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[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Stumbled onto this forum while trying to dig up some more info on Affordable Mobiles, reassuring to know there are other people out there in the same boat, and at least whoever it is running their Facebook page is pretty diligent with the replies. Ordered mine a week ago so hoping it'll be going out in the next batch...

To anyone that's received one on T-Mobile so far, does the One have any T-Mobile branding programmed in, like boot-up screens, extra apps, etc? Hopefully not...my last HTC was mercifully branding-free and it was a lifesaver when it came to Android and Sense updates!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Just called they said 7 days for stock. I rekon May at the earliest
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Sounds about right. Couldn't get through on the phone today but had an email from them about lunchtime saying 10-15 working days, so basically another fortnight at the earliest. Really disappointing, but haven't seen a better deal elsewhere yet, so I'll probably just keep waiting. Been hanging on for the right phone since November anyway I guess!
[One (M7) General] rustynuts34:
I received mine early in the month and there is no T mobile branding whatever.

:)
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
has anyone received any update yet.. the girl on they phone didn't promise anything today.. they say they get deliveries on Wed, Thur.. there was nothing today.. I know Im not the only one.. seen folk waiting for atleast two weeks and they have not had their handset..

I just feel that the retailers are misleading by saying "Order now for delivery on xyz" why take an order if the phone is out of stock!! wifey ordered hers.. don't feel like cancelling it because they have don't a credit check already..

rage.. really let down by HTC and the retailers are ripping it..
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Woop! Thanks for confirming :D

Still getting the same '10-15 days' today. Personally I'm hoping to hear something late next week, but don't think it'll be any time before that. Fingers crossed! :fingers-crossed:
[One (M7) General] Tyrrell9:
Still saying 10-15 days for silver and 3-5 weeks for black. Seems to be the same everywhere to be fair, so I'm just going to wait it out.
[One (M7) General] vizzy:
These are my exact thoughts as well. The longer it takes to get to us, the more units will of been distributed throughout the USA, therefore closer to s-off. So we may get our device and s-off won't seem as far away.
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
Guys, if y've ordered through AM and not got the phone yet then please lets all go to their Facebook page and give them abuse.. I have read some posts on their page where buyers are getting frustrated now.. perhaps they would take the finger out :D

GO HERE
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Not much point really, HTC have obviously delayed shipments as they focus on the USA launch. They apparently said that they will be focusing on the US market as it is a big one for them. Affordable mobiles is the bottom feeder out of all the mobile providers in the UK and will be/are the last to get stock as HTC has to keep the bigger suppliers happy. Abusing them won't get our phones any quicker. Hopefully what I have read recently about their production getting into full swing means that we will get our handsets soon(apparently 1.2m units will be produced in April, 2m in May). I expect mine to arrive beginning of May, although it it does say delivery in 7 days
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
yeah I agree with that.. the problem is them misleading the customers.. I wouldn't have placed the order if it didn't say 7 working days..
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
I am sure that they were probably informed that they would be getting stock by HTC and it did not arrive for whatever reason. Alternatively they could be putting 7 days to attract sales in the hope that they get some stock soon. Bit cheeky if that is the case, but effective giving your situation as an example. Still cannot beat them for price(yet) I look every day to make sure, because I believe everybody will have stock beginning of May if HTC has gotten their crap together
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Just come off the phone with Affordable Mobiles - they've had a small delivery today (40-50 handsets) and are currently allocating them to the backlog. Said there was a chance I'd get one but couldn't guarantee it as it was such a small shipment. They weren't expecting any at all apparently until maybe the end of this week/early next and that this was a surprise to them. Slow progress but appreciate the person on the phone at least being honest with me - I reckon I'll have my phone by the end of next week at the latest, and I can live with that for such a good deal. Just hope I don't get one with construction flaws! :fingers-crossed:

