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I am wondering if you use an unlocked US iPhone on O2 UK will visual voicemail and the other network dependant features work?
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Posted: 2007-09-25 23:25:29
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On 2007-09-25 23:25:29, Coxy wrote:
I am wondering if you use an unlocked US iPhone on O2 UK will visual voicemail and the other network dependant features work?
nope it won't
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Posted: 2007-09-25 23:30:41
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Explanation?
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Posted: 2007-09-25 23:32:04
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There is no reason why it shouldn't assuming the settings are changed accordingly to be appropriate for O2.
The hardware is the same, so all that would require altering are the actual settings for said features.
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Posted: 2007-09-25 23:59:52
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@Fatreg and all,
At this time i can't really see the need for anyone else to contact OFCOM they can not look at it until it is released and either 02 or Apple refuse to sell me an unlock code. Obviously once OFCOM decide they can act the more people that contact them the better.
Reasonable cost is considered for the work involved in acquiring the unlock code. I really don't think 02 will try and claim it costs anymore than a normal phone. As Apple can't be held responsible if they are forced to comply with the law and sell it unlocked i can't see what 02 can say.
Obviously neither Apple or 02 want you to use of the phone on anything other than 02 and there available tariffs especially Apple as they earn a % of the revenue.
Sorry but we all know they have copied the US sales model exactly, i do not know how or why but for some reason 02 and Apple appear to have over looked the way the UK and EU law may effect this. Unless of course Apple are quite happy to just sell as many iPhones as possible and although prefer the extra income are just happy with the additional sales and customers.
Marc
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[ This Message was edited by: Dogmann on 2007-09-26 00:45 ]
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Posted: 2007-09-26 01:09:54
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One question I have. If you dont activate the iphone O2 has every reason to refuse to sell you the unlock code (because you are not yet their customer). But once you activate the iphone, you have already agreed to the 18 month contract. I bet in the contract terms there will be a high termination penalty clause. Either way you are locked in.
I think the business model is to make sure you take up O2 plan. I believe this where apple will profit most from. Essentially apple has conspired with O2 to "steal" from the buyers the subsidy due to them when taking up a new contract. The locking of the iphone (or any phone) has always been a deterence/obstacles to prevent you from breaking your contract with the operators. Once you are on the contract, I believe O2 will be more than happy to sell (more $$$) you the unlock code
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Posted: 2007-09-26 07:53:06
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@mib1800
What are you on about i explained you go and buy your iPhone outright at point of sale, you then get a PAYG Sim from 02 either a shop or direct and your iPhone is working and activated. When or where is there any contract involved in that?
Also as i have pointed out it is illegal to sell a non subsidised phone that is locked to one Network and forces you to only use that Networks services. There are exceptions to this rule on subsidised handsets but not on ones that aren't it really is just that simple.
Marc
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[ This Message was edited by: Dogmann on 2007-09-26 14:02 ]
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Posted: 2007-09-26 15:01:13
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iphone mania has swept the UK... lol i love it
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Posted: 2007-09-26 15:03:24
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Fingers crossed that the procedure for purchasing an iphone is as simple as Dogmann purports, The PAYG option looks a good deal if it comes to fruition, i am allready squirrelling away £269 ready for Oct 9th, but HEY you lot, dont tell my Mr's
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Posted: 2007-09-26 15:43:16
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why don't you guys just buy unlocked ones?
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Posted: 2007-09-26 18:13:27
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