Data Sim

[BreweryDave]

Dave, how much are you paying for that please?

£34 inc a new phone. 24 month contract.

 

[webby1]

I was referring to being charged/overcharged if you have a contract with 3........clearly this cannot happen if you use the 12g sims.
But this "new" Vodafone deal seems ideal........................sadly I have just signed a 24 month contract with 3.
As I said it will all depend on how hot they are on the amount of time you can spend abroad .........................and if you go over........do they cut you off(which is OK) or start to charge at some ridiculous rate like 3.

 

[Busman]

Dave, how much are you paying for that please?

Hi Peter, not the same Dave but I've got the same Vodafone deal but no phone, calls/text 16g £20pm 12 month contract.

 

[Rob Turner]

Our current experience is that if used abroad you will be cut off once you hit 16gb therefore buying anything over that is a waste of time and money

So with 3 Mobile look to their 12gb SIM

EDIT...... you will be charged £69 from 12gb to 16gb then cut off

I had the exact same thing last year with a massive bill.
I rang Three and told them I was missold the sim and they wrote it off.

 

[webby1]

I had the exact same thing last year with a massive bill.
I rang Three and told them I was missold the sim and they wrote it off.

I am surprised this happened last year.......................our experience then was that when you reached your contract limit you were cut off until the next monthly allowance.

As has been said many times this has changed since June 15th. Suddenly 3 are "unable" to cut you off at their new 12gb limit and you start to be charged up to your contract limit when they are "able" to cut you off. But not without a hefty bill............... it would cost us £60 to go from their 12gb limit to our 20gb contract.
Now here I am talking about 3 contract Sims being used abroad................if we mix what we are talking about (data sims, phone sims, PAYG or contract,in Europe or in UK ) then people get the Wrong Information.

I remember my old maths teacher explaining how you could not add apples and oranges and ........well pineapples were a complete mystery.

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[Tom2023]

What is the coverage like for Vodafone in the EU?

 

[PhilandMena]

What is the coverage like for Vodafone in the EU?

The coverage in the EU is reported as excellent by members who have used it.
As I stated previously, there is no throttling back of the Vodafone data sim card in europe so if you pay £30.00 for the 50 GB package that's what you get each month, a full 50GB. Call customer services after two months and cancel the contract (30 days notice) and get a full 3 months usage. After 3 months their fair play usage comes into play and like the rest you then pay for each MB of data downloaded.
If you want confirmation of all this from Vodafone, use their on line chat service and save a copy of the chat.

 

[1881TB]

I'm new to all this, I'm planning to be in Europe from March until November, possibly longer. I am letting my house and full-timing, what should I do? Three month limits will be a problem.

My wife and I are on the net quite a bit each day but don't stream movies - only a few tunes when we've had a few...

 

[PhilandMena]

I'm new to all this, I'm planning to be in Europe from March until November, possibly longer. I am letting my house and full-timing, what should I do? Three month limits will be a problem.

My wife and I are on the net quite a bit each day but don't stream movies - only a few tunes when we've had a few...

My advice would be to sign up for the rolling contract with Vodafone and cancel after two months to get the full 3 months. (They do smaller packages, 50 GB per month is their biggest). Then, cover the rest of your trip with pre loaded data sim cards from three. Wait until nearer the time to see what best deals are available there's a lot of competition out there and prices will drop again i believe.

 

[webby1]

Agree with @PhilandMena The Vodafone deal definitely seems better than 3 at the moment.We had a 3 rolling contract and managed to use it for 7 months abroad last year but were ready to cancel it IF we were cut off and move onto the 3 12gb for 12 month contract which are great as a back up.You may not get cut off by Vodafone

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[DJP]

Look at the Vodafone 30 day rolling contract offer.
You can get 50GB for £25.00 per month with no restrictions in Europe. Although their fair play usage licks in after tree months. so Just cancel contract after two months, Job done. 4 G too.
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/bundles-and-sims/sim-only-data-bundles/

Can you tether a laptop/tablet on the Vodafone deal out of the UK?

 

[PhilandMena]

Can you tether a laptop/tablet on the Vodafone deal out of the UK?

Not sure! This is a data sim card, so most if not all users tend to put them directly in a MiFi so they can connect multiple devices to the internet at the same time. If you go onto the Vodafone website you can ask any question via their live chat .

 

[Minxy]

Can you tether a laptop/tablet on the Vodafone deal out of the UK?

Reading the info in the link then yes:

Want to use 4G data on the go with your tablet plan, data dongle or Mobile Wi-Fi router? A data-only SIM lets you stay connected on the move – just pop it into your device and you're ready to go.​

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/bun...7_1515849301_ae4ff27b30968b6d802eedb1ae5b35ed

If you scroll down you'll find that the 30-day sims are cheaper than the 12 month ones for the same amount of data!

 

[Minxy]

Vodafone fair usage policy for abrod:

Is there a fair usage policy?
Yes. Roam-free is intended for periodic travel. It isn’t meant for users roaming on a semi-permanent or permanent basis.

We’ll send you a text requesting you moderate your usage in our Roam-free destinations if you use them for a total of 2 months or more during any 4-month period. If your usage in any of our Roam-free destinations continues to exceed this allowance after a 2-week period from which you first received this text, we may charge you for further use or bar your roaming services. We’ll always let you know before we do this.​

 

[webby1]

We’ll send you a text requesting you moderate your usage in our Roam-free destinations if you use them for a total of 2 months or more during any 4-month period. If your usage in any of our Roam-free destinations continues to exceed this allowance after a 2-week period from which you first received this text, we may charge you for further use or bar your roaming services. We’ll always let you know before we do this.

This is much better than the 3 FAH.......................they only allow 12gb a month whereas I believe Vodafone allow your full allowance.
Also 3 only allow 2 months abroad in any 12 month period (not 2 out of 4)and then may start charging without the "warnings that Vodafone refer to)

However, we used 8 months on 3 FAH last year.So their one advantage might be that they are easier on the 2 month period...............Vodafone may send the text rigidly on the 2 month limit.

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[PhilandMena]

I would check that fair use policy again as I have it in writing from their web chat agents it's now three months. You could always ask again by using the online chat and saving a copy of the conversation.

 

[Minxy]

I would check that fair use policy again as I have it in writing from their web chat agents it's now three months. You could always ask again by using the online chat and saving a copy of the conversation.

I've just had a shuftie at the '3' pdf with the T&Cs on ref FAH dated 29 December 2017:

http://www.three.co.uk/termspdf/Legacy_Price_Guide_291217.pdf

You now have up to 13gb if you are a contract customer (ie 12/24 months) and 12gb for PAYG/30 day contracts, see 1st bullet point below:

It also states that the usage is still limited to 2 [full] months in a 12 month period:

 

[PhilandMena]

You are right! Vodafone have confirmed what you state above. However, this is what they told me the last time I checked
The following is a record of your online chat.

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Chat start time

November 11, 2017 1:29:35 PM EST

Chat end time

November 11, 2017 1:31:36 PM EST

Duration (actual chatting time)

00:02:01

Operator

Sophia


Chat Transcript

Info: Thank you for choosing to chat with us. An agent will be with you shortly.
Info: You're now chatting with Sophia.
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Sophia:

Hello, you're chatting with Sophia your Vodafone online sales specialist.


Philip: Hello, Can you tell me how long I can use a data sim in Europe before your fair usage policy kicks in. I was in a shop last week and they said 3 months, is this correct ?
Sophia:

Yes upto 3 months you can use allowance


Philip: Thank you.

 

[webby1]

Thanks for all your research @Minxy Girl .................so it's now 13gb for contract customers.

However, that last but one paragraph is a little worrying.................so 3 monitor your account over a 4 month period and reserve the right to add a small surcharge if you use more data abroad than at home. It works out at about £5 per gb BUT it is not clear what data it applies to..................is it the extra used abroad rather than in UK.....in which case it could be everything if you are abroad for all of the 4 months

Of course they may do nothing.................but it could be the start of big unexpected bills for usage abroad.

Until Brexit,of course...................I'm saying no more

 

[Reallyretired]

I have used 3 prepaid sims but have found data very slow on the continent and not 4g. Ok for Web browsing or this forum but no good for streaming.
I plan to change to a vodaphone contract using a tethered phone as I need a new phone anyway as my current windows phone, which is pretty good, is no longer supported.

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[PhilandMena]

Well further to my last above, I have now confirmation that I can use the Data Sim Card for the full 3 months in any E.U. Country. So a little later this week I will go and take out a 30 day rolling contract with Vodafone which will give me 50GB a month every month (3 months) for £30.00.
General Info

Chat start time

January 13, 2018 1:54:32 PM EST

Chat end time

January 13, 2018 2:05:02 PM EST

Duration (actual chatting time)

00:10:30

Operator

Katie


Chat Transcript

Info: Thank you for choosing to chat with us. An agent will be with you shortly.
Info: You're now chatting with Katie.
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Katie:

Hello, you're chatting with Katie your Vodafone online sales specialist.


