Do I need 2 update my SIM 2 a 3G card?

[Anonymous]

Hello Folks!
I've just changed over to the £15 a month, unlimited text & internet,Pay & Go deal.
My son says that coz my card is old,I should get a new one from O2 that is 3G,as it will be a lot faster to surf.
Anyone got some experience with this?
Note:I live in Harlow,so is this a 3G area? :womanindifferent:

[Anonymous]

It will only be faster if your handset is 3G. Its easy to do, call/email O2 and they will send you one. When it arrives call them back and they will transfer your number and account over.

[adamtemp64]

to check your sim is 3g or not in the long string of numbers there will be 3g if not just pop into nearest o2 store they will sort it.

[Anonymous]

just in case you're confused.
either of the methods above will work, but, the quickest way is in store.

[Anonymous]

Hi there.

It's definately worth getting a new SIM whether you're in a 3G area or not.

Depending on what handset you have, you may find it runs better with a 3G SIM.

Try to imagine running a Kettle on a 3amp fuse... sure it will work, but eventually it'll go and you'll need to put a bigger fuse in it.

A 3G SIM is like a 13amp fuse to a kettle and even if your current handset doesn't support 3G, maybe your next one will.

Feel free to call O2 Customer Service and ask for a replacement SIM card which you can get free of charge, or alternatively feel free to pop into your local O2 store to get a replacement SIM there.

You won't lose your number, your minutes, messages or anything - however you may need to copy your contacts from your current SIM to your handset memory - then all you have to do is call O2, give them the long number on the back (it'll start with '8944' and hey presto!

Hope this helps.

Kind regards


Ash

[Anonymous]

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Depending on what handset you have, you may find it runs better with a 3G SIM.
Try to imagine running a Kettle on a 3amp fuse... sure it will work, but eventually it'll go and you'll need to put a bigger fuse in it.
A 3G SIM is like a 13amp fuse to a kettle and even if your current handset doesn't support 3G, maybe your next one will.
......

Very strange, that analogy is wrong in so many ways.

[Anonymous]

Hmm... yes I would have to agree with you on that one - perhaps I should have worded it different?

Oh well... :robotsurprised:

[Anonymous]

Thanx one and all.:D
Some good information received and I will be getting on to the O2 peeps to get things moving.
The old card doen't have a 3G number in it's make-up,so time for a upgrade.
Cheers again.
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