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[RichardC04]

Hi

I'm travelling to Croatia from UK in September. The house has no WiFi but I need to access the Internet on my laptop and other devices.

What is the best way of doing this? Create a mobile hotspot? Would I need a Sim Card? Is it best to get a local sim out here?

Help! 

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

As you are travelling to Croatia which is in the Eurpe Zone, you can use your allowance as you would at home @RichardC04 

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/international/using-phone-abroad 

As long as you can get a good network coverage where you are, you won't need to use Wifi.

You must stay within your allowances though, otherwise you will be charged.

I suggest you call O2 before you travel to make sure there are no roaming bars on your account.

If you have a spend cap, ask for that to be removed as well.

Best of luck and enjoy your holiday.

[RichardC04]

Yes it's in the EU which is good (different after Brexit 😞

I need to work over there on my laptop and my kid/wife will need to use ipad!

I will defo go over my usuage. Would be good to get on WiFi.

Any tips?

[Cleoriff]

The best thing you can do is upgrade your tariff before you go.

OR, if you are on a Refresh contract you can flex up and down once a month

https://www.o2.co.uk/refresh/flexible-tariffs 

As for use of laptops etc, I suggest you buy a mobile BB dongle and a PAYG sim. You can get these from Amazon. I used these before I had Wifi in my apartment.  Make sure they are set up before travel.

You can also buy a sim for the tablets. (Unless they are Wifi only, then you have a problem)

I might add in jest, next time you book to go abroad, make sure the accommodation has Wifi @RichardC04 

[Cleoriff]

Just to add, there will be internet shops offering free wifi, as well as bars, cafes and restaurants.

[jkingsbury1000]

I have travelled to France and purchased a 50GB Orange Travel pack eSIM for €49.99

My download speed is consistently >100Mbps

By comparison my UK EE mobile wifi and O2 dribble along between 3Mbps and 9Mbps

Maybe they do similar for Croatia?