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Title: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 14, 2010, 04:55:05 pm
See here

http://www.gadgetvenue.com/vodafone-reveal-iphone-4-uk-price-starts-free-45month-contract-06142921/

Don't know how true that is but that will be good if that is the case

Edit: Momentum is Building

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/vodafone-announces-iphone-4-uk-prices-16gb-189-32gb-280-16-04-2010/
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Greeners on June 14, 2010, 05:00:34 pm
Interesting..................

So they expect people to pre-order tomorrow with no prices?  :confused: :chicken:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 14, 2010, 05:01:01 pm
i will be  :rolleye:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: edd666999 on June 14, 2010, 05:02:44 pm
i have already ordered one on o2 and one on vodafone both 32gb versions.

i HATE the iphone but LOVE selling them on ebay to people who do like them and are willing to pay the extreme cost.

The 16gb's are currently up for £600/700!!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: ollie288 on June 14, 2010, 05:04:05 pm
i have already ordered one on o2 and one on vodafone both 32gb versions.

i HATE the iphone but LOVE selling them on ebay to people who do like them and are willing to pay the extreme cost.

The 16gb's are currently up for £600/700!!

Does that actually work?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 14, 2010, 05:04:11 pm
how could you order when they are not taking any orders yet
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Greeners on June 14, 2010, 05:05:36 pm
how could you order when they are not taking any orders yet

+ 1  :chicken:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 14, 2010, 05:06:28 pm
Its impossible to have ordered one yet.

All you can do is register interest.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 14, 2010, 05:07:41 pm
Its impossible to have ordered one yet.

All you can do is register interest.

was just typing the same
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 14, 2010, 05:11:16 pm
I wish O2 would hurry and announce there prices so i know wether to jump ship or not  :signLOL:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: edd666999 on June 14, 2010, 05:16:46 pm
 :signLOL:

 :innocent:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 14, 2010, 05:20:07 pm
so you must work for a phone company then or have a mate who does
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: edd666999 on June 14, 2010, 05:22:17 pm
i work in the CPW main building, so yes in a way you right the order isnt placed technically but its in my account and will go through the second the sku's become active.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRStu on June 14, 2010, 06:15:07 pm
I wonder what they'll offer to keep me in contract with them??  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 14, 2010, 06:17:49 pm
Prob feck all as they have taken the info offline (looks like it was an accident) :P

I can't believe with pre order starting tomorrow that we still don't know prices. :fighting:

Me thinks a bit of price fixing might be taking place  :fighting:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: winrya on June 14, 2010, 06:34:23 pm
I'm a bit shocked no one has released any info about tomorrow, I'll pre order regardless of cost but if it were cheaper on vadafone, i'd go there instead of o2.  I'm not bothered about orange or t mobile as the coverage is awful round my way
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 14, 2010, 06:37:34 pm
i work in the CPW main building, so yes in a way you right the order isnt placed technically but its in my account and will go through the second the sku's become active.

Any idea on the sim free versions availability /cost
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: keith on June 14, 2010, 10:36:17 pm
They are all rip of merchants. its all a ploy last minute prices no ones wants to comit until they know what the other muppet factory is doing. And who in there right mind pays 600 for a mobile they deserve all they get - turkeys!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRStu on June 15, 2010, 06:01:40 am
Anyone seen any prices yet??
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 06:32:11 am
Anyone seen any prices yet??

Nope not yet.

Just checked all the sites as well  :fighting:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRStu on June 15, 2010, 06:48:57 am
Hmm. odd.

Wonder if they're all intending to go live at say 8am.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 07:04:28 am
Don't know but i think its a pretty poor show that no-one knows (for definate) what anyone is going to charge.

