O2 TU Go trial (Calls & Texts over WiFi)

Everything Goes · 16-01-2013, 12:30

Today I got an email from O2 about TU Go app which allows you to make and receive calls and texts over WiFi. After completing the survey I got offered a trail of the service. As far as I know this so far has been aimed at business users so far on a trail basis.

Looks like they may roll it out to other users later this year. This gets round having to use a Femtocell. The Trail starts on Monday 21st Jan.

I will post on this thread about how I get on with it. Anyone else who has used or is part of the trial post your results on here!

PencilBreath · 16-01-2013, 12:39

Do you have to pay for the calls/texts?

Everything Goes · 16-01-2013, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by PencilBreath

Do you have to pay for the calls/texts?

They come out of your allowance.

steffangl · 16-01-2013, 13:12

I've been following progress of the app for a while. I understood from reading various news websites that it has been trialled for several months and was due to be launched very soon. Maybe they are only starting the trail now??

I registered my interest on http://www.o2.co.uk/tugo/bethefirsttoknow the other day but heard nothing back.

I'd be very interested in trying it out! Keep us updated!

Everything Goes · 16-01-2013, 13:17

Here is the email I got:

Quote:

News from O2
Help O2 develop a new mobile app

Hello,

We’ve got a new app that we’d love to get your thoughts on.

TU Go makes your O2 mobile number work on more than just your phone. You can make and receive calls, send and receive texts. All from any supported device using your normal O2 phone number. As long as you have the app, you can contact anyone (even if they don’t have the app too). TU Go is free to download and calls and texts come out of your Pay Monthly bundle as normal.

But before we shout about it we want to see what you think of it. You just need to answer a few questions (it’ll only take 8 minutes), before you have the chance to sign-up to the trial. To say thanks, we’ll also enter you to win one of ten £25 Amazon vouchers, if you do it before midnight on Sunday 20th January.

steffangl · 16-01-2013, 13:20

Looks good. Did you register interest online or did the email just come?

Everything Goes · 16-01-2013, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by steffangl

Looks good. Did you register interest online or did the email just come?

No I didn't register my interest but knew there was a registration going on as someone had posted about it on the forum recently. The email just came this morning so I was quite surprised.

interactiv-uk · 16-01-2013, 14:47

I've been using Tu Go for a while now and have to say its great!

Not only can you make and receive calls and texts from your mobile, but also from an iPad or PC. I use mine with my iPad quite a lot while out and about.

steffangl · 16-01-2013, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by interactiv-uk

I've been using Tu Go for a while now and have to say its great!

Not only can you make and receive calls and texts from your mobile, but also from an iPad or PC. I use mine with my iPad quite a lot while out and about.

Is there anyway you can invite others to try it?

Everything Goes · 16-01-2013, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by interactiv-uk

I've been using Tu Go for a while now and have to say its great!

Not only can you make and receive calls and texts from your mobile, but also from an iPad or PC. I use mine with my iPad quite a lot while out and about.

That sounds great! Wonder why they are taking so long to launch it? Was talked about in the summer of 2012.Then again it is O2 and they have 2 speeds dead slow and stop

How long have you been testing it?

interactiv-uk · 16-01-2013, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Goes

That sounds great! Wonder why they are taking so long to launch it? Was talked about in the summer of 2012.Then again it is O2 and they have 2 speeds dead slow and stop

How long have you been testing it?

Since the trial launched. I had O2 Connect before that.

Nick_London · 19-01-2013, 02:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Goes

Today I got an email from O2 about TU Go app which allows you to make and receive calls and texts over WiFi. After completing the survey I got offered a trail of the service. As far as I know this so far has been aimed at business users so far on a trail basis.

Looks like they may roll it out to other users later this year. This gets round having to use a Femtocell. The Trail starts on Monday 21st Jan.

I will post on this thread about how I get on with it. Anyone else who has used or is part of the trial post your results on here!

Sounds like UMA to me

interactiv-uk · 19-01-2013, 07:20

It's a bit different. UMA is hardware based where the handset switches automatically between cellular and wifi. With UMA you can use the standard handset interfaces.

Tu Go is app based so call and texts need to be made through the app. This method has the potential of making it available to a much greater range of handsets than UMA.

Thine Wonk · 19-01-2013, 10:52

The beauty of this is you'll be able to make a call on a tube platform where there's free wifi, or use it to fill in home coverage or anywhere with wifi but no phone signal.

It is indeed very clever, and the good news is Telefonica (who bought the company TuMe) are selling the service / technology wholesale too, so that other networks can use it.

Everything Goes · 31-01-2013, 22:38

Update: Please note may not work unless registered for Trial!

The Android and PC TU Go apps are now available for you to download from the App Store for a limited time only. You'll need to download them before midday Monday 4th February.

Get the Android app here:

http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugoandroid

Get the PC app here:

http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugopc

DevonBloke · 31-01-2013, 23:43

It does seem very good. There appears to be no disadvantages. The only one I can think of, and its not really a big problem at all, is I guess you have to make sure the app is running in the background at all times.

Stiggles · 01-02-2013, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Goes

Update: Please note may not work unless registered for Trial!

The Android and PC TU Go apps are now available for you to download from the App Store for a limited time only. You'll need to download them before midday Monday 4th February.

