on 15-06-2017 10:59
on 15-06-2017 10:59
My main residence is UK however I spend a lot of time in Spain, sometimes, up to 60 days in one trip. Having listened to BBC news this morning there seemed to be a suggestion that the network providers may charge users if they go beyond a normal holiday period, let's say, 2 to 3 weeks. Anybody know if this to be the case and if so, what the upper limit might be. I don't want to go charging off using roaming if I'm likely to be hit by a large bill because I've exceeded a limit.
on 15-12-2017 10:05
on 15-12-2017 10:05
Yes, I'm in the same situation - I did know about this before I left the UK.
I'm here for around 4 months - I have a PAYG deal - big bundle - £10 and am £31 in credit.
Not abusing my tarrif - in fact way down, dont use data. Was worried that after a acouple of months I'd be hit with big bills.
BUT
I phoned the 4445 number and chatted about the overseas tarrif and my situation but she was quite adamant that in no way would I get charged. Since I have been using my phone in the UK (for years) and had the Big Bundle . . . all would be fine . . . we shall see.
At least the call was logged.
on 15-12-2017 10:11
on 15-12-2017 10:11
18-01-2018 20:57 - edited 18-01-2018 20:58
18-01-2018 20:57 - edited 18-01-2018 20:58
I've been using an O2 "Pay As You Go" SIM as the second SIM in a dual SIM phone, in Greece, for more than 6 months now. It did seem like my UK number was suspended, a few times, but it turned out to be a phone problem every time. I had to restart the phone a couple of times, and change the SIM order temporarily once.
I believe people should be worried only if they continue using their SIM as if living in the UK or as a dirt-cheap international calling card. Everyone else should be fine.
on 18-01-2018 21:01
on 18-01-2018 21:01
@Vaggelis wrote:I believe people should be worried only if they continue using their SIM as if living in the UK or as a dirt-cheap international calling card. Everyone else should be fine.
You may well be 100% correct, but we have learned over the years, to never assume anything with O2.
If they have provision for something in their T&C's, expect them to invoke it at some point in time.