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SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Toby — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:28:26 GMT

Hi guys,

The team have asked me to post a thread about O2's SIM-only and Free SIM deals to hear your experiences and opinions. Take a look at the links below if you need a memory refresh

O2 Free SIM deals

O2 SIM only deals

Have you used any of these deals or are right now? How is it going for you?

I've told them how passionate you all are and they're eager to hear your thoughts.

Sound off below guys

Toby

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

MI5 — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:21:34 GMT

I've got my kids on 12 month simo deals.
The youngest is on the basic 100 mins/100mb (does OK for him at his age) and my eldest on the 500 mins/500mb. However, she keeps running out of data (don't they all?) so 1gb would be nice

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Bambino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:22:45 GMT

Anyone want to explain to me what's so free about the Free Sim deals?

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

jonsie — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:23:25 GMT

When I got the Note 4 on the 17th I took out the £15 big bundle to take advantage of the 4G. I had 4G on the 17th but since then the best I can get is H and data speeds are pathetic. More work is scheduled on the masts on the 21st, 25th and 26th but I've lost patience with the coverage and continual down time in my area.

I called up for my PAC this mornuing and awaiting the port to EE whose 4G speeds I have tested out and more than adequate.

For the same £15 I get twice the data, 300 extra minutes, unlimited texts....and 4G!

o2 really need to look at their tariffs again I'm afraid.

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

MI5 — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:26:39 GMT

@Bambino wrote:
Anyone want to explain to me what's so free about the Free Sim deals?

They don't cost you anything to buy

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

jonsie — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:30:04 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
@Bambino wrote:
Anyone want to explain to me what's so free about the Free Sim deals?
They don't cost you anything to buy

I have a couple under a table leg....free stabilisers:smileywink:

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Beenherebefore — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:33:33 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
@Bambino wrote:
Anyone want to explain to me what's so free about the Free Sim deals?
They don't cost you anything to buy

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:35:07 GMT

Hi @Toby

I've used the Payg sim Free Sims link a few times.

The last was to use in one of the 'Try The Tech' devices.

The page is easy to navigate around and the sims in my experience come through in 3-4 working days.

I've not used the sim only link myself to order a SIM card ,but I do use it to both look at the current deals ,and to add into a relevant thread here if someone needs help.

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:38:33 GMT

Well before i moved to contract deal i was on O2 pay as u go for 7 years and had the unlimited O2 bolt on calls and txts...
But than i left now i came back last year and its alright but if u do price comparisingand data speeds i think other networks are ahead of O2...
But still we remain at O2

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Bambino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:47:17 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
@MI5 wrote:
@Bambino wrote:
Anyone want to explain to me what's so free about the Free Sim deals?
They don't cost you anything to buy
I have a couple under a table leg....free stabilisers:smileywink:

Yep, I thought they were about as useful as that too. Can't wait to get a few.

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

MI5 — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:50:52 GMT

Don't be so harsh guys
I know networks that charge you £10 for a sim card 😞

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Bambino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:53:48 GMT

But don't you get £10 worth of text, calls, or data for that?

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

MI5 — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:03:15 GMT

Not with T-Mobile - That's just for a replacement (faulty) sim card.....

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:06:57 GMT

Three charges u i think about £5 pounds
But atleast there data works lol

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Bambino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:12:29 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Not with T-Mobile - That's just for a replacement (faulty) sim card.....

I use T-Mobile when I'm in the US. I needed a new micro sim when I changed phones a while back and there was no charge. I guess it's just their policy to charge in the UK, because they can.....

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

MI5 — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:21:03 GMT

Admin charges !!
Downright cheek if you ask me

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Bambino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:33:01 GMT

Outrageous, really.

Re: SIM-only and Free SIM deals on O2: We need your views!

Toby — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:39:46 GMT

Thanks so much for your thoughts guys and do keep them coming if you have any.

Its great to see these insights and I'll try to make sure we continue with other topics within O2 so that you can have the chance to share your views with us.