Vodafone abolish romaing charges in Europe till the end of August

DavidRobert · 13-05-2009, 23:57

Nice. In over 35 countries.

Covering phone calls, texts and picture messages. Not covering data though.

DXRulz · 14-05-2009, 00:07

Heh. Never thought i'd see the day that Vodafone lower their charges for anything let alone roaming charges!

Ju411 · 14-05-2009, 00:24

is there a link to the voda site.. I'm actually heading to CH tomorrow so that would be very handy indeed!

legends wear 7 · 14-05-2009, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXRulz

Heh. Never thought i'd see the day that Vodafone lower their charges for anything let alone roaming charges!

Vodafone are going all out this year to shed that expensive tag, they have what i believe is the best PAYG deal on the market place, they've abolished roaming for the summer and i'm sure there will be more to come.

flagpole · 14-05-2009, 11:52

this is true too. i asked on the vod forum. a mod confirmed it. expect further info soon.

legends wear 7 · 14-05-2009, 13:05

First advert airs tonight.

And watch out for further changes

coopermanyorks · 14-05-2009, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

............... they have what i believe is the best PAYG deal on the market place..........

Does not seem such a good deal to me , after checking basic prices 20p pm , 10 p text , what am i missing ?

I would like to go VF PAYG as the wife is on a VF contract and could add my number to her VF family , so ringing her is free but 20p / 10p charges seem excessive to ring/text other peeps

thanks for any info

Pencil · 14-05-2009, 13:35

I'm going to Spain on 2nd June.

I'm with o2 simplicity (£20 a month) at the moment. Unless they match the offer soon, I will probably switch to Vodafone PAYG.

flagpole · 14-05-2009, 13:55

here are the details

http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25462

lexy_86 · 15-05-2009, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Does not seem such a good deal to me , after checking basic prices 20p pm , 10 p text , what am i missing ?

I would like to go VF PAYG as the wife is on a VF contract and could add my number to her VF family , so ringing her is free but 20p / 10p charges seem excessive to ring/text other peeps

thanks for any info

Oh it is by far the best, our basic Simply tariff is 20p per minute, anytime, any network. Now there are several different options you could choose to add to that for no extra cost.

Free Weekends- Spend £5 from monday to friday and get free weekend calls and texts, that includes upto an hour to another network.

Text Unlimited - Spend £5 per month get free weekday evening texts.

Spend £10 per month get free weekday evening and weeking texts

Spend £30 per month and get unlimted texts all day every day.

Alternatively instead of putting on a standard top up you could get more for your money by converting it to a freedom pack.

£10 gets you 100 minutes and 300 texts
£15 gets you 200 minutes and 600 texts
£20 gets you 300 minutes and UNLIMITED texts!

So whether you are a texter or talker, there is a deal to be had!

No other network offers that kind of value for PAYT customers.

kyussmondo · 15-05-2009, 12:17

Does this include data roaming or just texts and minutes?

Seems good. Would be great if O2 did something similar then you would be able to use your iPhone normally wherever you go without being charged a fortune. I wish all network operators would abolish roaming charges permanently especially in the global world we live in. I find it ridiculous that you have to pay roaming charges just to go to Ireland.

MarkLS12 · 15-05-2009, 14:43

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MarkLS12 · 15-05-2009, 14:48

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flagpole · 15-05-2009, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkLS12

Hardly "Abolished", if you roam on to any network other than the partner network you will still be charged roaming rates.

Plus you have to make sure you are opted in to qualify.

that is not true.

MarkLS12 · 15-05-2009, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

that is not true.

You don't need to be opted in?

flagpole · 15-05-2009, 15:03

you don't need to be on the partner networks.

you need to be in in as much as you need to enable vodafone passport.

under the old system vodafone passport meant you could pay 75p to connect the call then use your home tariff. you could not have vodafone passport and it could potentially be cheaper for shorter calls.

the way they've implemented it is to drop the 75p to 0p. IIRC correctly new customer were given the option of passport or not, so you didn't need so much to be opted in anymore than you needed to opt out.

anywho, to check if you are in or out and indeed to get in
Pay as you go – Text PASSPORT to 2345.

Pay monthly - Text PASSPORT to 97888.

not too much to ask since it is being advertised all over the place.

plymouthbloke1974 · 16-05-2009, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pencil

I'm going to Spain on 2nd June.

I'm with o2 simplicity (£20 a month) at the moment. Unless they match the offer soon, I will probably switch to Vodafone PAYG.

I'm off to Spain (Well, the Canaries) on 2nd June too!

DXRulz · 16-05-2009, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexy_86

Oh it is by far the best, our basic Simply tariff is 20p per minute, anytime, any network. Now there are several different options you could choose to add to that for no extra cost.

Free Weekends- Spend £5 from monday to friday and get free weekend calls and texts, that includes upto an hour to another network.