Plus i cant order mine till the 24th anyway as i have to pay out of my current contract which only goes live on the 24th :sad1: :sad1:

So i'll be knocking on the door of the O2 shop in town that day  :signLOL:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 07:50:08 am
I see the Apple Store is down (7.49am), so they'll be putting the PAYG on the site.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 07:57:08 am
I see the Apple Store is down (7.49am), so they'll be putting the PAYG on the site.
Its Been down since 5am
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 08:33:46 am
Cool, I wasn't up that early! :wink:

I've just rang O2 about an upgrade and they directed me to the Apple website saying they'll be taking pre-orders, even for contract holders. Sounds wrong to me.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 08:56:15 am
i have already ordered one on o2 and one on vodafone both 32gb versions.

i HATE the iphone but LOVE selling them on ebay to people who do like them and are willing to pay the extreme cost.

The 16gb's are currently up for £600/700!!

take in to account your 18-24 month contracts at a minimum £35pcm and the £200-£300 cost of the handset and you can sell them all day long on the bay for £600-700 at a loss  :stupid:

plus they will be available on pay-as-you-go from the offset..........

i hope you loose money  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 09:06:17 am
you can pre order now!

16gb £499 and 32gb £599

only probems is that it comes up page not found and the website is going painfully slowly!

Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 09:12:15 am
Yeah, I'm waiting on the phone - I can't see getting through the order process online without it crashing.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 09:23:24 am
Anyone else frantically pressing refresh lol
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: prepree on June 15, 2010, 09:25:32 am
you can pre order now!

16gb £499 and 32gb £599

only probems is that it comes up page not found and the website is going painfully slowly!



I guess these are the PAYG prices, still nothing on 02's website, i also noticed the white one isnt available yet :sad1:

Let us know how you get on andrew!!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 09:26:08 am
Will do!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 09:27:45 am
Haha, got through, their system isn't allowing them to place any orders. Answer: give us a call back later. Ouch.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: prepree on June 15, 2010, 09:30:01 am
System overload!!

Still think its crazy none have them have released pricing yet!

 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 09:31:18 am
went through the order process and then on the final screen it froze then came up SORRY unable to save your order :sad1:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 09:36:54 am
went through the order process and then on the final screen it froze then came up SORRY unable to save your order :sad1:

me too, then i rang them and believe it or not they order from off the same website and cant do it as its down  :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 09:38:49 am
Ha, well that's never going to work is it!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 09:41:41 am
And not the Knob has just put the phone down on me !!!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 09:43:34 am
just worked  :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

order placed for 32gb!!!!

took fooking ages on the final screen then finally popped up saying your credit card details have been authorised  :drinking:

roll on next thursday!!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 15, 2010, 09:49:03 am
With which carrier?

Surely they must announce which carrier the PAYG handset is tied to?
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 09:49:27 am
Still unable to order from O2 or Vodafone :sad1:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 09:49:48 am
PAYG are unlocked so will work on any carrier
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 15, 2010, 09:50:50 am
£499!

That is steep!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 09:52:23 am
no carrier mentioned on the website...

i noticed on the usa site you had to put which carrier you were with etc

im just going to ring up 02 and ask for a micro sim to carry on with my existing rolling iphone contract which is £20pcm

fingers x to see what they say!  :happy2:

Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 15, 2010, 09:52:51 am
PAYG are unlocked so will work on any carrier

Your right Carl...

Quote from: http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=OTY2ODA2OQ
Buy your iPhone from
Apple SIM-free.


It works with the carrier of your choice.
Buy your iPhone from the Apple Online Store and choose your own GSM carrier. You can change carriers at any time.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 15, 2010, 09:54:36 am
I wonder if Apple has done this due to the carrier's being slow with pricing decisions.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 09:54:59 am
im just going to ring up 02 and ask for a micro sim to carry on with my existing rolling iphone contract which is £20pcm

This is what I'm doing. It actually states on the tariffs page that you can buy a PAYG and use your Simplicity tariff.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 09:55:44 am
PAYG are unlocked so will work on any carrier

Your right Carl...

I know  :P :signLOL:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 15, 2010, 09:59:19 am
 :booty:

The whole store is down, I have just tried to spec a MBP and it takes me to the same "Page Not Found!".

Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 10:01:44 am
just got off the phone to 02 and they are sending me a new micro sim so i can carry on with my £20pcm  :happy2:

no more contracts  :star:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 15, 2010, 10:03:39 am
so what you all doing ? buying the phones from apple or 02 and just sticking the new sim in or are you going contracts as i cant see any prices yet or am i looking in the wrong place  :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 10:07:18 am
just got off the phone to 02 and they are sending me a new micro sim so i can carry on with my £20pcm  :happy2:

no more contracts  :star:

who did you speak too, when i rang they said they dont have micro sims yet  :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 10:08:04 am
Just got through online and ordered one, no email confirmation yet though, anyone know how they ship things out ?
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 10:10:27 am
For online i did it by already having it in basket, i then logged into my account and from a different screen, went to basket and it went straight through  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Greeners on June 15, 2010, 10:12:15 am
For online i did it by already having it in basket, i then logged into my account and from a different screen, went to basket and it went straight through  :happy2:

On the Apple site?

Apple store is completly down at the minute.......... I may nip into town and go into the Apple store.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 10:17:14 am
so what you all doing ? buying the phones from apple or 02 and just sticking the new sim in or are you going contracts as i cant see any prices yet or am i looking in the wrong place  :confused:

It's just preorders for PAYG handsets. People will be getting new micro sims for existing contracts and sticking it in the new phone. That's what I'm doing anyway - I'm on a Simplicity tariff.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 10:17:40 am
For online i did it by already having it in basket, i then logged into my account and from a different screen, went to basket and it went straight through  :happy2:

On the Apple site?

Apple store is completly down at the minute.......... I may nip into town and go into the Apple store.

yes, the store was down when i did it, but somehow i logged in to my account and the phone was in the basket
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 10:19:40 am
just got off the phone to 02 and they are sending me a new micro sim so i can carry on with my £20pcm  :happy2:

no more contracts  :star:

who did you speak too, when i rang they said they dont have micro sims yet  :confused:

nice indian chap on 02! he also mentioned i could go to an 02 store to get one as they have them in stock and can activate them there and then :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 15, 2010, 10:21:50 am
yeah i am on simplicity too so will call 02 and see what going on  :smiley:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 10:27:41 am
So the website is down, and phone sales can't sell them at all. Bit of a f*ck up - whatever preparation work they've done for it hasn't really worked.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 10:28:43 am
So the website is down, and phone sales can't sell them at all. Bit of a f*ck up - whatever preparation work they've done for it hasn't really worked.

yeh i was amazed when i rang up and he say hang on i will log onto the website, then oh sorry it appears to be down !!!, then he hung up on me
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 15, 2010, 10:30:22 am
02 just said we are not taking pre orders  :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 10:37:17 am
That might prove costly if the other networks do :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 10:37:36 am
O2 aren't - as far as they are concerned the phone goes on sale on the 24th.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 15, 2010, 10:38:15 am
 :fighting: dicks whats all that about then  :stupid:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MitchGTI on June 15, 2010, 10:38:59 am
yeah just been to 02 shop and all they say is fill out the online form and we will keep you posted!? : ( MEGA GAY!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 10:39:54 am
i just spoke to two seperate people an both said not avaialble, i did speak to someone a few days back and they sent me a sim, BUT it was a normal big one, when i rang up they said the micro sim is not available ?

just got off the phone to 02 and they are sending me a new micro sim so i can carry on with my £20pcm  :happy2:

no more contracts  :star:

who did you speak too, when i rang they said they dont have micro sims yet  :confused:

nice indian chap on 02! he also mentioned i could go to an 02 store to get one as they have them in stock and can activate them there and then :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 15, 2010, 10:40:27 am
must be down to them not knowing how much to charge  :stupid:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 10:45:30 am
Oh thy know how muh to charge. However they will be scared of getting pipped by Voda etc so won't release any pricing till nearer the time.

I am going to wait a couple of days i think and let the queues die down. Saying that there were no queues for the 3GS when that was released. So you never know.

