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The U.K. iPhone 4 Thread
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LOL I'm thinking along those lines too, just may not mention it to him and see if he notices!!
tesco any good? I know they piggy back O2, also at them prices does that mean the handset costs more?
Ive liked the look of Tesco's 12 month plan alot over the past months and is incredibly tempting if the plan stays for the Next Gen iPhone, its certainly a run between the 12 month plan and the O2 PAYG....... id probs end up spending the same amount over the year....
Thanks seen tons of videos and news articles on this but don't trust myself with a hatchet or pair of scissors probably destroy the sim in d process
When I put a Tesco SIM in my iPhone it just says O2....
Anyhow, that £35 12mth contract does look tempting. Hope it stays for the next model.
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My first post on the Mac Rumor forums and all I can say is that I can't friggen wait until Monday! I was going to get a 3GS for Christmas but I held of the temptation in anticipation of a new iPhone this summer and i'm pleased I have waited!
Hey people, I came up with an Idea to get iPhone unlocked and keep the PAYG 12Month Free Internet Bolt-on on O2 - tell me what you think about it
Quoting from O2 website:
When I bought my 3G 16GB, I got the iPhone in one box, from store warehouse, and the sim card in an envelope at the cash till.
There was no way for them to know that this number is associated with this particular model of the iPhone.
What would happen if I never used the NEW simcard in the envelope (the one with 12 month free internet) - and instead I put in an OLD O2 simcard and requested the unlock of the phone?
If they asked about it the NEW simcard I would tell them that I just threw it away, as I wanted to keep my old number and did not know about the free internet.
They surely would not be able to cancel the bolt-on on the new, still unused NEW simcard? Because how would they know that this simcard went to me? I do not leave my name and they do not run a credit check on me when I but a PAYG phone.
Do you think it would work?
PS. The situation with buying iPhone 3G happened 18 months ago, I'm just thinking about pulling this off when buying the new iPhone 4G. I'm going abroad for the whole summer, but then I'm comming back to UK so I will need both the unlock and free internet. And I assume that ultrasn0w will not be available for quite some time, just like it was with the 3GS.
Quoting from O2 website:
When I bought my 3G 16GB, I got the iPhone in one box, from store warehouse, and the sim card in an envelope at the cash till.
There was no way for them to know that this number is associated with this particular model of the iPhone.
What would happen if I never used the NEW simcard in the envelope (the one with 12 month free internet) - and instead I put in an OLD O2 simcard and requested the unlock of the phone?
If they asked about it the NEW simcard I would tell them that I just threw it away, as I wanted to keep my old number and did not know about the free internet.
They surely would not be able to cancel the bolt-on on the new, still unused NEW simcard? Because how would they know that this simcard went to me? I do not leave my name and they do not run a credit check on me when I but a PAYG phone.
Do you think it would work?
PS. The situation with buying iPhone 3G happened 18 months ago, I'm just thinking about pulling this off when buying the new iPhone 4G. I'm going abroad for the whole summer, but then I'm comming back to UK so I will need both the unlock and free internet. And I assume that ultrasn0w will not be available for quite some time, just like it was with the 3GS.
Is it unethical to take a 'sickie' on launch date do you think?
Unethical, possibly. Justified, yes.
Think how much more work you could get done with a new phone!
See you in the queue?
Hey people, I came up with an Idea to get iPhone unlocked and keep the PAYG 12Month Free Internet Bolt-on on O2 - tell me what you think about it
Quoting from O2 website:
When I bought my 3G 16GB, I got the iPhone in one box, from store warehouse, and the sim card in an envelope at the cash till.
There was no way for them to know that this number is associated with this particular model of the iPhone.
What would happen if I never used the NEW simcard in the envelope (the one with 12 month free internet) - and instead I put in an OLD O2 simcard and requested the unlock of the phone?
If they asked about it the NEW simcard I would tell them that I just threw it away, as I wanted to keep my old number and did not know about the free internet.
They surely would not be able to cancel the bolt-on on the new, still unused NEW simcard? Because how would they know that this simcard went to me? I do not leave my name and they do not run a credit check on me when I but a PAYG phone.
Do you think it would work?
PS. The situation with buying iPhone 3G happened 18 months ago, I'm just thinking about pulling this off when buying the new iPhone 4G. I'm going abroad for the whole summer, but then I'm comming back to UK so I will need both the unlock and free internet. And I assume that ultrasn0w will not be available for quite some time, just like it was with the 3GS.
The Apple shop activated my PAYG sim whilst I was there. I had no option. It then sat in a drawer for 6 months whilst I used up the remainder of my contract. 6 Months PAYG wasted. But even supposing I was lucky enough to get them to not activate it. They still scanned it and associated it with that phone. So it might not work for you. Worth a go though.
Unethical, possibly. Justified, yes.
Think how much more work you could get done with a new phone!
See you in the queue?
I'm so tempted to get the train down to regent street. Might see Stephen Fry out and about there!
But then again I'll probably end up at the nearest o2 store.
They've now dropped to £186. They should get mine today or Monday if no one is in to sign for it. So I will just be in the 7 day cut off. Bet they drop my offer to £186. Oh well, still more than I was expecting to get and it all goes towards my new iphone
Just sold my 3G 8GB for £255.
Will post it off on monday.. Hope the wait isn't too long for iPhone 4...
Will post it off on monday.. Hope the wait isn't too long for iPhone 4...
