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iPhone 4 being sold SIM free on Apple Store UK

  • 15-06-2010 09:58AM
    #1
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,210 ✭✭✭


    From their FAQ

    Costs £499 and £599


    "FAQs
    Back to top
    • Does iPhone work with any SIM card or carrier worldwide?

      iPhone 3GS works with SIM cards and iPhone 4 works with micro-SIM cards from compatible carriers, including prepaid cards. Non-GSM carrier networks do not support iPhone. Availability of 3G data depends on carrier support for the radio frequencies used by iPhone.
    • Where can I get a SIM or micro-SIM card?

      You can get a SIM or micro-SIM card from any carrier offering iPhone plans.
      View a list of carriers.
    • How do I get started using iPhone to place and receive calls?

      First, insert an activated SIM or micro-SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes to complete set up.
    • Do I need an iPhone-specific service plan?

      iPhone may require large amounts of data usage. Please contact your carrier to ensure that you have an appropriate service plan to support iPhone.
    • Do I need to commit to a long-term contract for my iPhone?

      Buying a SIM-free iPhone from the Apple Online Store allows you choose your own carrier and change carriers at any time. iPhone may also be available at a reduced initial price with a contract directly from your wireless carrier.
    • Does iPhone support tethering?

      Yes. You can share the fast 3G connection on your iPhone with your Mac or PC and connect to the Internet from just about anywhere — no Wi-Fi required. Contact your carrier for details.
    • Are iPhone 4 and iPad micro-SIM cards interchangeable?

      No. Your iPad micro-SIM card will not work with your iPhone.
    • Will all iPhone features work with my carrier?

      Visual Voicemail requires carrier support and may not function on your carrier’s network. Please read this Support article or contact your carrier for more details.
    • Why does the price of iPhone from the Apple Online Store differ from its price from a carrier?

      Carriers typically sell the iPhone with a contract that subsidizes the initial purchase price of the phone. By purchasing your iPhone without a contract, you can use any SIM or micro-SIM card from a compatible carrier, including your current one.
    • Can I use my iPhone outside my home country?

      Yes. iPhone is enabled to work on carrier networks using GSM around the world. Because the iPhone sold by the Apple Online Store is SIM-free, you can purchase a SIM or micro-SIM card and service from a local carrier at your destination. Or check with your home carrier regarding international roaming charges.
    • If I buy iPhone from this Apple Online Store, can I ship it to another country?

      No. Orders placed through this Apple Online Store can be shipped only within the country of purchase. You can also shop for friends and family in countries where iPhone is sold. Just visit the local store of the country where you want your products delivered. Or for fast, easy ordering and expert advice, just call an Apple Online Store specialist at 0800 048 0408."


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Comments

  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    no way! :D
    hope this is true.......


  • #3
    hardCopy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    But can you get a micro-sim
    without an iPhone plan?


  • #4
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    hardCopy wrote: »
    But can you get a micro-sim
    without an iPhone plan?

    yes all the networks are stocking them to allow use with the iPad.


  • #5
    Jax Teller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,763 ✭✭✭Jax Teller


    Am I right in thinking we can order them and collect it in Belfast ?


  • #6
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    We can't buy the sim free ones from Ireland on the Apple UK store :(.


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  • #7
    bruce wayne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 529 ✭✭✭bruce wayne


    its true, the UK apple store will allow you to reserve one, and when you go through the motions there is a pop up selection screen which includes pay and go, pay monthly and a sim free option !!!


  • #8
    Johnmb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭Johnmb


    bruce wayne wrote: »
    its true, the UK apple store will allow you to reserve one, and when you go through the motions there is a pop up selection screen which includes pay and go, pay monthly and a sim free option !!!
    Yep, I just reserved one for collection in Belfast. I was going to wait and get one on contract down here, but just went on to the Apple Store to have a look and couldn't resist ordering! :)


  • #9
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Johnmb wrote: »
    Yep, I just reserved one for collection in Belfast. I was going to wait and get one on contract down here, but just went on to the Apple Store to have a look and couldn't resist ordering! :)

    Did you need a UK credit card?


  • #10
    Jax Teller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,763 ✭✭✭Jax Teller


    You pay at pick up sweet


  • #11
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    keysersoze_88 wrote: »
    You pay at pick up sweet


    Sweet, the store seems to be down atm though :(


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  • #12
    Johnmb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭Johnmb


    mad muffin wrote: »
    Did you need a UK credit card?
    I pay when I collect it, so I'm guessing no. They shouldn't be able to tell where my card is from once I'm paying in person. They did ask for my Apple ID, and I put in my mobileme one. That has an Irish address, but didn't flag up anything with them.