So who is getting White and who is getting Black.

Ive always had black due to the plastic back. But as this new one is glass front and back I don't know wether to have a change and go for a White one?
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 15, 2010, 10:50:48 am
Guys - Does the iPhone 4 take regular sim cards?  On the Apple website it states it takes the micro sim cards but i contacted vodafone and they said it will take either.  Does anyone know?  :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: cameluk on June 15, 2010, 10:52:52 am
Guys - Does the iPhone 4 take regular sim cards?  On the Apple website it states it takes the micro sim cards but i contacted vodafone and they said it will take either.  Does anyone know?  :confused:

Only the microsim
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 15, 2010, 10:54:29 am
Blummin Vodafone!!!  :fighting:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 15, 2010, 10:56:34 am
u cant pre order white on apple store
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: winrya on June 15, 2010, 11:28:40 am
My local o2 shop said they expect to Start taking pre orders tomorrow but will find out more this afternoon
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 12:11:41 pm
Well they must be having problems if they still haven't got the site live yet :confused:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 12:19:16 pm
well they have managed to email me my order confirmation :happy2:

maybe they have sold out  :signLOL:


Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 15, 2010, 12:26:00 pm
Working for me now. But I'm not 100% certain on what I'm doing yet  :fighting2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 12:45:14 pm
Working but I still can't get into the ordering stage.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: edd666999 on June 15, 2010, 01:14:03 pm
i have already ordered one on o2 and one on vodafone both 32gb versions.

i HATE the iphone but LOVE selling them on ebay to people who do like them and are willing to pay the extreme cost.

The 16gb's are currently up for £600/700!!

take in to account your 18-24 month contracts at a minimum £35pcm and the £200-£300 cost of the handset and you can sell them all day long on the bay for £600-700 at a loss  :stupid:

plus they will be available on pay-as-you-go from the offset..........

i hope you loose money  :happy2:


1. who said its a loss? i have the contracts anyway and pay that out every month. so all im doin is keeping my blackberrys (plus i discount on the tariff + phone price)

2.When they have no stock left they will also be worth more

3. typical iphone user cant get past that 1 button on the front  :grin:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 15, 2010, 01:55:36 pm
i have already ordered one on o2 and one on vodafone both 32gb versions.

i HATE the iphone but LOVE selling them on ebay to people who do like them and are willing to pay the extreme cost.

The 16gb's are currently up for £600/700!!

take in to account your 18-24 month contracts at a minimum £35pcm and the £200-£300 cost of the handset and you can sell them all day long on the bay for £600-700 at a loss  :stupid:

plus they will be available on pay-as-you-go from the offset..........

i hope you loose money  :happy2:


1. who said its a loss? i have the contracts anyway and pay that out every month. so all im doin is keeping my blackberrys (plus i discount on the tariff + phone price)

2.When they have no stock left they will also be worth more

3. typical iphone user cant get past that 1 button on the front  :grin:

apple do not expect any supply issues with this handset, they are ready to ship upto 3million handsets per month  :happy2:

so good luck and i hope you enjoy those not so free minutes :drinking:



Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 03:16:02 pm
Nice, finally managed to order a 32Gb :smiley:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: winrya on June 15, 2010, 03:25:23 pm
Ohhh don't know what to do, contract or stay on sim free?!?!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 03:33:10 pm
The £600 handset cost is a bit of a psychological barrier to say the least! I'm happier to keep the monthly cost lower though, plus there's a bit more freedom of who you use. I'll probably stick with O2 mind, unless Orange announce a better SIM only contract.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 15, 2010, 03:48:38 pm
Does anyone happen to know if the carriers will provide a micro sim card version of your sim card, so that you can use it in the iPhone 4?

I phoned Vodafone and they were not sure on what was happening in regards to this.  Unsure if anyone has any information from the other carriers.

I have seen these SIM card cutters being advertised.  Don't know whether to give one a try with an old sim card i have and see if it works.   :scared:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 03:59:35 pm
Does anyone happen to know if the carriers will provide a micro sim card version of your sim card, so that you can use it in the iPhone 4?