Philip: Hello Katie, I'm considering taking a 50GB data sim only on a 30 day rolling contract for use in Spain and Portugal when I visit next week. I was told before that I could use the full allowance of 50GB each month for 3 months under you fair play usage. Can you confirm this is still the case before I go ahead and purchase.
Katie:

Hi Philip


yes, you can use all your data allowance in EU zone so be rest assured, I will guide you step by step with order so be rest assured.


Katie:

Shall I send you quick link to go ahead?


Philip: and for 3 months ?
Katie:

Yes for next couple of months you can use 50 GB data which will be refreshed on billing cycle.


Philip: so that mewans I can get this for 3 months in a E.U. country then I would be restricted, is that correct.
Katie:

Yes


Philip: Thank you. I shall go to my local Vodafone shop tomorrow and purchase and get them to set up my MiFi at the same time.
Katie:

This is online offer so best is to place order now and collect from store tomorrow.


Katie:

On same time they will set this up.


Katie:

So shall we go ahead?


Philip: I'm leaving the UK on the 17th and want to get the maximum out of my 3 months usage. I assumer I can get the same deal from my Vodafone shop ?
Philip: I would be happy to go ahead now with the contract starting on the 17th ?
Katie:

Philip, at store the deals are time sensitive. Yes, so you can place order online and select home delivery. You can visit store with SIM card and Mobile WiFi they will set this for you.


Katie:

The contract will start on day you get new SIM card.


Philip: Thank you. I will go to store and get on the 17th. Thank you for your kind help.

 

[Just smiffy]

@PhilandMena I took out a Vodafone 50gb£30mth rolling contract on the 27th dec, I did it in the shop and I said is there any better deals then that and he said he could give me the mangers discount of 10% so I now have it, 50gb a month for £27mth for the life of the contract... I started traveling out to Spain on the 6th from Cornwall to the tunnel down through France/Spain and now near Nerja.... have used about 15gb already and have had 4g all the way with no problems at all in my HUAWEI 5577.... Mrs watched an hour of Corrie on the iPad live while I’m on another doing my stuff and it took about 750mb....

The only thing I had a problem with was using Vodafone’s data app, I’ve deleted it now as it was rubbish and bad reviews so I just use my HUAWEI app to look at what I’ve used and to keeps taps on it all...
I’m well pleased as last sept/Oct I did four 3 12gb sims at £100 in just a month as they cut every sim at 9gb....

We’re going over at least 3 times a year at 5-8wks at a time so this is ideal and I’m saving a fortune compared to 3..

 

[Minxy]

At the moment as we pay £20.52 for 40gb with Three but are now out of contract so it's just rolling on each month as if it was a 30 day one - we can get a new Three 40gb contract for £20 a month with 'binge' (which we're unlikely use) and a new free home Huawei 4G Router (more expensive than the usual MIFIs) but can't see the point in tying ourselves into another 12 month contract for virtually the same thing to save 52p a month!

However, in our area only Three are offering a 100gb data sim for £30 a month on a 12 month contract including the same new router ... we're mulling it over at the moment as we can't decide what to do! Might have to have a visit to the Three shop and see if we can do a deal with the manager!

 

[PhilandMena]

Update! Just popped into my local Vodafone shop this morning and they tell me there is a time limited offer on at the moment.
50GB for £25.00 per month on a rolling contract. I will be taking that out tomorrow.

 

[webby1]

Nice one..........................now if only I hadn't taken out that 24 month contract with 3...................£14 for 20gb so not too bad.

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[Jasz]

I used to have a phone on Vodafone but had problems with the signal in a lot of areas in this country where other networks were ok. Do people find the coverage is ok now?

 

[Minxy]

Nice one..........................now if only I hadn't taken out that 24 month contract with 3...................£14 for 20gb so not too bad.

I thought it was £14 for 40gb that you'd got?

 

[Jasz]

I see Vodafone are doing 30gb for £20 at the moment, better than the 15gb for £20 that I am getting with EE at the moment.

 

[Ingwe]

Hard to beat NOS card in Portugal. We have the 3 go anywhere but that is limited to 12gb and we have found in France, Italy, Greece and Spain, that even where you get a signal, the speeds are so slow that anything more than looking at your email is virtually impossible.
Contrast that with the NOS card. €15 for 15 days with unlimited data. We've had Radio 4 on constantly, watched BBCtv whenever we want. Further, when we went to buy the card, we didn't need to bring passports, Portuguese address, grandfather's inside leg measurement etc. Just paid the money and got the card.
You realise just how much we are ripped off in the U.K. with internet provision.

 

[PhilandMena]

You realise just how much we are ripped off in the U.K. with internet provision.

Can you show me a service provider outside of the UK who can better the 50GB of data every 30 days for £25.00 without any restrictions (throttling back) in any E.U. country. This is what Vodafone UK are currently offering.

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