Vodafone UK Abolishes Roaming Charges for Summer and cuts long distance cost for good

[MATHA531]

The competition is so fierce in the UK that they're all handing out free sim cards....I passed by a T Mobile store just this past June and an employee was outside handing out free sim cards.....when I got on the train from Victoria to Heathrow and later on when I returned to London via Eurostar, there were people handing out free lebara sim cards although they required a 5 quid top up...O2 has it prominently mentioned on its web site they will post free sim cards.....I just wonder if they're ever going to be able to go back and charge for them...

Meanwhile we're now into August and there's been no annoucement one way or another what vodafone will be doing.

To top it all off, Ms. Redding, the eu minister in charge of telecommunications, has made it quite clear that her ultimate goal is no roaming charges to receive calls anywhere in the eu. It is obvious that day is coming.

[ygeffens]

Is this free-incoming action available on all vodafone cards?
I mean, if I buy one on ebay, will I (as a non UK resident) be able to use it, top it up, ... ?

Thanks
Yves

[inquisitor]

Originally Posted by ygeffens

Is this free-incoming action available on all vodafone cards?

Yes, to all British Vodafone prepaid SIMs ("pay as you go" or "PAYG") after you have activated the Passport option by texting "PASSPORT" to 2345. On that ocassion you should also text "BONUS BANK" to 2345 and you'll get 10% bonus for every topup.

I mean, if I buy one on ebay, will I (as a non UK resident) be able to use it, top it up, ... ?

Yes, that works, however topping up is not that convenient, as Vodafone accepts only British credit cards on their website. I found this online shop where they sell Vodafone topup vouchers below nominal value, but I first had to ask if they accept me, since they are actually closed to new customers. If you refer to this forum, they may accept you.

But keep in mind, that Vodafone's Passport promotion will end on August, 31st!