From the O2 site:

Quote
Or, you can choose to pay the full Pay & Go price for an iPhone 4 and choose a Pay Monthly simplicity for iPhone tariff.

Do that and they'll give you the Micro SIM
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 15, 2010, 04:03:22 pm
My problem is that i am on a 12 month contract with 10 months remaining.  What i would like is Vodafone to simply provide me with a micro SIM card version of my SIM, i.e. so i keep the same number, etc. 
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 04:06:29 pm
Ah, I see. Not sure tbh.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRStu on June 15, 2010, 04:38:10 pm
I've just been reading the iPhone 4 thread on Hot UK Deals.

You gotta laugh at these dickheads who constantly slate Apple products.  Yes we know they are expensive but in general they are well made and stylish as well as very functional - They just do.

Lots of them have slated the price without really researching the prices of newly released SIM free phones of any brand, oh and of course they all have HTC's which are much better.

Pr1cks  :fighting:  :booty:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 15, 2010, 04:41:19 pm
just got off the phone to 02 and they are sending me a new micro sim so i can carry on with my £20pcm  :happy2:

no more contracts  :star:

I wish I was so lucky - I spoke to someone at O2 and the impression they give is that they haven't a clue what is going on. As far as the person I spoke to knew the micro SIM cards would be available from the 24th at earliest. Not looking forward to having a shiny iPhone and not actually being able to use it for a few days.

I may try my luck again tomorrow!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: 182_blue on June 15, 2010, 04:53:03 pm
I had same issue as you, bloody joke, I'm just wondering if to cut my old sim down lol

just got off the phone to 02 and they are sending me a new micro sim so i can carry on with my £20pcm  :happy2:

no more contracts  :star:

I wish I was so lucky - I spoke to someone at O2 and the impression they give is that they haven't a clue what is going on. As far as the person I spoke to knew the micro SIM cards would be available from the 24th at earliest. Not looking forward to having a shiny iPhone and not actually being able to use it for a few days.

I may try my luck again tomorrow!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 05:27:16 pm
I've just been reading the iPhone 4 thread on Hot UK Deals.

You gotta laugh at these dickheads who constantly slate Apple products.  Yes we know they are expensive but in general they are well made and stylish as well as very functional - They just do.

Lots of them have slated the price without really researching the prices of newly released SIM free phones of any brand, oh and of course they all have HTC's which are much better.

Pr1cks  :fighting:  :booty:

Yes but we are all just apparently Apple Fanboi's and Steve Jobs' biatches  :fighting: :fighting:

Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Greeners on June 15, 2010, 05:27:58 pm
Well my phone is ordered and I'll worry about O2 and the sim nearer the time!  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Deako on June 15, 2010, 10:43:37 pm
Ive got 2x 32gb phones in black to pick up from my local store.  :wink:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 15, 2010, 11:00:19 pm
Is that one for each ear  :laugh:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 16, 2010, 09:13:18 am
Looks like they sold through their first allocation. Orders made today will ship on the 2nd July.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: prepree on June 16, 2010, 04:30:10 pm
Orange have taken the plunge

http://iphone.orange.co.uk/plans/#iphone-plans
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: JPC on June 16, 2010, 04:30:54 pm
they wont do anything though, i spoke to them this morning.

the guy on the phone didnt even know they had released their plans yet! ;(
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 16, 2010, 04:32:27 pm
That's a bit sh!t if you get an 18 month contract you don't get unlimited texts on any plan  :stupid:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: neg on June 16, 2010, 05:32:23 pm
Tempted just to get a PAYG phone then sell my 3GS!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 16, 2010, 05:34:44 pm
I'm starting to think the same thing.

At least then I'll keep unlimited data till the end of my contract. Not that I really need it but it's a bonus.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 16, 2010, 11:13:23 pm
I'm starting to think the same thing.

