Roaming Question

[Tracey75]

Hi, it's a long time since I've been here, I can't even remember my user name!  I have a quick (I hope!) question - I know O2 cap roaming speeds in the USA but does that apply if you pay the £6 a day as well?  I couldn't work out whether you get faster speeds by paying extra than if it's included in the tariff and 'free'.

Thank you!

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Tracey75 

No different.

It's all capped at 0.5mbps (when working).

Currently there is an issue with no data working at all in USA.

[Tracey75]

Thanks for your help.  I was hoping it might be different if they're getting an extra £6 a day!  I've thought about getting a 3 Sim but prefer not to have another number while I'm away.  Oh well, a bit more thinking to do!

[Bambino]

@Tracey75 3 charge for roaming as well, so you'd be no better off. If you need data with any speed at all you'll need to get a Pay & Go sim from T-Mobile or AT&T when you arrive. If you don't want to do that, there's plenty of free WiFi hotspots most everywhere, but you should use a VPN if you're planning to do that.

[Tracey75]

I don't mind paying for data if it actually works! I plan to use Wifi wherever possible but I need to be easily contactable and might need data in the event we get lost, which has been known!