IPad in Europe by switching to business plan?

[mark245]

I complained in an O2 store today that the iPad cellular cannot be used in Europe, unlike a 3 sim. The rep said I could use a sim in Europe eg France but I had to switch to a small business user for the period and then cancel. Can anyone confirm and How do I find the business tariffs? Thanks, Mark

[MI5]

@mark245 

You can't just switch between business and consumer tariffs at will. They both come with a minimum term that must be completed before you can change without charges.

The best way around it is a PAYG big bundle SIM which will allow you to use the data included whilst in any EU country.

Bundle options here https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/sim-cards/pay-as-you-go#simtype=bigbundles

[mark245]

But a big bundle is for the phone or does it work in the iPad?

Thanks

Mark

[MI5]

It will work in your iPad.
Set your APN to "mobile.o2.co.uk" when abroad.

[mark245]

I am already on contract with iPad though and it has a 2 gig per month plan but I was told in store it would not work in Europe.

As I never tried it in Europe I guess I just have to switch on data roaming as I have APN set as you suggested. Do you think it will work?

Thank you for your help.

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Mark

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

Data only SIM cards don't work outside of UK.
If it is a regular SIM only phone tariff the APN change will work.