At least then I'll keep unlimited data till the end of my contract. Not that I really need it but it's a bonus.

Me three!

But got to a bit of maths first. There are so many variables!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Greeners on June 16, 2010, 11:19:46 pm
I'm starting to think the same thing.

At least then I'll keep unlimited data till the end of my contract. Not that I really need it but it's a bonus.

Me three!

But got to a bit of maths first. There are so many variables!

Over 18 months on my simplicity deal i'd save half the cost by buying a sim free phone. Did the same with my 3G!  :happy2:

It is a big outlay for a phone but by paying £35-£45 per month on a contract you'll quickly get past £500!
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: neg on June 16, 2010, 11:26:37 pm
It is a big outlay -  I paid £350 for my 3GS a few months ago and to be honest its been worth it as I have a phone that works, gets email and made my life easier again - the previous samsun Omnia I got so frustrated with I wanted to throw it at the wall daily.

I might buy one now and then in October when the Business contract comes up move to o2 and get another - then sell the Orange one.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 08:37:29 am
Right I'm a bit confused on how these micro sims work.

Currently I am verging on just buying the phone from Apple. However how do I get the micro sim from O2.

I spoke to them and they are saying that Micro-Sims will only be given if you buy the phone from O2. So if I buy a PAYG iPhone from O2 are they going to be able to swap my existing sim & no. to the Micro-Sim.

Or will cutting down my current sim work? ( I have a couple of old sims spare to practice on )
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Poppa Dom on June 17, 2010, 08:40:10 am
Right I'm a bit confused on how these micro sims work.

Currently I am verging on just buying the phone from Apple. However how do I get the micro sim from O2.

I spoke to them and they are saying that Micro-Sims will only be given if you buy the phone from O2. So if I buy a PAYG iPhone from O2 are they going to be able to swap my existing sim & no. to the Micro-Sim.

Or will cutting down my current sim work? ( I have a couple of old sims spare to practice on )
Cutting down your current SIM is pretty simple - http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/how-to-make-your-own-ipad-micro-sim-681020 (http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/how-to-make-your-own-ipad-micro-sim-681020)
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 17, 2010, 08:46:46 am
I spoke to them and they are saying that Micro-Sims will only be given if you buy the phone from O2. So if I buy a PAYG iPhone from O2 are they going to be able to swap my existing sim & no. to the Micro-Sim.

I don't think that's correct, and it certainly contradicts what is stated on their website. I think regardless of how you obtain the phone they are hardly going to stop you from using their service are they.

Quote from: Off the O2 website
Or, you can choose to pay the full Pay & Go price for an iPhone 4 and choose a Pay Monthly simplicity for iPhone tariff.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 08:50:53 am
Yeah but I already have an O2 Contract.

However I have just found this  :party: :party:

http://www.cutmysim.com/

Even comes with a holder so it will work in normal phones again :party: :party:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 17, 2010, 09:06:07 am
Yes...just ordered one but they are not shipping until the end of the month/early next month.  :sad1:

If this works it will be money well spent.  If not then there may be some guy in China laughing while driving his new Ferrari!!!  :fighting:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 17, 2010, 09:09:49 am
im sure there will be plenty of micro sims available for us next week as we get closer to the release date

02 has announced this service for those who want to stay on there existing contract :

http://swapmysim.o2.co.uk/ (http://swapmysim.o2.co.uk/)

seems pretty straight forward to me, and If I dont get a sim in time then will chop up the old one  :happy2:



Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 17, 2010, 09:16:20 am
Hmm...O2 seem pretty organised over this.  Not seen anything like this from Vodafone!!!  Disappointing.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 09:29:47 am
O2 aint that organised.

They haven't released prices yet  :sad1:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 09:30:28 am
Yes...just ordered one but they are not shipping until the end of the month/early next month.  :sad1:

If this works it will be money well spent.  If not then there may be some guy in China laughing while driving his new Ferrari!!!  :fighting:

Looking at the guides to cutting up a sim i think i may just do that  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 17, 2010, 09:38:11 am
i dont understand carl have you ordered one direct from apple or are you going to get one through 02?

as if the latter then you will get a micro-sim card when you upgrade, start a new contract  or buy payg from 02

the only way you can keep your existing contract is if you buy direct from apple and then you will have to ask 02 for a new sim card which you can register on that link i posted above.



Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 09:42:24 am
Thats what i was getting at James

I am going to go to the Apple Store on the 24th and just buy the phone. I may even do it in the O2 store. I was just wondering how to go about getting a Micro-Sim. I know they are supplied when you upgrade however i want to keep my current contract as it is cheaper than the equivalent one on a new contract.

So i wanted to know if anyone knew how easy it was to transfer my number etc to a micro sim. I think i will just cut mine down though.  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: neg on June 17, 2010, 09:42:33 am
I cant see why your provider wont provide you with a new sim, your contract with them is for the phone service and not the phone - you can have any phone you like so they should provide you with the correct sim.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: mackit on June 17, 2010, 09:42:39 am
Yes...just ordered one but they are not shipping until the end of the month/early next month.  :sad1:

If this works it will be money well spent.  If not then there may be some guy in China laughing while driving his new Ferrari!!!  :fighting:

Looking at the guides to cutting up a sim i think i may just do that  :happy2:

There was a guy (presenter) on the BBC website that did this for the iPad and it didn't work.  However i think his name may have been Cumberland Fingers!!  :wink:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 09:44:58 am
This guy managed it ok. i do have a couple of spare sims to practice on though  :happy2:

http://www.johnbenson.net/How_to_Convert_a_SIM_to_a_MicroSIM_with_a_Meat_Cleaver/How_to_Convert_a_SIM_to_a_MicroSIM_with_a_Meat_Cleaver.html
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 17, 2010, 09:52:03 am
Thats what i was getting at James

I am going to go to the Apple Store on the 24th and just buy the phone. I may even do it in the O2 store. I was just wondering how to go about getting a Micro-Sim. I know they are supplied when you upgrade however i want to keep my current contract as it is cheaper than the equivalent one on a new contract.

So i wanted to know if anyone knew how easy it was to transfer my number etc to a micro sim. I think i will just cut mine down though.  :happy2:

this link here which i posted earlier http://swapmysim.o2.co.uk/ (http://swapmysim.o2.co.uk/) gives you all the instructions you will ever need to transfer your number on to a new micro sim  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 09:56:42 am
But how do i get the Micro-Sim in the first place if i buy the phone from Apple was what i was originally asking :signLOL: :signLOL: :booty: :booty:

Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Greeners on June 17, 2010, 10:06:56 am
But how do i get the Micro-Sim in the first place if i buy the phone from Apple was what i was originally asking :signLOL: :signLOL: :booty: :booty:



I bought my last IPhone from Apple and the sim was included.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 10:16:12 am
You don't anymore though :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FScreenshot2010-06-17at101815.png&hash=728dc193c6305c492ab2aab073565e18653c0e31)

Even with a 3GS you don't  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FScreenshot2010-06-17at102151.png&hash=51c4537a01f4c9e27ca415ac524557fe91c0a0fc)

I'm going to sharpen my knife  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: GTIjames on June 17, 2010, 10:28:37 am
you could also try popping into an 02 store next week and asking for one or if you have a phone ring them up and ask

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2Fhorse-drinking-water-from-pond.jpg&hash=487b6f2ff79243bd296b4616e8c98293f5756856)

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 17, 2010, 10:39:30 am
 :signLOL: :signLOL:

If you read my Original question you will see that i rang O2  :P :P

Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 17, 2010, 03:03:26 pm
02 Tariffs


