How Much Data Do I Get On O2 Travel?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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It’s free to sign up and

we’ll only charge you for the days you actually use data while you’re away

. Alternatively, to opt out of O2 Travel you can text TRAVELOFF to 21300. You’ll then be charged our standard roaming rates for calls, texts and data in your selected destination.

How do I know if I have O2 travel?

Before you set off, check if you have O2 Travel by

visiting My O2 or calling our customer service team on 202

. Get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting O2TRAVEL to 23336. If you don’t activate O2 Travel, you’ll then be charged our standard roaming rates.

Is data roaming free in Europe?


In December 2016, the representatives of the Member States voted to abolish all roaming charges by June 2017

which eventually led to the abolition of all roaming charges for temporary roaming within the EEA as of 15 June 2017.

Can I use my O2 big bundle abroad?

So if you buy one of our Big Bundles,

your minutes, texts and data can be used in the UK and the rest of our Pay As You Go Europe Zone

. And for our Classic Pay As You Go tariffs, you’ll be charged in our Europe Zone in the same way as you would be at home.

Does O2 charge for roaming after Brexit?


Virgin Mobile and O2 phone users will not face roaming charges

following announcements by other networks to reintroduce extra fees after Brexit. It means customers travelling to Europe will be able to use their mobile data and make calls and texts on the same deal as they have in the UK.

How much does O2 charge for international calls?

You can make calls to international mobiles and landlines from just

1p per minute

with our International Bolt On.

Do I need data roaming in the UK?

Should I use data roaming in the UK?

Yes

. You should be able to able to connect to your mobile network provider wherever you are in the UK, so you won’t ever need to use another one whilst in the country.

Can I use my data abroad?


Every major cell phone company has some sort of international roaming option

. These range from excellent to extortionate and are your easiest (though not often best) option. If your carrier is T-Mobile, Sprint, or Google Project Fi, you’re covered with some kind of unlimited data in most countries around the world.

Can I use my O2 data in Switzerland?


All destinations outside of our Europe Zone are excluded

. This includes Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco or Switzerland. If you’re planning on visiting one of these five countries, you can stay connected using our O2 Travel Bolt On.

Do I need to do anything to my phone when going abroad?


Confirm International Texting, Calling, And Data Fees

By far the most-important thing you need to do before traveling abroad is to check with your service provider about their current policies relating to international cell phone use and what your current contract already allows.

How do I cancel O2 travel?

Go to Solution. Taken from the help section of the O2 website: If you’re already signed up for O2 Travel and feel it isn’t the right service for your usage needs abroad, you can opt out at any time by

texting NOTRAVEL to 23336

or you can remove the O2 Travel Bolt On in My O2.

Do I get charged for data roaming?


Most carriers don’t charge additional data roaming

, meaning if your phone goes off-network while you’re in the region, you can still access the internet as usual. Roaming encourages consumers to use their cell phones or other mobile devices outside their usual network operator’s geographical coverage area.

Is UK still included in EU roaming?

(Pocket-lint) – Having left the European Union in January 2021,

the UK is no longer bound by EU mobile roaming rules

. And that’s not great news for those wanting to continue to use their phones abroad.

Do you get charged for using mobile data abroad?


Since 31 December 2020, the EU rules on roaming charges no longer apply in the UK

. This means that, like other destinations, the amount your mobile provider can charge you for using your mobile phone in EU countries, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein is no longer capped.

How do I activate My O2 International bundle?

To get the International Monthly Bolt On,

go to My O2, call 2202 free from your O2 phone or text MONTHLYINT to 21300

, for free.

How do I top up O2 abroad?


Call 4444 free from your mobile anywhere in the world

. If the country doesn’t allow shortcode dialling, enter *111*# and press the call button. Have your debit or credit card handy and follow the instructions. You can also use top-up vouchers abroad.

Are O2 and Virgin the same?


O2 operate their own network, where Virgin currently use Vodafone’s

. However, Virgin Media have just bought O2, so Virgin Mobile might end up using the O2 network in the future. We’ll update this page if they do. They’re both joint-best choices for calls and texts.

Is O2 bringing back roaming charges?

Virgin Media O2’s Gareth Turpin said: “We’re starting the year by giving our customers some certainty:

we will not be reintroducing roaming fees in Europe for customers on O2 or Virgin Mobile

. “Unlike all the other major mobile networks who are bringing back roaming fees, we will not be following suit.

What does roaming data mean?

The real definition is simple: data roaming refers to

scenarios in which you’re still able to make and receive voice calls, send and receive data or access other services while outside your primary network coverage

. Anytime your mobile device is connected to a non-Verizon Wireless network, that’s roaming.

How much does it cost to call Canada from UK on O2?

Country Landline Mobile Cameroon 16p 20p Canada

2p


2p
Cape Verde 21p 33p Cayman Islands 10p 23p

How much are international calls per minute?

Calls to: AT&T Basic Rate Verizon Basic Rate (Fios)
India


$5.00


$0.28

Mexico


$3.50


$0.02

UK


$3.50


$0.08
* Rates listed apply to minutes in excess of the 300 minutes included in the plan.

Does O2 charge for texting abroad?

Take your plan abroad

Whether you’re on Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go, use your data, minutes and texts at

no extra cost across over 45 countries in our Europe Zone

. And if you’re going further afield, we’ve made it easier than ever to stay in touch with our O2 Travel Bolt On.

What is the difference between data roaming and mobile data?

You simply access internet using another network while on roaming.

Mobile data simply refers to internet services provided by your network provider for you to enjoy wireless internet access when you’re out of Wi-Fi range

.

Should mobile data be on or off?


Smartphone or tablet users should turn off mobile data when the device is expected to remain within range of Wi-Fi access point

. Also consider turning off your cellular data if your Wi-Fi coverage has dead spots, when cellular service is weak, or you use a prepaid mobile plan with data caps or limits.

What happens when you turn data roaming off?

Once you turn off data roaming,

you won’t have access to mobile data outside of your service area

. Normal text messages don’t take up data, but MMS messages — messages that include photos or videos — do use data. You can stop them from using data roaming as well.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.