Text Unlimited - Spend £5 per month get free weekday evening texts.

Spend £10 per month get free weekday evening and weeking texts

Spend £30 per month and get unlimted texts all day every day.

Alternatively instead of putting on a standard top up you could get more for your money by converting it to a freedom pack.

£10 gets you 100 minutes and 300 texts
£15 gets you 200 minutes and 600 texts
£20 gets you 300 minutes and UNLIMITED texts!

So whether you are a texter or talker, there is a deal to be had!

No other network offers that kind of value for PAYT customers.

Tempting..........

But..........

No!

Not even that can make me move back

Lila · 16-05-2009, 20:09

Guys you need to remember that you need to be opted in for VF Passport or you WILL be charged roaming rates. They have simply scrapped the 75p connection charge usually charged by VF PP.

Appleseed · 16-05-2009, 21:09

And they haven't scrapped the roamimg element for incoming calls

kyussmondo · 17-05-2009, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Appleseed

And they haven't scrapped the roamimg element for incoming calls

Really? The more you read into it the less attractive this 'deal' seems. I am sure Vodafone will slip in lots of hidden charges. Carriers have also pointed out before that if laws make them lower roaming charges then they will increase charges elsewhere. Possibly introducing charges for incoming calls in the UK like they have in the US?

Vodafone aren't going to offer something for nothing, especially at a time when all companies are looking to cut its costs.

Lila · 17-05-2009, 11:56

They have abolished the 75p connection charge for an incoming call there is no charge for the hour after that usually anyway. You're online obviously already so why don't people jump onto the VF website and read the T&Cs for themselves before reading misinformation and moaning about it when there is no need?

flagpole · 17-05-2009, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Appleseed

And they haven't scrapped the roamimg element for incoming calls

that is simply not true.

Appleseed · 18-05-2009, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

that is simply not true.

If that is the case then I stand corrected, But I couldn't find anything to confirm that incoming roaming was free and when companies gloss over these things it usually means there are charges involved..

plymouthbloke1974 · 18-05-2009, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vodafone Website

“These are two great value offers for our customers this summer. With our Vodafone Passport promotion you can sit on the beach with your phone switched on knowing you can take and make a call just as you would if you were in your back garden,” says Ian Shepherd consumer director for Vodafone UK

There we go. Should be OK

13-05-2009, 23:57	#1
DavidRobert Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 656	Vodafone abolish romaing charges in Europe till the end of August Nice. In over 35 countries. Covering phone calls, texts and picture messages. Not covering data though.

14-05-2009, 00:07	#2
DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,196	Heh. Never thought i'd see the day that Vodafone lower their charges for anything let alone roaming charges!

14-05-2009, 00:24	#3
Ju411 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 1,786	is there a link to the voda site.. I'm actually heading to CH tomorrow so that would be very handy indeed!

14-05-2009, 09:58	#4
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Quote: Originally Posted by DXRulz Heh. Never thought i'd see the day that Vodafone lower their charges for anything let alone roaming charges! Vodafone are going all out this year to shed that expensive tag, they have what i believe is the best PAYG deal on the market place, they've abolished roaming for the summer and i'm sure there will be more to come.

14-05-2009, 11:52	#5
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	this is true too. i asked on the vod forum. a mod confirmed it. expect further info soon.

14-05-2009, 13:05	#6
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	First advert airs tonight. And watch out for further changes

14-05-2009, 13:08	#7
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 ............... they have what i believe is the best PAYG deal on the market place.......... Does not seem such a good deal to me , after checking basic prices 20p pm , 10 p text , what am i missing ? I would like to go VF PAYG as the wife is on a VF contract and could add my number to her VF family , so ringing her is free but 20p / 10p charges seem excessive to ring/text other peeps thanks for any info

14-05-2009, 13:35	#8
Pencil Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,252	I'm going to Spain on 2nd June. I'm with o2 simplicity (£20 a month) at the moment. Unless they match the offer soon, I will probably switch to Vodafone PAYG.

14-05-2009, 13:55	#9
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	here are the details http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25462

15-05-2009, 00:19	#10
lexy_86 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on her ivory tower Posts: 2,065	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Does not seem such a good deal to me , after checking basic prices 20p pm , 10 p text , what am i missing ? I would like to go VF PAYG as the wife is on a VF contract and could add my number to her VF family , so ringing her is free but 20p / 10p charges seem excessive to ring/text other peeps thanks for any info Oh it is by far the best, our basic Simply tariff is 20p per minute, anytime, any network. Now there are several different options you could choose to add to that for no extra cost. Free Weekends- Spend £5 from monday to friday and get free weekend calls and texts, that includes upto an hour to another network. Text Unlimited - Spend £5 per month get free weekday evening texts. Spend £10 per month get free weekday evening and weeking texts Spend £30 per month and get unlimted texts all day every day. Alternatively instead of putting on a standard top up you could get more for your money by converting it to a freedom pack. £10 gets you 100 minutes and 300 texts £15 gets you 200 minutes and 600 texts £20 gets you 300 minutes and UNLIMITED texts! So whether you are a texter or talker, there is a deal to be had! No other network offers that kind of value for PAYT customers.