    Tariff details
UK Minutes   100   300   600   900   1200   Unlimited
UK texts   Unlimited
UK picture messaging (MMS)    20p
Visual Voicemail   Inclusive
UK data   500MB   500MB   500MB   750MB   750MB   1GB
UK Wi-Fi   Unlimited UK Wi-Fi
International Traveller Service    -    -   Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes
    simplicity for iPhone tariffs
12m simplicity    -    £15    £20    £25    £30    £45
30d simplicity    -    £20    £25    £30    £35    £50
    Pay Monthly tariffs
24m    £25    £30    £35    £40    £45    £60
18m    £30    £35    £40    £45    £50    £65
    iPhone pricing (for 18 and 24 month handset contracts only)
Apple iPhone 3G S 8GB   24m - £185
18m - £129    £95    Free    Free    Free    Free
Apple iPhone 4 16GB   24m - £279
18m - £209    £179    £119    £89    £29    Free
Apple iPhone 4 32GB   24m - £323
18m - £299    £279    £209    £179    £129    £29
    Optional monthly Bolt Ons - from October 2010
UK data + 500MB   Launching October, 500MB additional data for £5
UK data + 1GB   Launching October, 1GB additional data for £10
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Hurdy on June 17, 2010, 05:26:17 pm
Ah well, couldn't wait. Bailed on the Iphone 4 and just bought myself a HTC Desire. Android FTW :happy2:

I really do think Android will take over from the OS that Apple have, but I still like the Iphone too.

Good luck with the Iphone 4's chaps :happy2:

Oh I got 500 mins, unlimited texts, Vodafone passport and Unlimited internet for £32.50 on upgrade :smiley:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRStu on June 17, 2010, 05:41:57 pm
Oh I got 500 mins, unlimited texts, Vodafone passport and Unlimited internet for £32.50 on upgrade :smiley:

Be careful with the unlimited internet thing, it's been big in the news recently that they are beginning to enforce the cap on the FuP.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 17, 2010, 10:20:35 pm
There was a guy (presenter) on the BBC website that did this for the iPad and it didn't work.  However i think his name may have been Cumberland Fingers!!  :wink:

Apple have stated that iPhone sims will not work with the iPad.

The reasoning behind this is rumoured to be preventing people swapping the sim over and therefore only needing one data package.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: pazz on June 17, 2010, 10:23:48 pm
I notice O2 appear to be the cheapest for the kind of tarrif I am interested in (£35-40 per month @ 18 months).

I'm a little concerned with the 500MB though still. In one week I have used 110MB so I MIGHT JUST be okay.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 18, 2010, 09:00:28 am
If you read my Original question you will see that i rang O2  :P :P

Me too, and they were next to useless. It seems they've really put the barriers up when it comes to iPhone enquiries. I sent an online enquiry and just got a standard generic reply directing me to the website.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: andrewparker on June 18, 2010, 03:20:15 pm
From the O2 site:

Quote
If you have pre-ordered iPhone 4 directly from Apple you can get an O2 micro sim from any O2 shop. Simply go to an O2 shop any time from Monday 21 June and bring along your pre-order confirmation email from Apple. You'll need to show it in order to get your micro sim.
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: TonyZed on June 18, 2010, 04:49:27 pm
All here now 

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/iphone/pricing.html?cid=eml-ac-esh-cmsocf-bd-im (http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/iphone/pricing.html?cid=eml-ac-esh-cmsocf-bd-im)


TonyZ
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: vRS Carl on June 18, 2010, 05:26:15 pm
What if you haven't pre ordered :chicken:
Title: Re: iPhone 4 Free on Vodafone
Post by: Hurdy on June 18, 2010, 07:34:43 pm
Oh I got 500 mins, unlimited texts, Vodafone passport and Unlimited internet for £32.50 on upgrade :smiley:

Be careful with the unlimited internet thing, it's been big in the news recently that they are beginning to enforce the cap on the FuP.

I tend to use wi-fi in the house anyway, so I shouldn't exceed 1gb anyway. The most I've ever done in a month is 420mb on the phone.....even without wi-fi :happy2: although the HTC is taking some serious apps hammering - google voice to text FTW and I've heard Android 2.2 will give full voice to text, so that will be the end of typing in for text messages :jumpmove: