iPhone on O2 UK...

Daz,

Have you seen any songs in iTunes store that can be converted to a ringtone?

If you go to the US store most songs (probably all) have the bell in the ringtone column, why not in the UK?

Nick

Nick

Yeah your right just had a look at the US iTunes & everyone song I looked at, had the Bell icon, but nothing on the UK store.

I did had some doubts if the UK were not getting Ringtones as nothing is mentioned about them on the UK iPhone site but it's mentioned on the US iPhone site.

Maybe they will do something soon, unless some british copyright law forbids it.

The German iTunes store is the same as ours, got the bell icon but no bells next to any of the songs,

Thanks for confirming that for me Daz, I thought I was missing something.

Nick

My number also says "n/a" in iTunes when the iP is connected.

Seen this?

http://www.iphonealley.com/tips-and-tricks/create-iphone-ringtones-from-itunes-p reviews

I know o2 let people currently in an o2 contract to let them out of their contracts for free, an unusual offer in the UK! But my question is will something similar happen if an updated iphone appears before the current 18mth contract deal (not sure I would call it a deal!) has expired? I know its impossible to look into the future but a similar upgrade offer would attract those that would like to purchase an iphone but are put off by the 18mth lock in, 18mths is a long time in technology land...yes I know things change but we usually have a choice to move on by selling our current products not having been "locked" into a contract...

Scrub that - new iTunes killed it!

Musicvan - yep, if iPhone 2 pops in the next 18 months (which of course it will!) then the same applies - buy new iPhone, start another 18 month deal.

No idea what that means for the "old" iPhone (ie can't use same number on 2 and do you just then ul the old phone and sell on?) but contract-wise you can do what you was asking.

Interesting! Is that o2 policy or just an assumption? If true then that would make a lot of people's minds up as the thought of a purchase now then apple releasing a 3G version in Jan would be real downer!

its in the contract - have a read of the t&cs on o2.

I have just had a phone call from o2 saying if i was happy with it and that iphone2 will be launched in feb with all people who bought a iphone in the first two weeks eligible for a free upgrade.

now whether that means swapping contracts with no penalty or getting iphone2 free - who knows - but more will be apparent as and when it happens.

More likely she's confident about there not being an iPhone 2 launched in feb!

got my iPhone on Friday. Before I bought it I asked the iPhone expert if Edge was availble in the area (Chester) he said definately. Oddly enough no Edge signal anywhere around here. Anyone know the actual coverage?

Love the phone! Nice job Apple.

Hope O2 deliver.

I've had a look at the T&C's - can't find any mention of this.

Just had a look at the iphone terms on the O2 web site and found this, it appears to indicate that customers can break the existing agreement without penalty and to move to a new iphone contract for min time (ie 18mths or whatever it is at the time). An unusual t&c as all other networks will enforce the min terms! Looks interesting and might give some confidence that you are not locked in a 18mth contract when apple launch (or might not) the iphone2...going to check with O2 customers services and get this in writing before it disappears..

http://www.o2.co.uk/termsconditions/iphone
8.3 If this Agreement is ended during the Minimum Period, you may be required to pay us the monthly subscription charges up to the end of that Minimum Period. This does not apply if you end the Agreement for the reasons in paragraph 8.4 or if you purchase a new iPhone from us, but in this case you agree that a new Minimum Period will apply.

8.4 You may end this Agreement by giving us written notice if:

(a) we break this Agreement in any material way and we do not correct the situation within 7 days of receipt of your written request;

(b) we go into liquidation or a Receiver is appointed over our assets; or

(c) we increase charges for calls, messages or data that form part of your inclusive allowance or your Line Rental Charges, or change this Agreement to your significant disadvantage, in accordance with paragraph 9.2 of the General Terms, provided you give us a minimum of 30 days’ written notice (and provided you notify us within one month of our telling you about the changes). This does not apply where the increase or change relates solely to Additional Services in which case you may cancel, or stop using, that Additional Service.

Thanks for that - I was obviously using my well honed selective reading techniques!