[Edward Kirk]

There had been rumors going around that O2 would be allowing customers to pre-order their iPhone 3G's in advance before launch day in the UK and elsewhere, and since then had been gaining credibility. Now it has been confirmed once and for all. O2 sent out emails to customers informing them that the iPhone 3G would be available for pre-order as of 8AM, July 7th (today), up until July 11th, at which time they will be delivered to the recipients doorstep.


The O2 Email reads as follows:

"The iPhone you've been waiting for. Order from 8am today
As promised we are writing to you to keep you updated on the next steps to
getting an iPhone 3G. We do, however, expect demand for iPhone 3G to be
very high so orders will be processed on a first come, first served basis
so that we can be fair to all customers. Orders will be limited to one
iPhone 3G per customer.

* The new 8GB iPhone won't cost you a penny on our £45 and £75 tariffs.
And it's just £99 on our £35 tariff and new £30 tariff. Terms apply.

If you want to place your order, all you need do is click on the link
below on your Mac or PC, select the tariff, select the iPhone 3G model and
sign a new 18-month contract online.

Initial, successful orders will be delivered on 11th July by courier and
will require a signature as proof of receipt.
Order now :
http://o2-mail.co.uk/?B1WpxrTrwhujHhRtqIT8xMwuWR72V8ZIB&http://shop.o2.co.uk/iPhone

* Subject to availability. Connection subject to status, 18 month minimum
term contract, credit check & direct debit. Terms apply. See o2.co.uk"

Thanks Carl! You rock!

Update: According to MacRumors, O2 is now claiming on their website that they have sold out of iPhone 3G's, and is instructing customers that still want one to check back on July 10th.

The O2 upgrade site has been up and down all morning - what a poorly written/tested application! I've now filled out the same forms 7 times, and I have 7 "O2 upgrade codes", but the whole process takes about 45 minutes and fails at one point or another. Not one of my colleagues has managed to get an order through - my advice is to wait for O2 to get their act together before you waste an entire morning pulling your hair out!

I've been trying to upgrade online with o2 since 8:30 this morning but having nothing but problems...

I pre-ordered mine straight away! Signing up was a breeze, for me at least. Just can't wait for Friday now. It'll be nice to get it delivered to my doorstep so I can savor the opening "ritual", but I can't help feeling that I'll miss out on some of that launch day atmosphere.

And thanks for the mention! Woo-Hoo!

I have completed the form (eventually)

Hopefully its gone through succesfully once and not about 20 times

16gb 3g Iphone whooo bring on Friday!!

the site will not let you order a 16 gig 3g i-phone!!

Originally Posted by *amayaro

the site will not let you order a 16 gig 3g i-phone!!

I have


Has anyone received any confirmation yet after completing the form succesfully?

Have been trying since 8:15 this morning and kept on telling me that there were technical issues or failing whilst filling in the forms. Kept on trying and now they are all out of Stock !

I have even just gone into an O2 Store and they tell me that in the 11th July, they are only doing New Customers for the iPhone in Store. Exisiting customers have to do it online, but how can if the website doesn't work or you have sold out now.

Come on O2, get your act together !!!!!!

[quote=Mike M;23427]Have been trying since 8:15 this morning and kept on telling me that there were technical issues or failing whilst filling in the forms. Kept on trying and now they are all out of Stock !QUOTE]

Really? Out of stock?

Mine must of been one of the lucky ones, I think I had about 15 different activation numbers sent to my phone, and about 20 different forms throwing up error messages before finally one was processed successfully at about 2pm.

Still no official info on the pre pay option? Why can't i just pre order now and when it's in stock they can send it to me :/