Does O2 Travel Work In Turkey?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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If you’re not eligible for the Inclusive Zone Bolt On, there’s our O2 Travel Bolt On, which keeps you connected in Turkey and other selected destinations, for just £6 a day. It lets you use the internet, talk for longer and text while you’re away in selected destinations worldwide.

Does O2 work in Istanbul?

I did a bit of research and came across O2 travel option for O2 customers. Basically,

you can activate O2 travel free, and then pay £3.99 a day for every day you use your phone for calling in Turkey and back to UK

. If you don’t use it in any day whilst in Turkey, you don’t pay. You get 120 mins and 120 text messages.

How do I activate my O2 Travel inclusive?

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. This can take up to 24 hours to be applied to your account.

What countries are covered with O2?

Argentina Honduras Chile New Zealand Colombia Nicaragua Costa Rica Panama Ecuador Paraguay

Which UK network works in Turkey?

For the vast majority of visitors to Turkey, we’d recommend getting a SIM card from

Vodafone

in the UK. On Vodafone’s Unlimited Max plan, you’ll be able to use your normal UK allowances at no extra cost when travelling to Turkey.

Can I use UK SIM in Turkey?


You can use your mobile and sim in Turkey without any problem

.

Does Vodafone work in Turkey?

At present

Turkey is still one of Vodafone’s free roaming destinations

, which means customers can use their UK plan while abroad in associated countries at no extra cost.

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.

Can I use my phone in Turkey?

Will your phone work in Turkey?

Your phone or hotspot must be able to operate in the 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz and/or 3G 2100 Mhz frequency band(s), or it will not work in Turkey

. Most European-based phones are GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) phones using the 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, 2G, 3G or 4G LTE standards.

Will O2 charge me when I’m abroad?

It’s free to sign up and

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

. If you don’t want 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.

Can I use my O2 phone in Egypt?


It will work but the costs are very high in Egypt

. Have a look at this link and scroll down to the ‘Rest of the World’ Zone 3 and 6 countries. If you are monthly contract download TuGo and use it over wifi in Egypt to use your UK allowances.

Can I use my phone in Turkey EE?

Re: Can I use my EE data in Turkey


You will be able to use data in Turkey, but not as part of your UK data usage

. You will need to purchase a roaming add-on.

Are O2 calls free in Europe?

What’s included at

no extra charge

? Making calls and sending texts within our Europe Zone (excluding the UK), to any other country in our Europe Zone (including the UK). Receiving calls and texts in our Europe Zone. Using your monthly data allowance whilst in our Europe Zone.

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.

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.

Can I use my EE minutes in Turkey?

Unlimited minutes and texts


World Select Talk and Text gives you unlimited calls and texts in the USA, Canada, Turkey, Australia and the UAE

. To opt in just text WORLD to 150. You’ll be able to talk and text as usual within 24 hours.

Which mobile network works in Turkey?

There are three mobile operators in Turkey:

Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom

. Turkcell has the greatest coverage and most customers, and is the best option for most visitors to Turkey.

Does eSIM work in Turkey?

An eSIM is a digital SIM that

allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier in Turkey without having to use a physical nano-SIM

.

Is O2 roaming free in Turkey?


For £6 a day in Turkey

, and selected destinations outside Europe, you’ll get all the data you need, plus Unlimited minutes and texts to use within your travel destination and back to the UK. You’ll only be charged on the days you use O2 Travel.

Can I use my Vodafone in Turkey 2021?


If your Vodafone Pay monthly plan started before 11 August 2021: There’s no change to the way you roam as long as you stay on your current mobile plan

. You won’t need to pay any additional charges for roaming.

Which SIM card is best in Turkey?

The best SIM card for your holiday in Turkey is “

Tourist Welcome Pack

” from Turkcell. Since Turkcell has the best mobile network coverage in Turkey and a package deal tailored precisely to the needs of tourists, we think it is the best SIM card to use as a tourist in Turkey.

How do I get international O2?

How to get the International Bolt On: You can purchase the International Bolt On at any time. To OPT IN to the International Bolt On

send a free text message containing the keyword “INTBOLTON” to 23336or call free on 2202 from your O2 mobile

. You can also opt in via My O2.

Is calling 02 free?

Customer Service Number Charges From your O2 mobile 202 Free From a landline 0344 809 0202 Standard UK rate From abroad +44 7860 980 202 Free†

How can I call internationally for free?

  1. Skype. Perhaps the most well-known video calling platform of them all, Skype is free to download on any computer and phone. …
  2. FaceTime. …
  3. WhatsApp. …
  4. Telegram. …
  5. Viber. …
  6. Google Duo. …
  7. Facebook Messenger. …
  8. Line.
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