Has anyone used O2 in Sweden?

[Anonymous]

Hi. I'm looking for feedback on using O2 in Sweden, specifically roaming on Telia. I will be in the North of Sweden for a few weeks and Telia is the only network with a signal. I have been on live chat and been assured that I can roam on Telia, however, no-one seems to know if I will be able to use 3G or 4G. One person said no and the other said I should be able to. Before I commit to an expensive contract I could really do with finding out for sure. Anyone got any experience? Thanks!

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

I can guarantee 100% that you will NOT get 4g.
3g worked OK the last time I was there but it was a few years ago and cannot remember which network I connected to.

[Cleoriff]

Hi @Anonymous You can use O2 travel in sweden The charge is £1.99 a day. All rates here

http://www.o2.co.uk/o2travelupdate

Edited to add I have given the rates only. @MI5 has told you about 4G....

[MI5]

and data speeds will be hopelessly slow too, so don't expect to stream anything.

[evantkh]

I would suggest using a SIM from the destination as to avoid unclear roaming terms and conditions, such as the speed and whether you can use LTE.

The exception would be some countries like South Korea where you need to make a request to put your device on their whitelist before you can use a local SIM.

[Cleoriff]

Using a local sim is a good idea.. but only practical if your phone is unlocked before you go abroad...

[Anonymous]

I have looked at local sims - not cheap but I will need to get one for data as it's the only option for internet. O2 was mainly for calls and texts as a local sim isn't cheap for calls to UK. In regards 3G etc I would not be streaming. Only checking emails etc. Thanks. 

[MI5]

There is no confusion about LTE at all.

[MI5]

Use Tugo over wifi (or by using a local sim in phone for data) and all calls and texts back to the UK will be free.

[Bambino]

@Anonymous As you haven't taken out a contract yet, you might want to look at Three. You can roam in Sweden for no extra charge on whatever tariff you take with them. I don't know what kind of speeds you would get, but it might be worth speaking to them to find out.

Edit: Just looked at Three's coverage in Sweden and it doesn't look great in the north, so maybe it isn't a great idea after all. It may very well be that as @MI5 has said that coverage in Sweden isn't good for any provider, even local Swedish ones.