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[PaulOBrien]

We can exclusively reveal the launch prices for the C500, and they're stunning!

The C500 will launch in Orange shops very soon, and will be available (initially in Black), at a bargain price of FREE for everyone paying £25 or more per month!

:shock:

This fantastic price also applies to users upgrading out of contract - go ORANGE!

For those on cheaper contracts the phone will cost £79.99, and although a £179.99 price point for PAYG has been rumoured, we have not had official confirmation of this, and it is unlikely to be available in PAYG form at launch.

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[idavid]

what does 'user upgrading out of contract mean?'

does it refer to users of other networks?
people who havent had their phone for 12 months? [crosses fingers]
people upgrading before contract ends, ie with an extra fee to pay?

[PaulOBrien]

It means people who have had their phone more than 12 months.

Users who have had their phone less than 12 months will  incur additional charges up to £100 I believe.

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[idavid]

doh! as expected... :cry:

[Simon Desser]

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"]The C500 will launch in Orange shops very soon, 
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Very soon in real terms, or very soon in Orange speak :?:  :wink:
Seriously, any indications at all of when  :?:
Cheers.

[Disco Stu]

£100 is pretty tempting for me  :idea:

[Pulse]

Ok, so I've had my contract for 6 months now, and it's on a £15pm contract, so that would mean to upgrade, it would cost £179.99 to get hold of a C500, yeah?

[t3dluke]

Would cost me £100 then. Whats the processor in this phone? Is it faster than the mpx220s?

[PaulOBrien]

The upgrade fee is variable, to be sure phone OCS on 150, but yes, the phone will cost £79.99 on top.

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[PaulOBrien]

I'm hearing conflicting reports - some say Very Soon, some say Very Soon Orange styleeeeeee, but i'm erring on the side of 'Very Soon'

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[Simon Desser]

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"]I'm hearing conflicting reports - some say Very Soon, some say Very Soon Orange styleeeeeee, but i'm erring on the side of 'Very Soon'

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Cheers Paul
Fingers crossed

[tomesy]

My loacl Orange Shop said they were expecting it Thursday.   We'll see!!

[mcwarre]

I am still in contract until December. I suppose that all the beta testing will be done by you lot by then :wink: :wink:

[foxy11]

i guess theres no chance of me being able to upgrade from my virgin ovp for free , oh well got it on pre order anyhow

[PaulOBrien]

Correct, Orange shops have been told it is 'In Testing' (lol) and due for delivery this week.

These dates are notorious for slippage of course...

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[Simon Desser]

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"]Correct, Orange shops have been told it is 'In Testing' (lol) P

But that's our job :wink:  
Just release it, don't worry about testing it

[FragMeister]

coolsmartphone have links to fonetastic - where on the £25/month tarrif, as well as the phone being free, you get £75 Cash Back (Ker-ching!)


Not sure I would want to buy from them, but it might be a good bargaining tool.

Alternative is to buy from an orange shop who have some good incentives too:
My local one is offering (as credits to your bill):
£50 tradein for any old handset -as long as it works - my wifes dodgy old Moto springs to mind
£75 bring a friend to Orange - shared between you

[zeta101]

nice my contract just ended a few days ago, i figured id have to take out a new contract to get it fro free

[Simon Desser]

I've been quoted £75.00 + VAT to upgrade mid-contract, then the phone's free.
I'm well happy with that, I was prepared to take out a new contract
Can't wait  

[Pinga]

Im sorry if this is a stupid question, but I have been wondering about this for some time now  :oops:

How do I go about to buy a C500, without getting the Orange contract? Or maybe it's not possible? I can live with it being locked to Orange, it's possible to unlock it here in Norway....I think?  :roll:
I know it's gonna be released as qtek 8010 where I live, but I'd rather buy the Orange version, and we dont have orange in my country  

I have heard about people in the states who use unlocked E200, so there must be some hope..lol

What do I do?