15-05-2009, 12:17	#11
kyussmondo Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 1,731	Does this include data roaming or just texts and minutes? Seems good. Would be great if O2 did something similar then you would be able to use your iPhone normally wherever you go without being charged a fortune. I wish all network operators would abolish roaming charges permanently especially in the global world we live in. I find it ridiculous that you have to pay roaming charges just to go to Ireland.

15-05-2009, 14:43	#12
MarkLS12 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Posts: 1,120	Removed

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15-05-2009, 14:49	#14
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkLS12 Hardly "Abolished", if you roam on to any network other than the partner network you will still be charged roaming rates. Plus you have to make sure you are opted in to qualify. that is not true.

15-05-2009, 14:53	#15
MarkLS12 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Posts: 1,120	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole that is not true. You don't need to be opted in?

15-05-2009, 15:03	#16
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	you don't need to be on the partner networks. you need to be in in as much as you need to enable vodafone passport. under the old system vodafone passport meant you could pay 75p to connect the call then use your home tariff. you could not have vodafone passport and it could potentially be cheaper for shorter calls. the way they've implemented it is to drop the 75p to 0p. IIRC correctly new customer were given the option of passport or not, so you didn't need so much to be opted in anymore than you needed to opt out. anywho, to check if you are in or out and indeed to get in Pay as you go – Text PASSPORT to 2345. Pay monthly - Text PASSPORT to 97888. not too much to ask since it is being advertised all over the place.

16-05-2009, 18:47	#17
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Quote: Originally Posted by Pencil I'm going to Spain on 2nd June. I'm with o2 simplicity (£20 a month) at the moment. Unless they match the offer soon, I will probably switch to Vodafone PAYG. I'm off to Spain (Well, the Canaries) on 2nd June too!

16-05-2009, 18:52	#18
DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,196	Quote: Originally Posted by lexy_86 Oh it is by far the best, our basic Simply tariff is 20p per minute, anytime, any network. Now there are several different options you could choose to add to that for no extra cost. Free Weekends- Spend £5 from monday to friday and get free weekend calls and texts, that includes upto an hour to another network. Text Unlimited - Spend £5 per month get free weekday evening texts. Spend £10 per month get free weekday evening and weeking texts Spend £30 per month and get unlimted texts all day every day. Alternatively instead of putting on a standard top up you could get more for your money by converting it to a freedom pack. £10 gets you 100 minutes and 300 texts £15 gets you 200 minutes and 600 texts £20 gets you 300 minutes and UNLIMITED texts! So whether you are a texter or talker, there is a deal to be had! No other network offers that kind of value for PAYT customers. Tempting.......... But.......... No! Not even that can make me move back

16-05-2009, 20:09	#19
Lila Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,368	Guys you need to remember that you need to be opted in for VF Passport or you WILL be charged roaming rates. They have simply scrapped the 75p connection charge usually charged by VF PP.

16-05-2009, 21:09	#20
Appleseed Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,673	And they haven't scrapped the roamimg element for incoming calls

17-05-2009, 10:40	#21
kyussmondo Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 1,731	Quote: Originally Posted by Appleseed And they haven't scrapped the roamimg element for incoming calls Really? The more you read into it the less attractive this 'deal' seems. I am sure Vodafone will slip in lots of hidden charges. Carriers have also pointed out before that if laws make them lower roaming charges then they will increase charges elsewhere. Possibly introducing charges for incoming calls in the UK like they have in the US? Vodafone aren't going to offer something for nothing, especially at a time when all companies are looking to cut its costs.

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Vodafone abolish romaing charges in Europe till the end of August

17-05-2009, 11:56	#22
Lila Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,368	They have abolished the 75p connection charge for an incoming call there is no charge for the hour after that usually anyway. You're online obviously already so why don't people jump onto the VF website and read the T&Cs for themselves before reading misinformation and moaning about it when there is no need?

17-05-2009, 17:02	#23
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Appleseed And they haven't scrapped the roamimg element for incoming calls that is simply not true.

18-05-2009, 14:19	#24
Appleseed Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,673	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole that is simply not true. If that is the case then I stand corrected, But I couldn't find anything to confirm that incoming roaming was free and when companies gloss over these things it usually means there are charges involved..

18-05-2009, 14:37	#25
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Quote: Originally Posted by Vodafone Website “These are two great value offers for our customers this summer. With our Vodafone Passport promotion you can sit on the beach with your phone switched on knowing you can *take and make* a call just as you would if you were in your back garden,” says Ian Shepherd consumer director for Vodafone UK There we go. Should be OK