It's not been updated, but they've received an update that it will be updated. It's like having a meeting about a meeting!! Wonderfully inept O2...
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It's not been updated, but they've received an update that it will be updated. It's like having a meeting about a meeting!! Wonderfully inept O2...
Oh and all the British pride kinda tempted me into joining rather than lurking... Hello all 😀
Dont think it matters really what time but im gonna get there for 8am. There weren't no queue for the 3g last time round for me
I'm going to invent a reason why I need to be in the building that overlooks the Apple store (usually it's an excuse not to be in that building!). When it's looking quiet I'll just go and grab my reservation 😎.
Tempted to power on one of the old webcams for the night and aim it at the store to see when people start queuing!
I will be, although not until lunchtime... I have a 32gb Black one reserved but honestly, I'm being tempted by the white with orange bumpers... Although, I won't be investing in anything until all those darn networks release their tariffs.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/iphone...not-compatible-according-to-apple-16-06-2010/
have a look in the write up under T-mobile.
probably get there for 7:30 i think. I may eat my words, but will it be that busy?
I think though it's physical presence rather than order.
CJM
macrumors 68000
There's some busy threads out there. Seen one or two with over 100,000 replies.
MikeWilson
macrumors 6502a
My four T-Mobile SIMs arrived today. Time to get happy with the scissors!
(Realistically, I may even use two of them and move to T-Mobile PAYG... we'll see)
(Realistically, I may even use two of them and move to T-Mobile PAYG... we'll see)
Hi guys
I didn't reserve at my 'local' Apple store which is a 40 min drive (Eldon Square, Newcastle) and I regret this ALOT lol I was planning on ringing o2 for an upgrade or moving network and go for the contract route as I don't have £500 laying about (and I want an iPad as well). What I was wondering is whether Eldon Square will have units that are for sale for customers who did not pre order?? I am hoping to get one from a network but with them not releasing any information and the rumours of limited numbers then I might just drive to Newcastle and risk it.
Sorry if this has been mentioned but this thread is huge now ha
Cheers!
I didn't reserve at my 'local' Apple store which is a 40 min drive (Eldon Square, Newcastle) and I regret this ALOT lol I was planning on ringing o2 for an upgrade or moving network and go for the contract route as I don't have £500 laying about (and I want an iPad as well). What I was wondering is whether Eldon Square will have units that are for sale for customers who did not pre order?? I am hoping to get one from a network but with them not releasing any information and the rumours of limited numbers then I might just drive to Newcastle and risk it.
Sorry if this has been mentioned but this thread is huge now ha
Cheers!
Hmm, is this a normally reliable source? I realise that it could well be true, but it seems based on one talk with customer service who, as we've seen throughout the thread, are generally clueless.
I'm only one month away from the end of my contract, so if I show up on the 24th and T-mobile haven't started offering it, I'll probably just go with Orange...
I have just received an email from Tesco Mobile that says that the iPhone 4 is coming and to register. I clicked the register link and it takes you straight to the page that I registered on for that email that they have just sent :S
Anyone else get this?
Anyone else get this?
I read earlier in this thread that pre-ordered iPhone 4s that are not picked up on the 24th are then available to customers on the 25th. But I doubt there would be many available then! Hope this helps 😉
nomad01
macrumors 68000
LOL Mine arrived this morning too. Each one in a separate envelope.
My iPad sim arrived too so I'm all ready now for a DIY job if I can't get a proper micro-sim.
Ok, I just read about last 15-20 pages of this thread, probably barely caught up with the end of it as new posts keep being added (and there'll probably be 20 new ones by the time I manage to post this). 🙄
My question:
I'm with O2 and have 7 months left on my contract, so 7x£20=£140 to buy myself out of the contract, and start a new contract.
But, I was wondering, could I buy a new phone from Apple, SIM-free, then ask for a micro-sim (or even cut my existing one), and continue my current contract, until it expires, using the new iPhone 4? Obviously, I'd sell my 3GS to help fund purchasing the new SIM-free iPhone 4.
This way, I wouldn't tie myself up with a new contract.
I must admit, I'm quite confused with all the options. 😱 I heard about Simplicity, but I'm not sure I understand it properly, and if it would be a good option for me. I thought it was a Pay-and-Go option, but then, I see they also have a 30-day and 12-month options, which is like a contract? 😕
I don't even want to start considering other carriers, been with O2 for over 10 years, and even if they're not the best, it keeps things (already overly complicated!) simpler to just stay with them, as they'll all be more-or-less competitive (hopefully).
Hopefully, someone can advise and clarify any of the above raised points for me.
Thanks!
My question:
I'm with O2 and have 7 months left on my contract, so 7x£20=£140 to buy myself out of the contract, and start a new contract.
But, I was wondering, could I buy a new phone from Apple, SIM-free, then ask for a micro-sim (or even cut my existing one), and continue my current contract, until it expires, using the new iPhone 4? Obviously, I'd sell my 3GS to help fund purchasing the new SIM-free iPhone 4.
This way, I wouldn't tie myself up with a new contract.
I must admit, I'm quite confused with all the options. 😱 I heard about Simplicity, but I'm not sure I understand it properly, and if it would be a good option for me. I thought it was a Pay-and-Go option, but then, I see they also have a 30-day and 12-month options, which is like a contract? 😕
I don't even want to start considering other carriers, been with O2 for over 10 years, and even if they're not the best, it keeps things (already overly complicated!) simpler to just stay with them, as they'll all be more-or-less competitive (hopefully).
Hopefully, someone can advise and clarify any of the above raised points for me.
Thanks!
AdamA9
macrumors 65816
They'll do it for you. Provided you're out of contract they will set up a new one with T-Mobile (provided they're ready to go from the 24th). They put in your micro-sim and set up the transfer of data for you and also the new contract.
Should do if you're reserved one for contract. Although I'm sure when you get there you can pay the contract price for the hand-set. I'm sure I read somewhere that when you get to the store, if you've reserved a PAYG one, you can always get a contract on it.
The guys at Apple have informed me they've only put the questions on the reservation system to guage how many contract they'll be sorting out on the day.
Also, I'm heading to Brighton to collect mine. For anyone else doing this, the mall doesn't open until 8am, but they're creating a queue by where Borders used to be. They'll hand out tickets so you don't have to run to the store in the morning to keep your place, you can just queue there in an orderly 'English' fashion 😀
So,
I want to buy an iPhone on a buisness plan, this is what I use my iPhone for.
How do I do this?
Thanks.
I want to buy an iPhone on a buisness plan, this is what I use my iPhone for.
How do I do this?
Thanks.
Via a Carrier (Orange, Vodafone, O2), Contact them but they won't say anything yet. 😎
I've ordered a iPhone for pickup at the Norwich store, so does anyone know what the queues there are normally like? Is there a good time to turn up, bearing in mind I don't want to be camping outside the store. thanks.
This should be completely possible on any phone other than the iphone, but as it's 'special' I think O2 are saying that you HAVE to be on one of their new special iphone plans. That's a load of crap, and they just want to make more money off us because of the micro sim. So they're basically not giving out micro sim replacements.
However, cutting your own down will be fine - if you mess it up, you can order another regular sized sim from O2!