Orange shop and iTunes

Jon12345 · 10-11-2009, 4:45 PM

I just upgraded to an iPhone in my local Orange shop and was told I have to have it registered to iTunes instore. I wanted to open the package myself at home at my leisure. She said I cannot do that.

Is this true? Do they get a commission for any iTunes purchases?

Thanks,

Jon

col_edinburgh · 10-11-2009, 4:50 PM

you must register with itunes. it's got nothing to do with Orange

Jon12345 · 10-11-2009, 4:54 PM

Yes, but the point is I wanted to open it at home. I asked her why she had to do it instore and she said to prevent phone unlocking. I said what about phones that are posted out. She didn't really have an answer for that.

So, do you have to have them open the package instore?

Omegac · 10-11-2009, 4:57 PM

You didn't with O2, but then I've always found Orange very inflexible as a network, ie telling me I'll breach my contract using their sim in a non Orange handset

Jon12345 · 10-11-2009, 6:14 PM

Just upgraded to an iPhone instore. They said I will receive several texts within the next 24 hours. She warned me about using the internet until I receive the appropriate texts else I will be charged extra. Something to do with not having internet in the first instance. Anyone know what she is on about and what texts I must wait for before I can use the internet?

ma1234 · 10-11-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon12345

Just upgraded to an iPhone instore. They said I will receive several texts within the next 24 hours. She warned me about using the internet until I receive the appropriate texts else I will be charged extra. Something to do with not having internet in the first instance. Anyone know what she is on about and what texts I must wait for before I can use the internet?

Apologies if this doesn't appply to the iphone (not been Orange for a few years). Orange use SIM updates to add or alter products or services to your account. Usually a case of open, read, delete each message turning your phone off and on between messages.