SMS/MMS over O2 WiFi calling

[seanbean]

With the UK banks about to implement SMS/MMS texting to distribute verification codes for online purchases - what are O2 doing to enable SMS/MMS over O2 WiFi calling inline with other network providers (e.g. EE)?  

Or should we now consider switching to another network provider?

[seanbean]

Thanks, very kind of you. However given the length of time that has now passed, and Chris’ last response - I am not optimistic. Clearly this facility is not one of their priorities...

[MI5]

Apparently it's too difficult for O2 to figure out @seanbean 

[jonsie]

They had the capability but decided to withdraw it.

RIP TuGo and O2 Ask

[geekonthepc]

Hi, 

Just wondered if there's been any update on availability of SMS over WiFi calling? @Chris_K 

I've just joined O2 and would love to see it available before the end of 2020. 

[jonnymk]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the reason sky mobile is getting it first is because it’s a smaller user base that on average pay less than the average o2 customer per month, so they want to perfect it first. Sounds like it’s coming to o2 imminently though...

[Infobleep]

This helpfully explains why my text messages aren't being sent from deep inside a large hospital.

Hopefully one day O2 will manage to get this working then they can promote it as a benefit of joining O2.

I've stayed with O2 for a long time as I liked their customer service but they never do seem to be up their with the cutting edge technology. However I value the customer service to stick with them.

[Junior]

Vodafone have now rolled out SMS over WiFi so just o2 that don’t offer it now. @Chris_K any update please?

[seanbean]

The silence is deafening...

[pgn]

Just O2 to go (TuGo?) 🙄

Vodafone UK Finally Starts to Add SMS Support to WiFi Calling - ISPreview UK https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2021/01/vodafone-uk-finally-starts-to-add-sms-support-to-wifi-... #ispreview

[MI5]

Strange how O2 had the technology 7 years ago but can't do it now?