Get the Android app here:

http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugoandroid

Get the PC app here:

http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugopc

Boooo! Won't let me download it

16-01-2013, 12:30	#1
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	O2 TU Go trial (Calls & Texts over WiFi) Today I got an email from O2 about TU Go app which allows you to make and receive calls and texts over WiFi. After completing the survey I got offered a trail of the service. As far as I know this so far has been aimed at business users so far on a trail basis. Looks like they may roll it out to other users later this year. This gets round having to use a Femtocell. The Trail starts on Monday 21st Jan. I will post on this thread about how I get on with it. Anyone else who has used or is part of the trial post your results on here!

16-01-2013, 12:39	#2
PencilBreath Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Here. Posts: 3,345	Do you have to pay for the calls/texts?

16-01-2013, 12:43	#3
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by PencilBreath Do you have to pay for the calls/texts? They come out of your allowance.

16-01-2013, 13:12	#4
steffangl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 312	I've been following progress of the app for a while. I understood from reading various news websites that it has been trialled for several months and was due to be launched very soon. Maybe they are only starting the trail now?? I registered my interest on http://www.o2.co.uk/tugo/bethefirsttoknow the other day but heard nothing back. I'd be very interested in trying it out! Keep us updated!

16-01-2013, 13:17	#5
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Here is the email I got: Quote: News from O2 Help O2 develop a new mobile app Hello, We’ve got a new app that we’d love to get your thoughts on. TU Go makes your O2 mobile number work on more than just your phone. You can make and receive calls, send and receive texts. All from any supported device using your normal O2 phone number. As long as you have the app, you can contact anyone (even if they don’t have the app too). TU Go is free to download and calls and texts come out of your Pay Monthly bundle as normal. But before we shout about it we want to see what you think of it. You just need to answer a few questions (it’ll only take 8 minutes), before you have the chance to sign-up to the trial. To say thanks, we’ll also enter you to win one of ten £25 Amazon vouchers, if you do it before midnight on Sunday 20th January.

16-01-2013, 13:20	#6
steffangl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 312	Looks good. Did you register interest online or did the email just come?

16-01-2013, 13:26	#7
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by steffangl Looks good. Did you register interest online or did the email just come? No I didn't register my interest but knew there was a registration going on as someone had posted about it on the forum recently. The email just came this morning so I was quite surprised.

16-01-2013, 14:47	#8
interactiv-uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 587	I've been using Tu Go for a while now and have to say its great! Not only can you make and receive calls and texts from your mobile, but also from an iPad or PC. I use mine with my iPad quite a lot while out and about.

16-01-2013, 14:49	#9
steffangl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 312	Quote: Originally Posted by interactiv-uk I've been using Tu Go for a while now and have to say its great! Not only can you make and receive calls and texts from your mobile, but also from an iPad or PC. I use mine with my iPad quite a lot while out and about. Is there anyway you can invite others to try it?

16-01-2013, 14:59	#10
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by interactiv-uk I've been using Tu Go for a while now and have to say its great! Not only can you make and receive calls and texts from your mobile, but also from an iPad or PC. I use mine with my iPad quite a lot while out and about. That sounds great! Wonder why they are taking so long to launch it? Was talked about in the summer of 2012.Then again it is O2 and they have 2 speeds dead slow and stop How long have you been testing it?

16-01-2013, 17:24	#11
interactiv-uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 587	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes That sounds great! Wonder why they are taking so long to launch it? Was talked about in the summer of 2012.Then again it is O2 and they have 2 speeds dead slow and stop How long have you been testing it? Since the trial launched. I had O2 Connect before that.

19-01-2013, 02:08	#12
Nick_London Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 485	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes Today I got an email from O2 about TU Go app which allows you to make and receive calls and texts over WiFi. After completing the survey I got offered a trail of the service. As far as I know this so far has been aimed at business users so far on a trail basis. Looks like they may roll it out to other users later this year. This gets round having to use a Femtocell. The Trail starts on Monday 21st Jan. I will post on this thread about how I get on with it. Anyone else who has used or is part of the trial post your results on here! Sounds like UMA to me

19-01-2013, 07:20	#13
interactiv-uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 587	It's a bit different. UMA is hardware based where the handset switches automatically between cellular and wifi. With UMA you can use the standard handset interfaces. Tu Go is app based so call and texts need to be made through the app. This method has the potential of making it available to a much greater range of handsets than UMA.

19-01-2013, 10:52	#14
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	The beauty of this is you'll be able to make a call on a tube platform where there's free wifi, or use it to fill in home coverage or anywhere with wifi but no phone signal. It is indeed very clever, and the good news is Telefonica (who bought the company TuMe) are selling the service / technology wholesale too, so that other networks can use it.

31-01-2013, 22:38	#15
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Update: Please note may not work unless registered for Trial! The Android and PC TU Go apps are now available for you to download from the App Store for a limited time only. You'll need to download them before midday Monday 4th February. Get the Android app here: http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugoandroid Get the PC app here: http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugopc

31-01-2013, 23:43	#16
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	It does seem very good. There appears to be no disadvantages. The only one I can think of, and its not really a big problem at all, is I guess you have to make sure the app is running in the background at all times.

01-02-2013, 01:27	#17
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes Update: Please note may not work unless registered for Trial! The Android and PC TU Go apps are now available for you to download from the App Store for a limited time only. You'll need to download them before midday Monday 4th February. Get the Android app here: http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugoandroid Get the PC app here: http://go.o2apps.co.uk/tugopc Boooo! Won't let me download it

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