Has anyone used O2 in Sweden?

[Anonymous]

Hi. I'm looking for feedback on using O2 in Sweden, specifically roaming on Telia. I will be in the North of Sweden for a few weeks and Telia is the only network with a signal. I have been on live chat and been assured that I can roam on Telia, however, no-one seems to know if I will be able to use 3G or 4G. One person said no and the other said I should be able to. Before I commit to an expensive contract I could really do with finding out for sure. Anyone got any experience? Thanks!

[Cleoriff]

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@evantkh wrote:
@Cleoriff

Why don't people choose a phone which comes with no lock?

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Generally I buy my phones outright. Sim free and unlocked. More expensive initially but I can use it with any compatible sim

[evantkh]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

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@evantkh wrote:
@Cleoriff

Why don't people choose a phone which comes with no lock?

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Generally I buy my phones outright. Sim free and unlocked. More expensive initially but I can use it with any compatible sim

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@Cleoriff

I randomly picked iPhone 7 as an example. Use the 1GB tariff as an example.

(43(monthly cost) - 12.75(SIM only tariff) )  x 24 months = 726

It looks more expensive than the one on Apple's website.

Am I correct in this calculation? What does the upfront do?

[MI5]

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@evantkh wrote:
@MI5

Are phones from O2 really less expensive than outside?

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No, but if you cannot afford to buy outright and buy on contract, they are locked.

Can be unlocked though, so makes no sense in reality.

[jonsie]

Many people can't afford to buy phones outright so take out a contract. Phones are then invariably locked to networks unless taken out through a third party independent.

[evantkh]

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@MI5 wrote:

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@evantkh wrote:
@MI5

Are phones from O2 really less expensive than outside?

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No, but if you cannot afford to buy outright and buy on contract, they are locked.

Can be unlocked though, so makes no sense in reality.

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@MI5

That's what I think about.

[Anonymous]

I have just taken a contract with O2. Unlocking the phone was free and took less than 48hrs.

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:
I have just taken a contract with O2. Unlocking the phone was free and took less than 48hrs.

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Correct, hence the comments about it being pointless to lock them.

[evantkh]

@MI5

How about buying a retail phone directly from O2 and using a SIM-only tariff?

[MI5]

It will still be locked but as long as you have a monthly or 12 month simo plan you can apply for a free unlock (exceptions are new iPhones within around 6 months of launch).

[evantkh]

@MI5

but will I get a discount for an existing SIM-only O2 customer to buy a retail phone from O2 comparing to buying from device manufacturer directly?