Vodafone raises roaming data costs by 400%!

darkone338 · 14-05-2010, 16:46

Unbelievable.

Presently 4.99 gets you up 25MB of data in Europe, per day (its 4.99 for the first 1MB and the next 24Mb are free).
From June 15th, that rises to 25 pounds for 25MB of data a day. Gone is the free part of the allowance and in comes a 5 pound per 5MB charge.

The "rest of the world" roaming fairs just as bad. 14.99/day for 25MB will set you back 75 quid come June 15th!

http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=OS_0097

flagpole · 14-05-2010, 16:56

god that's expensive

i think the phrase daylight robbery is over used but FFS

how can we still be paying a pound a megabyte the marginal cost must be a fraction of a penny.

darkone338 · 14-05-2010, 17:01

I assume youre aware that this comes on top of a change to the way UK data is billed. Presently if you sneak over the 500MB monthly fair use limit, youre not charged...

Come June 1, you'll incur another 5 quid charge for the next 500MB or 50p per 5MB depending on your tariff.

coolmark18 · 14-05-2010, 17:31

This is absolutely appauling! And I'm sure, by cheer coinsidence of course, this thread will be by-passed by the Vodafone team on DS.

legends wear 7 · 14-05-2010, 18:20

As said before, revenues are being attacked by regulators, Vodafone will not be the only network to seek to claw that back.

daclick · 12-06-2010, 02:16

I just exceeded 500mbps should I.worry, using a desire BTW

Joel Leo J · 12-06-2010, 02:50

these are to use your date abroad. Most companies charge through the roof

David Tee · 12-06-2010, 07:07

From just less than a year ago

"The roaming rip-off is now coming to an end..

Unless the EU have put up the rate from 85p to £1, it looks as if Vodaphone will be breaking the law by doing this

Sam Seed · 12-06-2010, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolmark18

This is absolutely appauling! And I'm sure, by cheer coinsidence of course, this thread will be by-passed by the Vodafone team on DS.

of course

legends wear 7 · 12-06-2010, 09:08

Although I see vodafones latest tariffs include an element of roaming data in the line rental. Think they are the only ones to do that.

clonmult · 14-06-2010, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Leo J

these are to use your date abroad. Most companies charge through the roof

That they definitely do.

I was looking into what data roaming bundles Orange offered for whilst I'm in america in a few months time. From the amount they charge, they're basically trying to say "no, we don't want you to use data overseas".

Or for that matter calls - in the current totally connected world, being charged £1 for a text message or a minute calling is utterly exhorbitant (sp?).

sotek · 14-06-2010, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Leo J

these are to use your date abroad. Most companies charge through the roof

T-Mobile now offer 50mb of data in Europe for £10!

Now I am not pretending that is fabulous value but it is hardly 'through the roof'. Additionally they will not let you go over the amount purchased until you have agreed to buy more 'data' at a fixed price. Excellent service to be honest.

14-05-2010, 16:46	#1
darkone338 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 718	Vodafone raises roaming data costs by 400%! Unbelievable. Presently 4.99 gets you up 25MB of data in Europe, per day (its 4.99 for the first 1MB and the next 24Mb are free). From June 15th, that rises to 25 pounds for 25MB of data a day. Gone is the free part of the allowance and in comes a 5 pound per 5MB charge. The "rest of the world" roaming fairs just as bad. 14.99/day for 25MB will set you back 75 quid come June 15th! http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=OS_0097

14-05-2010, 16:56	#2
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	god that's expensive i think the phrase daylight robbery is over used but FFS how can we still be paying a pound a megabyte the marginal cost must be a fraction of a penny.

14-05-2010, 17:01	#3
darkone338 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 718	I assume youre aware that this comes on top of a change to the way UK data is billed. Presently if you sneak over the 500MB monthly fair use limit, youre not charged... Come June 1, you'll incur another 5 quid charge for the next 500MB or 50p per 5MB depending on your tariff.

14-05-2010, 17:31	#4
coolmark18 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,141	This is absolutely appauling! And I'm sure, by cheer coinsidence of course, this thread will be by-passed by the Vodafone team on DS.

14-05-2010, 18:20	#5
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	As said before, revenues are being attacked by regulators, Vodafone will not be the only network to seek to claw that back.

12-06-2010, 02:16	#6
daclick Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,336	I just exceeded 500mbps should I.worry, using a desire BTW

12-06-2010, 02:50	#7
Joel Leo J Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 614	these are to use your date abroad. Most companies charge through the roof

12-06-2010, 07:07	#8
David Tee Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 22,520	From just less than a year ago "The roaming rip-off is now coming to an end.. Unless the EU have put up the rate from 85p to £1, it looks as if Vodaphone will be breaking the law by doing this

12-06-2010, 08:46	#9
Sam Seed Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In the Spaceship Posts: 379	Quote: Originally Posted by coolmark18 This is absolutely appauling! And I'm sure, by cheer coinsidence of course, this thread will be by-passed by the Vodafone team on DS. of course

12-06-2010, 09:08	#10
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Although I see vodafones latest tariffs include an element of roaming data in the line rental. Think they are the only ones to do that.

14-06-2010, 09:12	#11
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by Joel Leo J these are to use your date abroad. Most companies charge through the roof That they definitely do. I was looking into what data roaming bundles Orange offered for whilst I'm in america in a few months time. From the amount they charge, they're basically trying to say "no, we don't want you to use data overseas". Or for that matter calls - in the current totally connected world, being charged £1 for a text message or a minute calling is utterly exhorbitant (sp?).

14-06-2010, 09:51	#12
sotek Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,200	Quote: Originally Posted by Joel Leo J these are to use your date abroad. Most companies charge through the roof T-Mobile now offer 50mb of data in Europe for £10! Now I am not pretending that is fabulous value but it is hardly 'through the roof'. Additionally they will not let you go over the amount purchased until you have agreed to buy more 'data' at a fixed price. Excellent service to be honest.

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