  • #13
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    If you pre order to pick up in Belfast, there is no guarantee that they will have any for you to buy?


  • #14
    deano_rich
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭deano_rich


    Johnmb wrote: »
    Yep, I just reserved one for collection in Belfast. I was going to wait and get one on contract down here, but just went on to the Apple Store to have a look and couldn't resist ordering! :)


    So you can reserve a sim free on in belfast on the UK store online, and pay in the shop?

    How long will the shop hold them for you?


  • #15
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,719 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    The Irish store isn't fully back up yet. But it is listing the 3GS for €499. So maybe they'll offer the iPhone 4 when it arrives here as well.


  • #16
    deano_rich
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭deano_rich


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    The Irish store isn't fully back up yet. But it is listing the 3GS for €499. So maybe they'll offer the iPhone 4 when it arrives here as well.

    as in offer it sim free here?


  • #17
    Johnmb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭Johnmb


    deano_rich wrote: »
    How long will the shop hold them for you?
    The confirmation email says they'll hold it until close of business on the 24th.


  • #18
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,655 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Johnmb wrote: »
    The confirmation email says they'll hold it until close of business on the 24th.
    I hope they run the whole "reservation" thing better than O2 last year.

    Not taking a deposit could be a mistake - loads of people not taking up their iPhones and hoards of people in-store screaming for one.


  • #19
    Johnmb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭Johnmb


    deano_rich wrote: »
    as in offer it sim free here?
    Well the 3GS is now sim free, so I'd imagine the iPhone 4 will also be sim free. They've put up the same notes about being sim free and how to get it subsidised by buying from a carrier as the UK store has.


  • #20
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,260 ✭✭✭Elessar


    Damnit I couldn't resist. Just pre-ordered sim-free it in Belfast (16GB) for Thursday week!

    Don't even know if I have that kind of cash! I'll cancel it if the irish store turns out to be cheaper. €600 is a lot to pay for the 16GB version!


  • #21
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    Just to note:

    The confirmation email states:

    'what to bring on the day'

    when you click on that, it has 2 sections: pay and go, and bill pay.

    Under 'pay and go' it states you must pay with a valid UK credit card...

    Will this be a problem?


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  • #22
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,260 ✭✭✭Elessar


    What's the story with Microsims?

    What carriers offer them down here? We won't be able to use our new iPhones without the microsims!


  • #23
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,210 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    Elessar wrote: »
    What's the story with Microsims?

    What carriers offer them down here? We won't be able to use our new iPhones without the microsims!

    Just chop up a normal SIM


  • #24
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    just rang meteor..they don't do them, and have no info on if or when they will..


  • #25
    Danbo!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    cojomo2 wrote: »
    just rang meteor..they don't do them, and have no info on if or when they will..

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055908069


  • #26
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    Stee wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055908069


    Thanks for the link..they state they will be supplying micro sims with data plans for ipad...do you think its reasonable to assume they will also supply regular voice/data micro sims for use in iphone 4 too?

    Also, regarding getting iphone 4 in Belfast, does anyone think there will be issues paying with an Irish credit card considering they state you must have a UK credit card?


  • #27
    deano_rich
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭deano_rich


    cojomo2 wrote: »
    Thanks for the link..they state they will be supplying micro sims with data plans for ipad...do you think its reasonable to assume they will also supply regular voice/data micro sims for use in iphone 4 too?

    Also, regarding getting iphone 4 in Belfast, does anyone think there will be issues paying with an Irish credit card considering they state you must have a UK credit card?

    just pay cash :p


  • #28
    justsomebloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,406 ✭✭✭✭justsomebloke


    deano_rich wrote: »
    just pay cash :p

    if I was you I would ring up and confirm they will actually take cash before going up if you are planning to do this


  • #29
    cojomo2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    Joe the Santa wrote: »
    if I was you I would ring up and confirm they will actually take cash before going up if you are planning to do this

    +1

    It doesn't even mention about paying with a UK credit card, it just says you must have 1...this could be to stop an influx of Irish buying up all the stock in Belfast!

    How would the staff know though? I mean they will assume you are Irish with the accent and all, so when you hand the credit card over, if they ask ''is this a UK credit card sir''..and you say 'yes, ofcourse:p' will they know any different?

    Do the uk have the same chip and pin system as us?

    edit, crap! my card say 'bank of ireland all over it'!


  • #30
    MuhammadUmar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 55 ✭✭MuhammadUmar


    I have a British Visa debit card and will head up to the North next thursday to get a 32gb God Willing !


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  • #31
    Danbo!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    The irish store is back up and the 8Gb 3Gs is available for 499, I assume sim free.


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