A lot of people getting cross on their Facebook page about the site showing the phone as 'in stock'. Can understand but from what I heard on the phone the website updates as soon as the shipment is logged, regardless of any backlog or delays. Again, a silly thing that could easily avoided, but patience is a virtue, so they say...here's hoping!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Just got off the phone with them and they confirmed mine is sorted and will be despatched tomorrow. Will update if I get it.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Damn, wish they'd promised me that much. Good luck, hope you get it soon!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
On a side note changed my colour to silver from black last week or so.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
I ordered a Silver right from the start, but didn't place the order until the 8th/9th I think so don't think I'm particularly high up the list.
[One (M7) General] patcooke:
Similar here

I ordered on 8th and just spoke to them. They are still hopeful of this week but I got the impression that the honest answer is "nobody knows".
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Original order for Black on 28/03/2013, changed to Silver week before last/last week, but not sure of exact date. I hope you guys get it tomorrow/day after too.
[One (M7) General] vizzy:
Hopefully, everybody keeps changing to silver. That way ill be the only pre-order on black and ill get it straight away!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
ha ha it seems that way. I changed to Silver only after reading a few of the posts on the forum about the black scratching quite easily. It would drive me mental if that happened to me after a few weeks of owning it(have my Nilkin already). Certainly want to keep it mint for when I sell it.
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Just got my despatch email saying phone will be delivered tomorrow. Feels like a dream. Someone pinch me.....actually, no leave me I am enjoying the dream too much.
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
lucky you.. doesn't seem like they are sending them out in order (although they claim to).. quite a few folk are complaining on their Facebook page.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Yeah, they kept saying if you changed your order from Black to Silver then you lost your place in the queue, but if that was the case I don't think ragingredbull would have got his in this shipment. Ah well, I'm just insanely jealous, haha! Would be interested to know if your phone comes with any build quality issues or if they seem to be ironed out now...anyway, enjoy the phone and hopefully the rest of us will hear back soon...
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Hi guys. wife said that they delivered the phone at 9.15 this morning. Stuck at work until 5pm so will certainly inspect it to be 1000% sure it is flawless. If not then back it will go. I will take some pics and post later. Might need to go home sick, suddenly feel like I am getting a bit of flu
[One (M7) General] vizzy:
Ahh , on a side nite for black phones. It's changes from 4 weeks to 1-2 weeks!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
The gent that I spoke to said that the time difference would be essentially negligable. I hope you guys get is that quickly. That is really not that far off 1-2weeks. Would be sweet.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
It's funny, for weeks and weeks I've been really patient with this, but since that little stock update I'm starting to feel very impatient! I think the news about Nokia's injunction just has me nervous, but I reaaaaally just want to get my hands on this phone at long last.
[One (M7) General] vizzy:
Yeah the Nokia thing is a bit worrying, but hopefully they brought enough microphones to see our orders through. I guess the next few days we will know.

Or we might receive a device with a sub-par Mic.
[One (M7) General] silas184:
Pleased you got hold of one at last, still enjoying mine and still finding new delights!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Got my phone, it is beautiful. No gaps anywhere, it is beautifully finished no raw edges, screen looks mint so far not noticed any pixel problems but need to test it a bit more. This is a pretty big departure SW wise from my E3D. It is a FA34 device in case anyone wondered. Will update further a bit later.
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Also received the Media link with the phone same time. Will test it this week.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Glad to hear there weren't any build issues, and that media link is a nice bonus! Might have to scour eBay for one once I've actually got the handset. Just hoping the next shipment has the original HDR mics...live music (playing and listening) is very important to me and seeing the audio recording comparisons was a real selling point for me. Argh...c'mon Affordable Mobiles...reward my patience! Well, reasonably patient, anyway...
[One (M7) General] Tyrrell9:
Posted on their Facebook page just now:

"All customers who ordered an HTC One with the promotional media link offer will receive their media link.

This promotion ran out on 18th April, so all orders up until, and including, this date will receive the offer."

Good move by them there I think. I'm less annoyed about having to wait another couple of weeks if I'm guaranteed to get a media link.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Awesome! That's really good news, and yeah definitely a good move on their part. I know the wait is frustrating but some people on their FB really have nasty tempers. I'm as desperate as anyone to get my hands on the phone but you only have to keep a casual eye on gadget news (and their competitors' stock levels) to see that this has been a problem everywhere except with the big high street retailers.

Back to waiting, then...really hoping for some good news this week but doubtful...patience...patience...
[One (M7) General] MaxyDad:
Ah, disaster! Ordered from Affordable Mobiles ages ago, and didn't hear anything from them. Last night I was passing a branch of Phones4U and popped in to have a look at a One, and they had stock of the Black One. On impulse I bought it, and of course I had it unwrapped before I even got home. I was planning to call Affordable to cancel this morning and guess what? Got a dispatch notification. Gutted really, because the Affordable Mobiles contract was a better deal, and came with the media link, but they kept me waiting so long without any contact that I lost faith.

Have asked the wife to refuse delivery, as I'm at work today.

Maxy
[One (M7) General] kingkobra74:
Well I ordered my black One from AM in 10th April and have been waiting for stock since. What I can't explain is why a colleague ordered the same phone (black) and tariff just yesterday, and it be being delivered today!!!
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
They have always been brand new but its ridiculous how they have treated my order this time.. You are right they are not consistent..

got excited for a bit but apparently due to "Stock Issue" they have retracted this statement and deleted it off Facebook.. what a joke !
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Still waiting on my Silver handset, ordered 8th April. I haven't complained once yet but have to admit I'm getting pretty sick of the delays and inconsistent deliveries. Hoping I get mine next week, otherwise I'll be getting very close to a full month of waiting. Oh, and the handset was shown as 'in stock' when I first ordered it. Frustrating, but I know it'll be worth it when it finally arrives! Not even that bothered about the Media Link, but it'll be a nice bonus if I can get it.
[One (M7) General] kingkobra74:
Had a reply from AM. They claim they had a small amount of Black models delivered yesterday, and while some pre-orders got processed, it looks like anyone who ordered while they were showing as in stock, also got theirs processed and despatched. To make matters worse, my colleague also got a free media link with his order, even though they claim to not have any, and the promotion ended 8 days ago.

I don't think I'll be using them again. What kind of stock control system allocates stock to new orders before pre-orders? Maybe they just have a load of post-it notes stuck on the wall...
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Wow, sorry to hear that...sounds like they have some serious admin issues. It's a tough call as their deals are really good, but I don't think I could ever trust them enough to order from them again, either.
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
You are right mate.. I never had bother with them but this time they have really taken the P155. Its just the dishonesty of the companies annoy me that's all. I have been reading their facebook page and some have been waiting since 4 Apr and some who ordered recently got their phones before pre-orders etc..

Yep, their deals are goods hence folk order through them.. but this is where I think everyone should go to their Facebook page and tell them not to tell lie after lie.. it annoys everyone when they say its 7-10 days.. Why not change the website which says "order now for delivery in 7 days" perhaps no one would order.. that's just bad business ethics
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Their website has just shown a minor shipment of silver handsets, apparently less than 10. This happened yesterday too but no luck in actually getting one, fingers crossed some of us might get a dispatch notice later today...
[One (M7) General] shadow0128:
Canceled my order with them(been waiting since March) ordered through e2mobiles yesterday got my shipping tracking no today for delivery Monday........ Now that's fast....
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
Fast indeed but reason why folk bought from AM was due to the good deal and low cost monthly line rental.

