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Confirmed (again!) O2 PAYG 8GB=£349.99 16GB=£399.99
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well they sent out emails saying it would be available at launch so they set up the expectation and then changed their minds.
What is going to happen in people will wait until december then the iphone will be released then people will be like oh a will just wait to the 3rd Iphone comes out cause apple will probably release one at WWDC '09.o2 have lost their self alot of money
Jonathan
Jonathan
I've been reading some of the new help and T&Cs that are up. It is stated here (http://www.o2.co.uk/iphone/existingiphonecustomers) under the 'Your Old iPhone' tab that:
So, no visual voicemail for PAYG customers. Though it seems that using other O2 sims (non-iPhone ones) is possible.
So, no visual voicemail for PAYG customers. Though it seems that using other O2 sims (non-iPhone ones) is possible.
Obviously O2 are going down this route as they want to get people purely on contracts... they have a dislike of all things PAYG as its something that is left in the control of the customer.. and that is something they certainly want to exploit as the 3G is an in-demand device... so a few PAYG customers might be tempted to move over to contract. Others, like yourself... will wait, get bored.. and then wait further for the real 2.0 device next year; and then face the same problems of not getting a PAYG version for a further 6 months, so you know your place..
I am disappointed with Apple allowing this .. If someone wishes to purchase an Apple product they should be allowed to do so without being forced to take a contract. Its a desirable phone .. and making PAYG customers feel like 3rd class citizens is not what Apple is all about.
OK.. So what is then stopping you getting a new iphone 3g from Europe and then getting a new PAYG sim or even getting one from apple.com/uk and getting a new PAYG sim?? or using you current o2 payg sime with the new wifi & data bolt on.
Ok i have just phoned o2 customer services and this is how it went:
Me: will the iphone 3g pay as you go be available to buy in the 11th
o2: yes it will be in all stores.
Me: ... are you 100% positive?
o2: yes, i have the information in front of me here. The pay and go iphone from o2 will be available for all customers on the 11th july 2008.
Me: are you sure it isnt just the contract option that will be available because the website says PAYG will be coming later in the year?
o2: it is definatly being released on the 11th july 2008.
Me: i have had o2 stores tell me it will not be available for PAYG on that date.
o2: no, i have the information and i can confirm that the PAYG iPhone 3G will be available on the 11th July 2008.
well there you go, i couldnt believe it.
Me: will the iphone 3g pay as you go be available to buy in the 11th
o2: yes it will be in all stores.
Me: ... are you 100% positive?
o2: yes, i have the information in front of me here. The pay and go iphone from o2 will be available for all customers on the 11th july 2008.
Me: are you sure it isnt just the contract option that will be available because the website says PAYG will be coming later in the year?
o2: it is definatly being released on the 11th july 2008.
Me: i have had o2 stores tell me it will not be available for PAYG on that date.
o2: no, i have the information and i can confirm that the PAYG iPhone 3G will be available on the 11th July 2008.
well there you go, i couldnt believe it.
Try ringing again and let us know what contradictions a different sales rep says...
just phoned o2 again and recorded it.
the mp3: http://http://www.apss09.dsl.pipex.com/o2call.zip
proof the o2 pay and go will be available on 11th????
the mp3: http://http://www.apss09.dsl.pipex.com/o2call.zip
proof the o2 pay and go will be available on 11th????
Good wurk fella - Although I think your telling him more than he tells you....
Yeah good work but that bloke didn't have a clue just shows what a **** up 02 really are.
Tell me about it.
I bet Apple are really pleased the contract went to 02...i bet t-mobile would have handled this launch better!
Its over for 02!
Apple instead of profits you should have researched the best provider to do your products proud and increase the brand and long term share value...the apple has rotten!!
LOL.. While I would love to believe this guy and would love to go and get one I just know that its not going to happen.
You should call them back again and ask the same question and see what answer you get
You should call them back again and ask the same question and see what answer you get
To disappoint and anger me even before becoming one of their customers is pretty clever. It is unacceptable to announce this a few days before the launch date, and especially so after having accepted pre-registrations (what good they were).
I've just emailed them to express my disappointment. On it's own, it's worthless, but if everyone sends one, they might realise how many people they've p*ssed off.
I've just emailed them to express my disappointment. On it's own, it's worthless, but if everyone sends one, they might realise how many people they've p*ssed off.
That's the same with most customer service staff, in every shop, even with Apple. Most enthusiastic techies know more than the staff.
I'm sorry for being annoying with questions...
if I buy iphone 3g for £300 do i have to pay £10 for every month out of 6 months?
or do i get it already with the pay and go price and pay £10 for each month after the first 6 months?
if not, that would mean its £360..
if I buy iphone 3g for £300 do i have to pay £10 for every month out of 6 months?
or do i get it already with the pay and go price and pay £10 for each month after the first 6 months?
if not, that would mean its £360..
If you want the data plan you pay £10 a month after 6 months have elapsed, the first 6 months being free.
You don't have to pay it at all if you don't want.. however not paying it could get expensive as then you're paying by the mb.
This is all academic of course because you *can't* buy an iphone 3g for £300 and by christmas you can bet the pricing has changed completely.