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I have kept with O2 for the last 15 years (actually now Tesco but same coverage so I don't care) as the coverage is pretty reliable where I work. 

 

I'm excited by the prospect of being taken over by 3 because they seem to be the only provider with a decent 'unlimited' data policy - and that you can use data and minutes in Europe 'like at home' instead of being borderline criminally overcharged for merely visiting a couple of websites or checking flight details.

 

Does anyone have any idea when this changeover will happen - or will I have to just get a 3 PAYG again for when I travel?

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terminusaquo
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@Anonymous wrote:

I have kept with O2 for the last 15 years (actually now Tesco but same coverage so I don't care) as the coverage is pretty reliable where I work. 

 

I'm excited by the prospect of being taken over by 3 because they seem to be the only provider with a decent 'unlimited' data policy - and that you can use data and minutes in Europe 'like at home' instead of being borderline criminally overcharged for merely visiting a couple of websites or checking flight details.

 

Does anyone have any idea when this changeover will happen - or will I have to just get a 3 PAYG again for when I travel?


As others have said, it could take up to a year before this happens. However, I would imagine this will happen in two stages. First O2 customers will be able to roam onto the 3 network for free then, as they integrate the networks, O2 customers will see 3 as the network on their devices.

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@terminusaquo wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

I have kept with O2 for the last 15 years (actually now Tesco but same coverage so I don't care) as the coverage is pretty reliable where I work. 

 

I'm excited by the prospect of being taken over by 3 because they seem to be the only provider with a decent 'unlimited' data policy - and that you can use data and minutes in Europe 'like at home' instead of being borderline criminally overcharged for merely visiting a couple of websites or checking flight details.

 

Does anyone have any idea when this changeover will happen - or will I have to just get a 3 PAYG again for when I travel?


As others have said, it could take up to a year before this happens. However, I would imagine this will happen in two stages. First O2 customers will be able to roam onto the 3 network for free then, as they integrate the networks, O2 customers will see 3 as the network on their devices.


And also will likely continue on their O2 tariff until it comes up for renewal so no unlimited data until upgrade date.

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