iPhone '4' thread

MercilessKiller

dustystar02 wrote: »

Plus......my Dad is on Orange PAYG and keeps getting texts that he has £30 ish towards a new phone.
Would Orange let me put that towards the cost of the £119 phone, with papa's permission of course!

If the £30 off is like a voucher then I don't see why not! If its a promotion only on certain phones then you have no chance

dustystar02

ecossesays - I was going to ring now but my contract doesn't expire until the 26th so i think i will ring on the 24th.
Would be good to hear how we can reserve them before though.

dustystar02

MercilessKiller wrote: »

If the £30 off is like a voucher then I don't see why not! If its a promotion only on certain phones then you have no chance

I think it's something to do with everytime he tops up a certain amount gets banked towards a new phone. Maybe as two seperate accounts they won't let me. Worth trying though. Looking at anyway poss to knock some of that £119 off.

cheesemason

Just had a live chat which went round in circles a bit about getting a microsim. Not sure he didnt say the last bit just to get rid of me!

Welcome to O2 live chat. Someone will start chatting with you soon.
You're through to Ally.
Ally: Hi I'm Ally from O2 Online Chat. How can I help you today?
Tim: Hi Ally
Tim: I have a 12 month simplicity contract with yourselves for iPhone.
Tim: I have pre-ordered an iPhone 4 direct from Apple and am wondering how to go about getting a new microsim for it
Ally: Sure, I'll help you with this.
Tim: So how will I get a microsim? Thanks
Ally: Please click here to register online.
Tim: I've clicked yes to being an existing O2 customer and no to already having a microsim
Tim: But then the next part starts by saying "Purchase your new iPhone from O2", but I am buying it from Apple?
Ally: That's ok.
Tim: But how will i actually get the microsim. These instruction are based on you getting a microsim when you buy from O2. I wont get a microsim with my iPhone from Apple as its SIM free
Ally: Click here to register your interest for iPhone 4
Tim: I've already done that, all it says is you might get sent a microsim. Will you DEFINITELY get a microsim if you register? Surely many more people will register than will actually go through and buy an iPhone?
Ally: I understand, it'll ask you to buy the phone which you don't need but just select that option as then they'll send you the details.
Ally: Yes you should receive it before 24 June 2010 or else you can email call us or get one from the nearest 02 store.
Tim: Thanks for your help

slugger09

Why is the 4 more expensive than the 3gs was on contract? I thought pricing was to be the same?

dvs

ecossesays wrote: »

Has anyone actually talked to Orange about upgrading?
I was about to but they have a recorded message saying if you were calling about the iPhone4 the representatives have no information at present blah blah etc etc. Wasn't in the mood for a "did you not listen to the recorded message" conversation so just hung up.

Call Orange as if you are thinking of leaving and ask for a PAC code. When they ask why, say you want to get the new iPhone 4 on another network. They 'might' be able to help you then.

j19

dustystar02 wrote: »

would it be the end of the world for me to be tied into a 24 month contract if it meant getting the phone on release date and not having the hassle of transferring networks? Plus Orange offering 750mb compared to 500mb on O2. I think I'll do it.

What if your phone breaks after 12 months, and you're locked in for a further 12 with no phone?

It might be worth your while doing an 18 month contract and 6 months Simplicity. Here is a comparison spreadsheet I made that compares these options: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApfeHZ96DqZMdGIwd0lfV2sxRHlwWWV4NW4zYUVaVVE&hl=en_GB#gid=0

*Vikki*

Deals wrote: »

i believe there is a new one coming out with a webcam next month. what recommendations does anyone have for one? thanks in advance. and also any rates. thanks in advance for any tips.

Are you sure about that? If its coming out with a webcam I will wait!

*Vikki*

MercilessKiller wrote: »

Well you'll miss iPhone 5 which will prob have Facetime over 3G (hopefully), larger sized phones, and maybe a few other little upgrades but yeh nothing huuuuge...

iphone 6 will prob be a big upgrade when wi-max networks are public

Whens iphone 5 out?

*Vikki*

MercilessKiller wrote: »

Well you'll miss iPhone 5 which will prob have Facetime over 3G (hopefully), larger sized phones, and maybe a few other little upgrades but yeh nothing huuuuge...

iphone 6 will prob be a big upgrade when wi-max networks are public

Sorry to quote again but whats wi-max?