Travelling abroad

[LesleyLouLaa]

I’m going to be heading to Spain soon but my sim monthly is a very basic one and only 3gb data. 
Im only waiting for this contract to end as it was tied into my virgin broadband so I had no choice as it kept the price lower. 
Should I just get another sim to use abroad (waiting for o2 to end)

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@LesleyLouLaa 

That depends on how much data you'll think you'll use.

You can use all your data and all calls and texts back home and within the EU will be free.

Plenty of free wifi in hotels, bars and restaurants to make use of too.

Guide: Roaming MegaGuide 

[jonsie]

See if you are able to upgrade in My O2

If so

Use USwitch

https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/compare/sim_only_deals/o2/

Choose the deal you want

This will automatically redirect you to the O2 website

Just follow the prompts and choose the UPGRADE option

Complete the deal and nothing on your account changes except the tariff at the new cheaper cost

Payment date is the same and your next bill will be at the cheaper rate and will be made up of the pro rata cost of your old tariff and your new tariff

The change should show in My O2 within 24 hours

Volt benefits will still apply as will possibly a 3 month extra such as Disney+

Get a 12 month contract for £8 and your cheaper Virginmedia will remain the same