Moto G 4G Europe roaming only get GSM data

[Anonymous]

I have a Sim only 4G plan with International Saver, and a Motorola Moto G 4G. High speed data works fine for me in the UK.

I'm now roaming for the first time and in Stockholm. I turned on data roaming but can only get GSM service, which is painfully slow. I tried connecting manually to Swedish networks but this fails and I can only auto connect to Telia or Telia S.

Any ideas much appreciated.

[anticpated]

Maybe the LTE frequencies aren't supported over there.

[Anonymous]

Double check the network you're roaming on has 4G

[anticpated]

Or even 3g fallback.

[MI5]

I often find roaming data very slow.... even if I can get 3g it's never as fast as at home (and that's not just limited to o2 either).

[Cleoriff]

Just been reading on two other forums......Stockholm doesn't have a good reputation for data roaming. Lots of criticism from travellers who have struggled with their poor networks.....

The advice has always been the same..manually select the network that serves you best....though that will probably drop out and you will have to search again for an alternative...

Just reporting what I have read tonight....

[Anonymous]

Hi Navdeep8


If your phone is unlocked to use other network SIM cards, perhaps consider using a local PAYG SIM card after thoroughly checking out their T&C and costs.

You would need to let people know of your new temporary number.

Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I tried switching the phone into 3G mode and reconnecting to various networks but this also didn't work. I can only get GSM service.

I may try to get the PAYG option. Quite disappointed with the quality of the roaming service here, seems like I've been sent back 10 years.

[Anonymous]

Okay.

I hope one way or another you attain service. 😄

[Anonymous]

It would seem that the network has GSM only