Orange?

[WHIT8READ]

Does any1 even have the slightest idea if it'll be released on Orange? im tempted to just move to O2 but i've been quite happy with Orange for the last 3 years

[norseman]

The store people do not have a clue as far as I know.

However, you can get it free on a £45pm contract on orange through carphonewarehouse.

[sexyback]

The store people do not have a clue as far as I know.

However, you can get it free on a £45pm contract on orange through carphonewarehouse.

Is this available now? In a few mins I will be calling to shout at them for my bills, maybe I dont want to know LOL!

[WHIT8READ]

thats in that leaflet thing tho isnt it? i dont quite trust that. orange store staff dont even seem 2 know which planet they are on lol. on the carphone warehouse site its got the x1 for pre order on o2 only but thats now not when its out so we'll see. ericsson said they have no details if or when the x1 will come 2 orange

[WHIT8READ]

ok the carphone warehouse are 90% sure it will be released on orange on the 20th and have a pre-order deal in the store for 1200mins + 500txts for £45pm or £549 sim fee. the have the display for it but not the phone so they must be expecting it, now we play the waiting game

[WHIT8READ]

i have confirmation it will be released on Orange! this is a copy of a IM conversation i had with some1 on the Orange website

System@Orange: Welcome, we'll be right with you.
System@Orange: Diane J has joined this session!
System@Orange: Connected with Diane J
Diane J@Orange: Hello, I am your Sales Advisor today, my name is Diane, can I take your first name please?
You: james
Diane J@Orange: Hi James. How can I help you today?
You: i am looking for the sony ericsson xperia x1
Diane J@Orange: We have not released this handset.
You: do you know if you will?
Diane J@Orange: We do not have a release date yet.
You: there is no known release date but the carphone warehouse are 90% orange will release it
Diane J@Orange: We do not have a release date yet.
You: does that mean you will be doing it when a release is decided?
Diane J@Orange: We will be, yes.
You: thank you very much you have been very helpfull
Diane J@Orange: Thanks for getting in touch. Have a nice day.
System@Orange: Diane J has left this session!
System@Orange: The session has ended!

[WHIT8READ]

The Ericsson online store now has the sim free version for pre-order for £480
Sony Ericsson OFFICIAL E-SHOP: Sony Ericsson XPERIA? X1

[beanitos]

Guys,
I can confirm 100% that the X1 will not be released officially on Orange UK.

(Before you ask - I work for Orange in Product Marketing)

[sexyback]

You must have a boring job there then mate!!!

Orange are poor when it comes to phones!

[beanitos]

hehe yeah thanks!!

I'm nothing to do with the actual devices, just the Orange products and services that we develop/promote for them.
But obviously part of that is having a heads up on what phones are (or aren't!) coming up in the next 6 - 12 months.

I've had to go SIM free to get the X1 (via Expansys)