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UK iPhone 5 thread
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That shouldn't be the case.
When you're porting a number between networks, it won't happen until the next day.
One or two people have managed to pick one up from store. Majority have ordered then on the phone so will be here tomorrow or wednesday
this was for a contract phone...
when you said sim i thought you meant a contract sim card... id just go with everything like you said
Thanks! Hope it's as quick as that. Just want to get it sorted so I'm all set for the madness on Friday
So do you think that it is safe to say that our iPhones are coming from the UK instead of China since Apple hasn't sent out 'Shipped' emails yet?
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http://store.apple.com/uk/help/shipping_delivery
Under 'Delivery Date Information'
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http://store.apple.com/uk/help/shipping_delivery
Under 'Delivery Date Information'
hadn't seen the delivery map. Still very annoying though as my Apple store order checker still days delivers 21/9
It might just get there on 21/9 you never know! - they probably give the 21-27 date to cover themselves as a just in case.
I was wondering that. Mine still says prepared for shipment (black 32gb email confirmation at 08:25)
So do you think that it is safe to say that our iPhones are coming from the UK instead of China since Apple hasn't sent out 'Shipped' emails yet?
Seems odd if so, doubt they'd risk sending the phones from China to the UK on the week of release... I'm no expert but I'd imagine they've been stored in the UK well before the release day..?
So do you think that it is safe to say that our iPhones are coming from the UK instead of China since Apple hasn't sent out 'Shipped' emails yet?
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http://store.apple.com/uk/help/shipping_delivery
Under 'Delivery Date Information'
Well, I hope so.
But theoretically, if no delays were to occur, they could fly out Thursday afternoon (GMT time, from China) and be with us for Friday. That would be cutting it really fine though. Although technically feasible, any holdups in customs, weather, traffic, would leave at least some people without an IP5 on Friday.
It is more likely they will ship out Tuesday, or Wednesday at latest to leave 1 day spare for sorting out delays. I'd sleep much easier if I saw them ship out from Ireland tonight similar to where the iPad 3 came from, though.
Apple must be skimping on deliveries, especially in Scotland. These are by no means cut off areas. I don't live in an affected area, but other than the real highlands and islands, there is no excuse for that patchwork map.
Is it too much to expect apple to go the extra mile in exchange for our "apple tax"?
Yeah I thought that, my cousin lives in Ayr and he also got a phone call saying there would be a slight delay. Seems strange when its so close to Glasgow.
O2 Nano Sims Being Distributed In Store
Here's my brief story that might be useful for some people. I will be getting my iPhone this Friday from Apple.
I was initially on O2 on a Simplicity contract that had expired. That contract was rolling on for years and therefore, whilst they don't offer it anymore, I still was paying £20 a year for Unlimited Texts, 600 minutes and Unlimited Internet. As long as I didn't change my contract, that would always remain the same.
With O2 initially not announcing when and how we can get nano sims, like many of you, I also switched over to Three on a monthly contract (the £12.90 one). I got my PAC code from O2 and they told me that the contract doesn't expire until that PAC code is actually used.
When I called up Three, I signed up but told them that I would not be using my PAC code yet until I get my nano sim card in the post. They sent one out and it should be arriving tomorrow.
During this wait, I found out today that O2 are now doing nano sims. I called up my local O2 store in Westfield London (White City) and asked them about the nano sim cards. They said they can give me one if I came down. I went down and picked up three (one for brother and dad too). They didn't question anything, they simply gave them to me.
They also activated my nano sim for me (migrated my number from micro sim to nano sim) since I had the adapter (the sim packet comes with one anyways), so I wanted that fully acticated and ready to go for Friday. In the meantime, I would just use the micro sim adapter and use it in my iP4.
I then called up Three when I got home and told them that I'd like to cancel. Their customer support was superb. Man was very nice and told me that if I call up tomorrow once I get my sim, they can cancel without any charges applied, as long as I don't use their service. I have 14 days to cancel, so will do that tomorrow.
I am currently awaiting for my O2 nano sim to get activated. I assume this will take a little longer (but still well within 24 hours) due to the number of requests they probably have at this time. I now have my nano sim essentially ready to go and I remain on O2 with a great contract.
People who went to Three as a last resort just so they can start using their iP5 on Friday might want to look into doing something similar if they can.
/#coolstorybro
Here's my brief story that might be useful for some people. I will be getting my iPhone this Friday from Apple.
I was initially on O2 on a Simplicity contract that had expired. That contract was rolling on for years and therefore, whilst they don't offer it anymore, I still was paying £20 a year for Unlimited Texts, 600 minutes and Unlimited Internet. As long as I didn't change my contract, that would always remain the same.
With O2 initially not announcing when and how we can get nano sims, like many of you, I also switched over to Three on a monthly contract (the £12.90 one). I got my PAC code from O2 and they told me that the contract doesn't expire until that PAC code is actually used.
When I called up Three, I signed up but told them that I would not be using my PAC code yet until I get my nano sim card in the post. They sent one out and it should be arriving tomorrow.
During this wait, I found out today that O2 are now doing nano sims. I called up my local O2 store in Westfield London (White City) and asked them about the nano sim cards. They said they can give me one if I came down. I went down and picked up three (one for brother and dad too). They didn't question anything, they simply gave them to me.
They also activated my nano sim for me (migrated my number from micro sim to nano sim) since I had the adapter (the sim packet comes with one anyways), so I wanted that fully acticated and ready to go for Friday. In the meantime, I would just use the micro sim adapter and use it in my iP4.
I then called up Three when I got home and told them that I'd like to cancel. Their customer support was superb. Man was very nice and told me that if I call up tomorrow once I get my sim, they can cancel without any charges applied, as long as I don't use their service. I have 14 days to cancel, so will do that tomorrow.
I am currently awaiting for my O2 nano sim to get activated. I assume this will take a little longer (but still well within 24 hours) due to the number of requests they probably have at this time. I now have my nano sim essentially ready to go and I remain on O2 with a great contract.
People who went to Three as a last resort just so they can start using their iP5 on Friday might want to look into doing something similar if they can.
/#coolstorybro
What options are people choosing when phoning O2? I haven't had any luck yet. Got transferred to customer services, and got cut off, tried a different option, persisted, but he said the option still wasn't on the system. Thanks!
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Anyone who ordered via apple - direct .. any news on shipping yet .. mine still says preparing for shipment
Especially annoying knowing they are delivering to a store less than a 20 min walk away...