th that it did not have enough stock to meet it's launch day obligations but continued to promote being able to deliver new phones on the 21st as long as orders were placed by 4pm on the 20th. A downright falsehood that I can only assume was meant to (fraudulently) induce customers into renewing with them or moving to them.
Now let me be clear - I fully appreciate the challenges around delivering so many new items - that is a given. What is not acceptable in any way shape or form is to be lied to by your service provider. And to compound this already terrible piece of customer disservice, I have been given inconsistent advice by chat "gurus" each and every time I have spoken to one.
Very, very poor o2. Very, very poor - and you are not even cheap!
28-09-2012 10:25
28-09-2012 10:25
28-09-2012 10:53
28-09-2012 10:53
It is illegal to lie about what stock you have to induce customers into ordering a phone. Bur i have been told carphone warehouse dealt with the orders and some of the blame needs to lie with them also. You have every right to go to the ombusman, especially as the law dont lets mobile phone providers give existing customers only 24 month contracts, As to wether that is inforceable via the ombusman that is another matter http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-02/01/ofcom-demands-networks-sell-12-month-contracts
28-09-2012 16:56 - edited 28-09-2012 18:02
28-09-2012 16:56 - edited 28-09-2012 18:02
I'm afraid it appears to have been lies from day one with o2.
After all the "3-5 working days" on Monday garbage, which followed the "on Monday" garbage I was fed on launch day, which itself was preceded by the "on launch day" garbage I got all last week; here I am a full seven days after being promised my new phone. Current status according to My o2; "In progress". Also garbage I'm afraid as my real status is "Planning which Orange shop to visit over the weekend".
29-09-2012 11:15
Unfortunately after being on hold for the umpteenth time for 15mins and counting I have decided to hang-up for the last time. I have been with O2 now for well over 6 years and have never had a problem in the past. I am entitled an "upgrade" but to get my iPhone 5 i must take out a "new contract" paying the same charges as a new customer would. Add to this the fact that O2 have no 4G internet in the pipeline in the next 24months and that they cannot match other providers tariffs (mins/texts and data) I have decided to go elsewhere, which I feel is a shame. I shall be asking for my PUK code as soon as my new handset arrives... Bye Bye
30-03-2013 14:55
Speaking of lies,
Have you guys already covered their numerous contradicting explanations as to why they refuse to unlock iPhone 5s ?
Well, I had this lovely chat today with an operator :
This situation annoyes me so much that I do take a bit of my time every week to go on a weekly rant, hoping that it'll one day change something, I'm borderline not even bothered to do it anymore.