iPhone goes on sale to other networks

[Dos_Box]

3 to offer iPhone next year ? Register Hardware

 

Sweet. I may just consider getting one next year then providing they do a sim\network free version.

[gibbo_ap]

i hear that the orange release date is the 10th of nov, which is a day after the o2 exclusivity deal ends... cant wait

 

EDIT: i actually read the article u posted, lol, it to says the date lol.

[mac_shinobi]

i hear that the orange release date is the 10th of nov, which is a day after the o2 exclusivity deal ends... cant wait

 

EDIT: i actually read the article u posted, lol, it to says the date lol.

 

Am staying with 02 anywho as prefer them over the other 2 ( orange and vodafone )

[dezt]

all excited now, my 3 contract is up early next year sometime, was thinking of upgrading to the HTC Hero when it's available in Nov, but may just hold out for the iphone.

[Ric_]

Am staying with 02 anywho as prefer them over the other 2 ( orange and vodafone )

 

Sounds like an ideal negotiation tool though

[sparkeh]

Thanks! I was on the verge of getting an iPhone, think I'll wait now.

 

Sweet. I may just consider getting one next year then providing they do a sim\network free version.

 

Well I hope that the increased competition opens things up and that does indeed happen.

[mac_shinobi]

Sounds like an ideal negotiation tool though

 

Need a faster phone now and need the extra space but will be handy for the next iphone I get after this contract is up.

[Dos_Box]

My Touch Pro HD is getting a bit long in the tooth now, but would be fine for a few more months yet.

[james14100]

Only thing i want is unlimited texts as i always go over so which ever provider can give me that then they'll get my custom!

[ChrisH]

Only thing i want is unlimited texts as i always go over so which ever provider can give me that then they'll get my custom!

 

There are unlimited text packages on most networks now.

 

I am keeping my options open for this one when it comes out here [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e52TSXwj774]YouTube - Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid (iDon't) Commercial[/ame]

Edited October 26, 2009 by ChrisH

[james14100]

There are unlimited text packages on most networks now.

 

Not for iphone there isn't though

[mac_shinobi]

There are unlimited text packages on most networks now.

 

I am keeping my options open for this one when it comes out here

 

Some of that is not entirely true - no time to explain now but can post my thoughts later on

[ZeroHour]

Sweet. I may just consider getting one next year then providing they do a sim\network free version.

That probably wont happen for a same cost so you will mostly always be cheaper getting a proper contract.

 

My Touch Pro HD is getting a bit long in the tooth now, but would be fine for a few more months yet.

OMG its newer then my iphone by months LOL.

 

I am now thinking about switching to the Motoroloa Driod (andriod based) as it looks rather ace.

Edited October 26, 2009 by ZeroHour

[gaz350]

Not for iphone there isn't though

 

As a bolt on. £7.50.

[DrCheese]

I *may* switch to orange when they get the iphone, o2's 3g coverage is down right terrible compared to them. The coverage maps on o2's website are some what of a joke.

 

You only need to look at the ofcom coverage maps to see how bad o2's 3g service is

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/broadband/cellular/3g/maps/3gmaps/coverage_maps.pdf

 

My city is apparently "HSPDA" but most of the time it falls over to edge or even GPRS. It was the same with my Nokia. Even when I've travelled the country and came close to London it's sat on edge most of the time. It was pretty bad that I got a better service when I was abroad in Holland than I do on my own network.

[mac_shinobi]

I *may* switch to orange when they get the iphone, o2's 3g coverage is down right terrible compared to them. The coverage maps on o2's website are some what of a joke.

 

You only need to look at the ofcom coverage maps to see how bad o2's 3g service is

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/broadband/cellular/3g/maps/3gmaps/coverage_maps.pdf

 

My city is apparently "HSPDA" but most of the time it falls over to edge or even GPRS. It was the same with my Nokia. Even when I've travelled the country and came close to London it's sat on edge most of the time. It was pretty bad that I got a better service when I was abroad in Holland than I do on my own network.

 

Might be something to consider later on when they go to the other networks but not too convinced with oranges support line etc but will take the above into consideration when they are out on the other networks

[DrCheese]

Yeah, as bad as o2's coverage is, they do have really good CS support (and it's UK based) It was a major reason I went for them over 3 when I originally started my contract.

 

o2 have been threatened with fines by ofcom in the past (as recently as last year) for having such naff 3g coverage.

Ofcom warns O2 over slow 3G rollout - ZDNet.co.uk

 

It does make me wonder why Apple went with them in the first place....

[mac_shinobi]

Yeah, as bad as o2's coverage is, they do have really good CS support (and it's UK based) It was a major reason I went for them over 3 when I originally started my contract.

 

o2 have been threatened with fines by ofcom in the past (as recently as last year) for having such naff 3g coverage.

Ofcom warns O2 over slow 3G rollout - ZDNet.co.uk

 

It does make me wonder why Apple went with them in the first place....

 

one thing - its called money

 

Because 02 let them have there 15% or w/e it was

[james14100]

As a bolt on. £7.50.

 

No longer available - the only one they do now is another 500 for £7.50

[mac_shinobi]

No longer available - the only one they do now is another 500 for £7.50

 

I just upgraded today - waiting for them to post it via dhl so should have it on thursday / friday this week and am on the £44 a month contract which is 500 texts and 1200 mins so easier to make a phone call then a text :D

[Haptic]

I just upgraded today - waiting for them to post it via dhl so should have it on thursday / friday this week and am on the £44 a month contract which is 500 texts and 1200 mins so easier to make a phone call then a text :D

 

you selling your old iphone then ?

[mac_shinobi]

you selling your old iphone then ?

 

sold already on ebay just gotta post it off tomoz

[james14100]

I just upgraded today - waiting for them to post it via dhl so should have it on thursday / friday this week and am on the £44 a month contract which is 500 texts and 1200 mins so easier to make a phone call then a text :D

 

yeah i'm on that tariff too. use about 1000 of the minutes but even with 1000 texts (with the bolt on) i still go over

[mac_shinobi]

yeah i'm on that tariff too. use about 1000 of the minutes but even with 1000 texts (with the bolt on) i still go over

 

maybe give them a call and see if you can figure someit out ?

[Haptic]

sold already on ebay just gotta post it off tomoz

 

blimey you dont muck around,

 

well if anybody has a half decent phone for sale pm me details as mine has had its day people cant even hear me , hmm mabye thats a good thing lol:cool: