Tried to buy the sim free version in CPW shop in Glasgow today and the sales assistant advised that the free charging pad and windows 8 upgrade is only for phones sold on contract. so will try another shop tomorrow i think
Nokia Lumia 820 | ?379.95 | Sim free | The Carphone Warehouse
According to this Carphone Warehouse web page the offer applies to SIM Free purchases.
Also, if you look at my NOKIA Lumia 820 photos @
NOKIA Lumia 820.1 CV GB 4G Ready (SIM Unlock) - a set on Flickr I can prove that the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade comes with it...unfortunately Carphone Warehouse forgot to send me a Wireless Charging Plate, but they've today posted off one for me Free of Charge and should arrive tomorrow!
Here are the Ts and Cs from CPW web site:
Offer open from 23/11/12 until 23/01/13 to UK residents 16 years of age or older. Purchase Lumia 820 in any Carphone Warehouse store, online or call centre. One claim per purchased qualifying Nokia Lumia 820. Visit
Nokia Windows 8 Promotion 14 days after purchase and enter unique code and IMEI number. Redemptions accepted for up to 44 days after purchase (claims cannot be submitted for 14 days, leaving 30 day claim period).
Also quoted from CPW web site:
Wireless charging ? charge up without plugging in.
You can power up your Nokia Lumia 820 without cables or plugs. Simply lay your Lumia on a charging plate (wireless charging plate now available for FREE with your order) until you're ready to go. Put a plate in the kitchen, the office, the bedroom; the more plates you have, the more places you can easily charge.
Based on the official information from the CPW web site, all NOKIA Lumia 820 purchases quality for the Wireless Charging Plate + Windows 8 Pro Upgrade! (Don't get confused with the offer saying it starts on the 23rd, ALL 820s purchased before this period do quality as my 820 I purchased online on the 9th came with the sticker attached to it - again if you see my Flickr photos you'll see for your own eyes...with the receipt next to it!!).
Hope this may help you