O2 Roaming in Dominican Republic?

[dgboss10]

Hi,

I'm going to Dominican Republic soon, does anyone have any experience with the roaming there? Do o2 limit the speeds like they do in US?

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

@dgboss10 

My Son went there 2 years ago and learnt very quickly to use Wifi in bars, hotels and restaurants.

You can use the O2 Travel Bolt On, which gives you unlimited minutes, texts and data for just £6 a day. You can opt-in to O2 Travel by texting TRAVEL to 23336. You’ll only be charged for the days you use it.

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If you don’t have the O2 Travel Bolt On, you’ll pay our standard rates:

 If you use Wifi you can keep in touch with people by using Whatsapp or Messenger over Wifi. Make sure the people you want to stay in touch with have those apps as well.

Guide: Roaming MegaGuide 

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

[dgboss10]

I'm going on a cruise so i dont mind the £6 a day charge. I just wasn't sure about the data speed caps if any that o2 have there.

[MI5]

@dgboss10 

All destinations covered by O2 travel have speeds restricted to 0.5mbps so is basically useless.

[Cleoriff]

@dgboss10 

If you are going on a cruise, do NOT use your phone when on board. The ship uses a maritime network which is very expensive. Wait until you dock and are well away from the ship before using your phone in places with free Wifi .

Guide: Cruise Liners / Aircraft Charges