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iPhone 3GS UK Discussion thread

robbob1980 said:
That's good news as that's exactly (time, place + phone) the same as what I'm doing tomorrow. I've not had a call off apple yet though :(

Regards the topping up of payg sim, I'm going to be putting my current o2 non iphone sim in it so does anyone know if i'll have to top up the new sim? I don't want to be spending a tenner if i don't have to.

Rob
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I was told my the store rep you have to top up the sim that comes with the phone via a top up on the o2 web site. Guess I'll be seeing you there tomorrow!
 
My local O2 shop says they have "quite a lot" of PAYG iPhones ready for tomorrow, but they have no idea what the demand will be like, so they don't know whether they will have enough to go round.

I guess it's difficult to predict this time around!
 
Just got an email from the Apple Store:

Dear Customer,

With the iPhone 3G S launch tomorrow we are extremely excited to anticipate you joining us in this amazing event. At Apple we always strive to give you a great experience when in-store and to ensure that everything runs smoothly, please could you check the following requirements before you visit us.

If you will be joining us as a new O2 customer please ensure that you bring the following documentation:

1. UK Credit or Debit Card registered to your home address(which will also be required for payment of iPhone if applicable)
2. Your Sort Code and Account Number for Direct Debit setup.
2. Proof of Address (e.g current utility bill, bank or building society statement/council tax bill dated within last 3 months, driver’s license)
3. PAC code if you are wishing to transfer existing number from your previous network provider.
Existing number will be transferred within two-five working days of O2 receiving the PAC code. O2 will also give you a temporary number whilst you wait for your existing number to transfer so you can continue to make calls, send texts and surf the internet. If you don't have your PAC code just now, this can be given to O2 within 14 days from when you join join O2.

If you are an existing O2 customer and are in the eligibility period to upgrade we will require the following:

1. UK Credit or Debit Card registered to your home address (which will also be required for payment of iPhone if applicable)
2. Photographic Identification(Drivers License or Passport)

If you are purchasing a Pay & Go iPhone

1. UK Credit or Debit Card for purchase of your Talk Time on your Pay & Go sim, which will activate your 12 month Data Package.

Should you have any queries please contact us on the number below to speak to our concierge team. However we look forward to sharing this amazing day with you tomorrow!

Warmest Regards,

Concierge
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So PAYG need to top up on purchase? I guess it's a government security thing but I love that they'll let you pay £440+ cash for the handset but you have to use a card for a £10 top-up.
 
ensee said:
Just got an email from the Apple Store:



So PAYG need to top up on purchase? I guess it's a government security thing but I love that they'll let you pay £440+ cash for the handset but you have to use a card for a £10 top-up.
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Ah but forcing you to use a card means the SIM is linked to you personally, so if you're planning any terrorist activities the feds can come after you ;)
 
NATO said:
Ah but forcing you to use a card means the SIM is linked to you personally, so if you're planning any terrorist activities the feds can come after you ;)
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LOL!

You need a credit/debit card as Apple have no way of topping up an O2 mobile, so they have to do it by using o2.co.uk - requiring a credit/debit card for the top up!
 
I spoke to 02 twice about this today to two different people in my local store (Leamington Spa).

Activation is done via iTunes, but the contract is setup within the store.
 
tomacwhite said:
I spoke to 02 twice about this today to two different people in my local store (Leamington Spa).

Activation is done via iTunes, but the contract is setup within the store.
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I went into an O2 store today asking about the PAYG option, and they said I had to activate the phone instore via iTunes. Apparently a new policy.

I don't see the point of it? :confused:
 
Do we know definite opening times yet?

I've just looked at O2/CPW/Apple websites and none mention early opening...

So for me in Bath I guess it's:
  • O2 @ 9:02 (as normal)
  • 3x CPW stores all @ 9:00 (as normal)
  • Apple in Bristol @ 9:30 (as normal) - although somewhere I saw a rumour reckoning it'll be 8:00.

Also, rumor that only O2 & Apple will have PAYGO handsets tomorrow?
And fact that O2 & Apple will have PAYGO handsets online tomorrow. With Mobiles.co.uk having them next week.

Comments?
 
I'm going to put it out there and say there won't be any stock issues. We'll all get our phones and then spend the rest of the day weary from getting up so early.
 
My CPW order was cancelled after my bank refused the 1p card test. This is a regular occurrence since I have moved and I order anything to my new address online. So after talking to CPW and asking if I can just go in the morning and pick up a PAYG just so I have one I was told that it was unlikely due to the amount of pre orders that they would have any in. I then phoned 02 who said that they would have loads in and not to worry but to go to the shop as they will not have many for ordering online
 
ensee said:
Just got an email from the Apple Store:
...

If you are an existing O2 customer and are in the eligibility period to upgrade we will require the following:

1. UK Credit or Debit Card registered to your home address (which will also be required for payment of iPhone if applicable)
2. Photographic Identification(Drivers License or Passport)
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That was the bit I wanted to hear, so hopefully I WILL be upgrading from my 1st gen iPhone in the Bullring AppleStore at 8am tomorrow morning!

I will still post on here to report if it was a success.
 
what time is everyone getting to their local apple store? i was going to go to the one in meadowhall at 7 is that early enough
 
tmana said:
I went into an O2 store today asking about the PAYG option, and they said I had to activate the phone instore via iTunes. Apparently a new policy.

I don't see the point of it? :confused:
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Seems a bit ridiculous. Anyone else heard this? It will only make queueing longer.
 
smr said:
That was the bit I wanted to hear, so hopefully I WILL be upgrading from my 1st gen iPhone in the Bullring AppleStore at 8am tomorrow morning!

I will still post on here to report if it was a success.
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Apple's concierge called me to clarify my appointment tomorrow (at the BullRing). He said they open at 8am and 4 people at a time will be called in. Should be about 1/2 hour to do contracts etc.

Though I plan to get there at 08:00 just in case I can get in earlier.
 
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