Yeah me too.
It started saying 9/21 and then went to 2 weeks. Why did they do this?
It's not our fault we got put on the reservation # lockdown and had to wait.
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Yeah me too.
It started saying 9/21 and then went to 2 weeks. Why did they do this?
It's not our fault we got put on the reservation # lockdown and had to wait.
I'm just going to go to bed and hope they sort this out overnight--hopefully they have something in place to reorganize ship dates after order?
Setting aside the wait, I don't want to have to be home to sign twice because my phones come in different days.
Canceled my order because of that. If I have to wait that long, I might as well take that time to ask myself if I really need it.
Just spoke with someone from Tesco Mobile live chat
- They will be doing 12 month contracts
- They aren't doing pre-orders but you can register for stock updates
- I was told I should have "no problem" getting one on launch day
I did the numbers for a 32GB phone on a 12 month contract and then 12 months of sim-only at half price - it works out a good £200ish cheaper than O2, Orange etc - if they keep the same or similar prices to the 4S contracts.
They use O2's network so it's basically win win unless you want 4G.
- They will be doing 12 month contracts
- They aren't doing pre-orders but you can register for stock updates
- I was told I should have "no problem" getting one on launch day
I did the numbers for a 32GB phone on a 12 month contract and then 12 months of sim-only at half price - it works out a good £200ish cheaper than O2, Orange etc - if they keep the same or similar prices to the 4S contracts.
They use O2's network so it's basically win win unless you want 4G.
Canis lupus
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I was really really looking out for the iPhone 5, I really wanted something to replace my GS2 and maybe go back to iOs side. But this felt like a minor upgrade, I have the feeling even S4 was a bigger improvement over the previous version.
What more are you expecting? It's new internals, LTE, larger screen and improved camera? We're at the point with cell phones that nothing will ever be revolutionary anymore, just refinements of previous designs.
They could be cautious, but remember, they could be losing a lot of sales due to a 2 week wait like a lot of people on here are doing. If I had a 2 week wait, I'd rather go into a carrier store bitch and moan; get a free case out of it for the wait.
Like what Iammeiam said, I hope they sort this out overnight or in the next few days.
It stated this in the email:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to return to complete my order by a certain time?
We’ve set aside an iPhone for you but after the time indicated above, we won’t be able to ship it by the promised date. You will still be able to order your new iPhone, but the shipping time will reflect what’s available when you return. Subject to availability at the time you complete your order, you can also choose to pick up your iPhone at an Apple Retail Store.
The thing is, I completed it before the time indicated, but I did not get a "promised ship date" since I could not get that far into the ordering process originally. So what does that mean? I got the reservation # some time between 12:00 and 12:05 for sure. What would my promised ship date be?
After finally being able to order, the order page said 2 weeks but the page before that said 9/21?
So confused.
The email also states:
To maintain the delivery priority of your iPhone order, you will need to complete your purchase by Saturday, September 15, 5:00PM PDT. If you do not complete your purchase by that time, your reservation will be canceled.
Does that mean since I received this reservation # at around the 12:00 - 12:05 am time that it is the 9/21 date or after?
I wish it was more clear...
I got 26th for 16gb black. Not sure if that means 26th across the country or just 26th at the store I chose. (although I doubt that there are 25 people that ordered to the same store before me.
get the now cheaper 4S then
Might be because nobody knows who is getting nano-SIMs and when, and Apple have stupidly decided not to offer SIM starter packs like they did with the 4S, when that would have made perfect sense given the new standard.
At least, that's the reason I'm not buying one yet.
mightynine
Member
Glad I got in through the app. Now come on Apple, update my order status online so I can change the shipping address.
Speaking of, how long is that window to make changes to your order?
Speaking of, how long is that window to make changes to your order?
You have to get a data plan for the other person's line. Easily remedied though, just call and remove the data plan after you get your phone.
Sweet! So my line will remain unchanged? I'd hate to find out that it was...
Nothing will happen to your line. You signed a contract for the phone, not the data plan.
More importantly than the pricing, GiffGaff's coverage is so much better than 3's!
