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Quite annoying that the carriers don't announce prices until the day it goes up for pre orders. Looks like I'll be buying it outright this year. I see 3 are doing unlimited data for 15£ a month so that looks like the best option.
 
Just a reminder to those who are like me and only buy one or two things each year from the Apple site.

Check your card details, make sure their up to date! you don't want to find out its got an expired card whilst your fighting through the virtual checkouts!!
 
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Hi all, I am due an upgrade with EE and although I've had every iPhone since the 3G I've never actually stayed with a network for the 2 years to be able to upgrade.

So I wanted to ask: what is the best way to upgrade? Online or over the phone? I have friends and family discount on my account so I'm thinking to make sure everything goes smoothly just to call but worried about the line being busy for hours.

Anyone with hints, tips or past experience please chime in :)
 
Hi all, I am due an upgrade with EE and although I've had every iPhone since the 3G I've never actually stayed with a network for the 2 years to be able to upgrade.

So I wanted to ask: what is the best way to upgrade? Online or over the phone? I have friends and family discount on my account so I'm thinking to make sure everything goes smoothly just to call but worried about the line being busy for hours.

Anyone with hints, tips or past experience please chime in :)

Over the phone for definite. This way you can sometimes sweet talk them into giving you some kind of extras / discount for being a loyal customer.
 
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Has 3 been removed from 'Add an optional Pay as you go starter pack' on the Apple website? Cant see it anymore!
 
What did 3 do in regards to pre-orders/announcing last year? Anyone know?

Buying mine outright - but want to check out prices for the Mrs...
 
What did 3 do in regards to pre-orders/announcing last year? Anyone know?

Buying mine outright - but want to check out prices for the Mrs...

They were a shambles last year, all the other networks announced and started pre-orders at the same time as Apple. Three didn't launch and announce prices until the afternoon and then the deals were nothing special.
 
you guys sure if we preorder tomorrow phone wont come until the 25th? last year it was one week when it delivered?!?!?!
 
Over the phone for definite. This way you can sometimes sweet talk them into giving you some kind of extras / discount for being a loyal customer.

I'd say in-store, so you can get names and faces of people who promise you things! But the queues will be horrible...

I'm also in this boat. I have a legacy 40% F&F discount, I know it's now going to be cut to 30% when I upgrade, but when I got my 5S two years ago it was a year-long faff to get the discount and back-payments. So I'm hoping for smoother sailing this time. I also hope to see the tariffs go live tomorrow, so I can go into it knowing what I want before pre-orders fly off.
 
I'd say in-store, so you can get names and faces of people who promise you things! But the queues will be horrible...

I'm also in this boat. I have a legacy 40% F&F discount, I know it's now going to be cut to 30% when I upgrade, but when I got my 5S two years ago it was a year-long faff to get the discount and back-payments. So I'm hoping for smoother sailing this time. I also hope to see the tariffs go live tomorrow, so I can go into it knowing what I want before pre-orders fly off.

I'm hoping Vodafone announce their prices (and tariffs) tomorrow also.

I know someone who works in one of their stores and get 30% discount on my line rental.

Seeing as they also offer 12 month contracts that's one of the reasons I'd prefer to stay with them.
 
Same scenario for me too mate! the Mrs wants to upgrade through 3

Her contract is up in October - hoping they
Haha... Maybe I should change the thread title to "UK - PRE ORDERS ARE SATURDAY NOT FRIDAY" :p

Hahaha - I wonder if the extra minute will play a significance? Probably not. Gonna be a pain in the ass cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r, cmd + r etc....
 
I'd also like to know if it's possible to get a pre order delivered to a UPS access point on release day.

Have a look at UPS MyChoice - http://www.ups.com/content/gb/en/tracking/ups_mychoice.html

There seems to be an option on there to get it sent straight to your local access point (after you register). If I manage to get one for release day delivery I'm thinking of using this as I'll be out for most of the day.
 
Preorder is on Monday guys

Just had a top secret email from Tim Cook!!

Monday 8:01am, put that in your diary!!
 
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