Data in Europe

[Caladh]

I bought a 5mb PAYG SIM this year to use in my TP Link Mobile router. It worked fine in the UK. However I got to France and it didn't work. I was advised by O2 Customer Services that it wouldn'tr work as I couldn't use it for "tethering" - it's in the T and C's. So does O2 do a product that I can use in my mobile router both in the UK and Europe ?

Thanks.

[MI5]

O2 data only sims don't work at all abroad, sorry.

[Caladh]

I have a standard SIM as I was unable to obtain a "data only" one. I understand it is possible to use it in my Iphone and turn on sharing (tethering). However I don't want to do that as it uses lots of battery power. Looks like I need to go to another supplier.

[Cleoriff]

@CaladhIf you want a data sim which works abroad, then you will get one from Three (3)

As long as it is set up in the UK, it will work abroad.

I know this as I have used one myself.

[MI5]

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@Caladh wrote:

I have a standard SIM as I was unable to obtain a "data only" one. I understand it is possible to use it in my Iphone and turn on sharing (tethering). However I don't want to do that as it uses lots of battery power. Looks like I need to go to another supplier.

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In that case, check your settings to ensure roaming is switched on.

Also check your apn is correct.

There is only one for PAYG, which should be:

•  apn: payandgo.o2.co.uk
• Username: payandgo

[Marjo]

Hi @Caladh, just wanted to check in case the data roaming and APN suggestion above had worked for you?

[Caladh]

The SIM works fine in the UK. The issue with it is using in Euope in a tp-link MIFI router. I belive it would work ok abroad in a mobile/Iphone - I want to be able to use it as a router so I can connect several devices e.g Ipad and laptop (if required). 

[MI5]

So you probably need to set the apn in the router software.

[Caladh]

As advised I was unable to use my router in France for data in the router. I am in discussion with Three to purchase a SIM that will work in Europe for data. I had made various changes to APN etc on the router to no avail. As far as I am concerned 02 do not allowing tethering outside the UK for their SIMS and make no provision to be able to use SIM/Data routers.

[MI5]

Tethering is allowed but O2 data Sims will not work outside of the UK. That is the problem.
ie you can tether off a phone ok.