In my office in particular, I have full strength and really good 3D download speeds, my boss and colleague are on 3 and get terrible coverage, and 3G rarely works.
I get good general O2 coverage here for calls and texts but for data 3 kicks O2's ass, they're terrible by comparison.
Now that you say that, what happens when my contract is over? The unlimited stays?
Looks like I'll probably be moving back to Tesco mobile then, thanks Paul. People be warned to pay a hefty amount up front though, I think I had to pay £360 for my iPhone 4, then £20p/m after that.
I had to pay around that for the 3GS too, the 4S raised the price to £25, hopefully it doesn't go higher than that for the 5.
I'm hearing different things now though - their support Twitter just told me stocks in store will be very limited, so I've asked them how they anticipate web orders to be, because I was told in the live chat it shouldn't be a problem getting one. Doesn't look like it'll be here on release day if they aren't doing preorders, but considering the savings I can live without it for a few days.
Mr. Wonderful
Member
WTF.
I wanted to ship to work, but Verizon is saying my billing address needs to be the same as my shipping address?
So I put in my work address anyways to get it on the 21st. Do I need to change my billing address on my credit card to my work address or will everything just be fine?
It's funny because the next screen asked for my billing zip, for which I put my actual zip...
I wanted to ship to work, but Verizon is saying my billing address needs to be the same as my shipping address?
So I put in my work address anyways to get it on the 21st. Do I need to change my billing address on my credit card to my work address or will everything just be fine?
It's funny because the next screen asked for my billing zip, for which I put my actual zip...
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
When I got my 4 from Tesco it was until the beginning of December when my local Tesco Extra phone shop started getting them in. I got the text and hurried over, got mine and was told the rest were all gone too. Hot cakes indeed!
Wow, hopefully the website have a decent amount available then! I'll try there, I'd rather wait a few days for delivery than get to the store only to find they were all sold out.
Kibbles
Member
Just found out it's $649 for 16GB. I'd rather do that than get stuck with a crap $80/month plan. I have no idea where you can buy it like that though.
Doesn't the Apple website offer sim free? It does here, in fact that's the only option here.
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Really? I put in a different billing and shipping address and had 0 issue on verizon's website. Went through first try with 0 errors.
EDIT: Billing is home and Work was my shipping. Also got my confirmation email instantly with this address information. It also says "Deliver by 9/21"
Kibbles
Member
I'm from the states, I see no option to buy without contract. I have an att Sim card already...
Thanks Paul, just realised if I switch from GiffGaff I won't have any more free calls/texts to and from my girlfriend - argh! She's on PAYG so could be a pain.
I think between the price rises, and lack of Nano SIMS, GiffGaff could be in real trouble here - a lot of their customers are iPhone users and probably a bit more savvy than your actual person, ie they've switched to them to get a good deal, so won't have any problems switching away again.
I think between the price rises, and lack of Nano SIMS, GiffGaff could be in real trouble here - a lot of their customers are iPhone users and probably a bit more savvy than your actual person, ie they've switched to them to get a good deal, so won't have any problems switching away again.
I think that's exactly what will happen, I went to Giffgaff a couple of days ago to check when they'd be getting Nano-SIMs, one of their staff said it could be months, cue pages of angry reactions and threats of leaving for other networks.
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Also my order shows up as confirmed in this..
https://preorder.verizonwireless.com/iconic/iconic/screens/IconicSearchInit.do
And it say it is in process.
In US will be the sim-free at 879$ starting on 21th
Kibbles
Member
Starting at 879? Damn I thought it was 649
Edit: This says 649 http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/new...cing-guesswork-begins-for-india-prices-267411
Mr. Wonderful
Member
I think it's because I'm a new customer porting my number?
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Ah.. Yeah possibly. I'm existing and kept my unlimited data plan and didn't change a thing.
MadraptorMan
Member
Reserved my 5 with Softbank here in Japan. They raised monthly prices due to LTE even though my area isn't covered by LTE... -_-
Anyway can't wait for the call!
Anyway can't wait for the call!