What does this SMS mean?

[User2673102]

I've just received the following text:

You've successfully added your wifi service to your My O2 account. Don't forget you can manage your account on the O2 Wifi app http://www.o2.co.uk/apps/wifi. For more apps from O2, take a look here http://www.o2.co.uk/apps.

I received it imemdaitley after signing into the O2 website. I'm on my home wifi. Googling doesn't solve the mystery.

What does this SMS mean? I haven't successfully done anything, as success implies intent. I also haven't added anything to anything, rather O2 appears to have added something to My O2 account without my consent - if it's information on my wifi connection, that would be a blatant breach of data protection legislation.

If anyone could explain what this means, I'd be very grateful.

[Anonymous]

Just delete it. It’s an automated generic sms. I had the same one a few weeks ago when I upgraded 

[MI5]

O2 are turning on WiFi calling for everyone with a compatible phone.
It means you can make calls over WiFi when you don’t have a phone signal.

[adamtemp64 · Accepted solution]

The links take you to "o2 wifi" the free service for connecting to wifi away from home at an o2 hotspot in varying venues I would not be concerned

[jonsie]

It's a genuine generic text that seems to go out to everyone whether they've connected to O2 wifi or not. Possibly no need to sign in now as they may be automatically registering all customers. Not had one myself as I registered yes ago. 

[User2673102]

Thanks to all for the information.

So all this means is that they've activated wifi calling?

Hey O2, no offence, but if that's the case, why doesn't your text say that. Why make it completely imcomprehensible?

[jonsie]

I personally don't think it's anything to do with wifi calling.... 

[MI5]

It will automatically connect you to O2 wifi hotspots so you can use wifi calling if you have a compatible device.
The first of the links in your original post explains the process.

[MI5]

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@jonsie wrote:

I personally don't think it's anything to do with wifi calling.... 

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Looking at the links I'd agree jonsie, although wifi calling would be possible over an O2 hotspot.

[Anonymous]

I had the same text when I joined a few weeks back.

you can check out what it means HERE

nothing to do with WiFi calling.. just connecting to WiFi.

if you check your ‘my account’ page.. you can add or remove the service from there