21-10-2023 08:13
I switched to 02 and chose a rolling plan after speaking to a member of staff in a shop. I work abroad a lot so go inbetween the UK and mainly Europe constantly.
I travelled abroad and discovered I couldn't phone or text, then posted here and got the reply that PAYG wouldn't give me that option.
I let my monthly payment run out and assumed I'd just go onto paying per call or text, if I could even do that. In the meantime, I've got a local sim.
This morning, outside the UK again, I get an email saying they're changing me to the £10 big bundle, which I assume also means I won't be able to phone or text ?
What an absolute mess.
Has anybody got an answer to this ? Is going onto a contract my only option ?
Thanks for any help.
21-10-2023 09:06 - edited 21-10-2023 09:21
21-10-2023 09:06 - edited 21-10-2023 09:21
If you travel abroad a lot, being on PAYG shouldn't matter if you are travelling to O2's EU countries.
UNLESS that country requires 4G calling which is not available on O2 with PAYG.
https://www.o2.co.uk/help/pay-as-you-go/roaming-in-europe
However, you are restricted to periodic travel. See guide above.
TBH, I was on PAYG when I had an apartment abroad and found I spent less and had no hassle when I changed to a sim only contract. You can have these for 30 days, 12 or 24 months.
Or get a better deal with O2 by using USWITCH.
Veritas Numquam Perit
21-10-2023 09:20
21-10-2023 09:20
Checked your previous post here https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/New-to-O2/No-phone-signal/td-p/1653742
Another reason to change to sim only. Many countries now need you to have 4G calling. Not available on O2 with PAYG.
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