Hotspot abroad?

[Anonymous]

I don't seem to be able to use my phone as a hotspot for data when abroad. Works fine in the UK. Can anyone help? Many thanks!

[Cleoriff]

Never used mine but I am sure @MI5 @jonsie or @viridis could help. I have mentioned them so hope they come online to assist you ...:smileywink:

Edited to ask what phone you are using?

[MI5]

You cannot tether if using o2 travel.

[viridis]

I don't think standard mobile contracts include tethering, which is what this would be.
I believe it's mentioned in the o2 travel terms and conditions.

[viridis]

Number 7 of O2 travel terms
You may not use your Smartphone as a personal hotspot connection (this is also known as tethering) while using O2 Travel data.

http://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/mobile/o2travel-paymonthly-terms-and-conditions

[Wa10]

I'm not one of the afore mentioned, however quick thought which sprung to mind - are you trying to use O2 Travel data as a hotspot? If so then I know that's not permitted, so could be why you're having an issue.

If it's standard roaming data at standard rates then I'm not aware of any limitation/restriction so long as you're a Pay Monthly customer (don't think it's permitted on PAYG?), part from the roaming data spend cap on your account.

 Edit: Too slow! Haha 

[madasaf1sh]

If using an iphone, then the APN is switched when using tethering to use the apn imodem.o2.co.uk, this is then routed differently internally at o2.

So its quite easy for o2 to identify traffic and block at a network level.