---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:56 PM ----------

I know.. I am hopeful too.. any idea what time they send out dispatch emails?
[One (M7) General] Tyrrell9:
Yes, been questioning them about it on Facebook, but they seem to have stopped replying. Might give them a ring tomorrow and see what's going on.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
No idea when they send out dispatch notices unfortunately. Don't even care about the Media Link anymore - just want my phone! Went in to an O2 shop today just to play around with the display model! Talked to them about their deals too but they couldn't come anywhere close to the Affordable Mobiles offer, so it's back to waiting....hmmph. Tell you what though, I feel like throwing a massive party for this phone when it finally arrives!
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Showing as 'in stock' this morning on the website! Hopefully a few more of us will get dispatch emails today...nothing yet for me, but will update if I hear anything...good luck one and all!
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
lol.. I originally ordered from Asda and really lost the hype by the time I got it..

I know, seen it on their website last night.. also read the Very.co.uk thread and some members were saying its 3 working days instead of the initial 3 weeks for delivery.. There must be some stock movement then..

Whats interesting is that £26 deal is showing less than 10 phones and the dearer deals are showing in stock for same day dispatch.. clearly its all about money.. There is nothing wrong in that as its a business but the dishonesty is complete farse..

Although it says in stock on their website.. the AM twats at Facebook are still quoting 7-14 days to some and 2-3 weeks to some.. what a joke !!
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Yeah that's the part I really don't understand. Would phone up to have a go at them but the phone lines are shut over the weekend - wonder if they waited on purpose so they wouldn't have to take the flood of calls? Left a Facebook message yesterday when they had a minor stock update but tempted to leave another one today asking for some clarification. Hmm.
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
whats the point mate... they don't give a Sh*t and probably tell you what you want to hear to get you off the phone.. its ridiculous how companies get away with murder these days..
[One (M7) General] nickabbott:
I wondered that as well, so asked someone! It seems 7-14 days is for the silver model and 2-3 weeks is for the black one.

I've ordered a silver one on the 8th or 9th April and I'm still waiting :( Hopefully be sent in the new batch that's arrived!
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
7-14 days and 2-3 days seem to be their standard (fobb off the customer) responses.. they've just put "In Stock" on their website to attract more customer. If you go for a better value deal (its less than 10 in stock) or if you go for more expensive one (its same day dispatch).. Even corner shops do better business than them.
[One (M7) General] kingkobra74:
Here is my experience so far. There are five people in our company who have all puchased from AM - all on the £26 p/m £29.99 phone T-Mobile contract.

Person 1: Ordered silver phone on 8th April - delivered on 10th with media link (i think) - had a fault and returned handset. Had a replacement 7 days later.

Person 2: Ordered silver phone on 8th April - still waiting.

Person 3 (me): Ordered black phone on 10th April - still waiting.

Person 4: ordered silver phone on 25th April - was delivered on 26th April (dont know about media link)

Person 5: ordered black phone on 25th April - was delivered on 26th April with media link.

It would appear there is no rhyme or reason to the priority of orders being despatched......
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Very interesting, and proves the theory. Despicable way to do business. Gonna give them a call on Monday or Tuesday and give them a piece of my mind, I reckon.
[One (M7) General] patcooke:
just got delivery advice

Just receied email dated 28th April timed 0030 (received at midnight - half an hour before email timed!) advising next delivery of silver which I ordered on 8th april.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Dammit, I ordered just a day after, and no email :( completely fed up with this now...glad you got an update though, hope you get the phone OK with no build issues or anything! Gonna be watching their site like a hawk for the next update.
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
You got an email Saturday night?? They must be working really hard for the back orders lol.. My order for the 6th April and there is nothing..

What does the email look like.. Give us hope lol
[One (M7) General] nickabbott:
I received the "we are waiting for stock and your order will be shipped" email at just gone past midnight so like you say either someone is doing the graveyard shift or most likely the emails are auto generated the next day for some reason!

It didn't say we will send yours out after we get stock 7 more times mind but I'm hoping its here soon.

Usually the wait would kill me and I'd be ringing to complain but my three 12 month contract runs out on 9th may so the closer to that it comes the less money I lose I guess but if it runs over my PAC code time frame it will cost me more and I won't be happy!!
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
no emails here.. been checking spam and junk folders too.. I was telling my wifey that life would be different once we receive the handset.. lol :laugh:
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
There's a few people on Facebook saying they've had dispatch emails too, so I think if we were going to get end we would have had it already :( the queue must be pretty short now though - I think we should hear something early next week if this recent increase of activity is anything to go by. Fingers crossed....
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
yeah I hope so.. their website has changed too so fingers crossed.. (Im more hopeful because going by their facebook page, quite a few customers have cancelled their order :D)
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Success! Got a despatch email just after 2pm while I was sat in the pub, nearly knocked my pint over in disbelief! Have you had any luck?? Apparently on a next day, though I'd be surprised if it actually arrived tomorrow since its a Sunday...we'll see I guess.
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Congrats on tje despatch email. Got mine 10pm received phone 9.15 am so it is certainly possible that you will get it tomorrow. Enjoy the phone. It is amazing. I hope the rest of you receive it this week. I would expect so as there was a report that HTC had built 1.2m units in April and were expecting 2m in May. Surely those will start to filter through now.
[One (M7) General] vizzy:
Ok assuming everybody who has had an email ordered silver ?
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Originally black then changed to silver, despatch email received
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Yep, originally ordered silver on the 9th April. Parcel force tracking isn't working on my iPad or Desire HD browsers so can't tell what day it's due, yet.
[One (M7) General] scotcruz:
Oooooo... Getting excited now... Wifey ordered on 10th so fingers crossed.. Checked my email every 10 mins lol
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
Finally here! Hard to believe, but finally got the phone and putting it through its first charge. Got the Media Link too, which I was quite surprised at. Nice bonus though! So glad the wait is finally over, honestly thought I'd have to cancel it this week.
[One (M7) General] nickabbott:
Congrats! I ordered on the 9th but had to go through the rigmarole of sending ID and stuff to prove I am me. So I think mine officially got put through for the 14th. Hopefully I get the media link too! I've seen car phone warehouse have the one for 29 a month of three with a free phone. Really tempted to cancel and go there as I could have one TODAY most likely but no media thing and its on three. I get bad signal at work on three unfortunately so am moving to tmobile hopefully if the phone ever turns up!
[One (M7) General] Barthanes:
Got my one delivered today.

Had ordered the HTC at the end of the first week in April, start of the second. Originally ordered the black one but changed it to silver last week. I have now got the phone in my hands and it is great!

Just charging it up the now. HTC Media Link came along with it a well.
[One (M7) General] kingkobra74:
Still nothing for me. Noticed they are showing silver in stock again this afternoon, but I ordered black.
[One (M7) General] MojoPin:
One thing that might seal the deal too is the fact that Three handsets come branded...not 100% certain, but pretty sure I read that somewhere on the forums. You might not care either way, but thought I'd mention it, as it was a big deciding factor for me. I would think you'd get your phone soon - I had to scan my driving license too, but managed to get it done next day. You can't be that far down the list!

Hope you guys still waiting hear back soon...they must be getting some black ones in soon, surely?

Finally got the phone charged up and transferring from my old phone. Absolutely stunning to use so far, just wish I had it for the weekend so I could have gone out and tested the camera properly! The difference in screen, speaker and call quality alone is unbelievable from my DHD...it never felt so old until I finally switched this thing on! Well worth the wait, especially as I've upgraded from 250MB Internet per month on my old contract to unlimited on my new one, for just £1 more per month than I was paying before. Abysmal service, but one hack of a deal!
[One (M7) General] ragingredbull:
Have to agree, I came from E3D and thought that was very good. This phone absolutely kills my E3D in every department. Don't know how you managed on 250mb data. I would have been stuffed. Used 1gb plus on old sim only plan. Unlimited data is going to be good(better be more than 1gb)