I have a solution for good Mobile Data (300G) whilst in Spain (then any zone 1 country)

[ChrisL]

That’s interesting. Is it just Tesco that happens with?

No, all UK sims should work without a vpn, the reason i believe is because they have a UK ip address.

 

[Encantador]

What does 'Clubcard Price' mean? Can't find any explanation on their website, but only had a quick squint. I have a CC but rarely use it anymore.

In theory, reading the above T's&C's you could get 10 weeks in Europe with no cap or extra charges, 8 weeks of use then 2 weeks after they contact you before adding extra charges. As we can only stay for 12 weeks, if you can get 10 weeks unlimited might be worth considering for anyone needing a new 2 year contract.

 

[ChrisL]

What does 'Clubcard Price' mean? Can't find any explanation on their website, but only had a quick squint. I have a CC but rarely use it anymore.

In theory, reading the above T's&C's you could get 10 weeks in Europe with no cap or extra charges, 8 weeks of use then 2 weeks after they contact you before adding extra charges. As we can only stay for 12 weeks, if you can get 10 weeks unlimited might be worth considering for anyone needing a new 2 year contract.

A 2 year contract is the cheapest way to get a Tesco mobile sim but 1 year and 30 day contracts are available in store at increased prices if a 2 year contract is not suitable for your specific needs.

 

[Mickey1]

You don't need a vpn, I'm in Spain at the moment using a Tesco mobile unlimited sim and I can stream all uk tv services without a vpn.

I did the same last year in Spain using smarty, I was wondering why some funsters were saying they needed a vpn.

 

[Orion]

BBC iPlayer didn’t work with my iPad and a U.K. Vodafone SIM last time I tried, which was just before lockdown kicked in. Maybe that was a one off problem?

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[ChrisL]

BBC iPlayer didn’t work with my iPad and a U.K. Vodafone SIM last time I tried, which was just before lockdown kicked in. Maybe that was a one off problem?

That's interesting, I was just watching Shakespeare & Hathaway on the iplayer so it's still working for me, the only thing that hasn't worked even with a vpn is the uk lottery app on the phone or online on the tablet.

 

[chrisinplymouth]

That's interesting, I was just watching Shakespeare & Hathaway on the iplayer so it's still working for me, the only thing that hasn't worked even with a vpn is the uk lottery app on the phone or online on the tablet.

You know how to rock and roll

 

[ChrisL]

You know how to rock and roll

I'm watching Taboo on Netflix now, a bit more rock and roll I've got a dodgy leg at the moment so I'm supposed to keep it elevated, but i'd rather be out on the bike to be honest.

 

[chrisinplymouth]

I'm watching Taboo on Netflix now, a bit more rock and roll I've got a dodgy leg at the moment so I'm supposed to keep it elevated, but i'd rather be out on the bike to be honest.

Glad the Sim is ok and hope the leg is better soon. Although we’re not leaving till May I think I will pop up to Tesco next week and pick up a sim and get it set up. The APN info you sent me back along to use abroad…. Will it work in the uk if I set it up with that to start with?

 

[gus-lopez]

the only thing that hasn't worked even with a vpn is the uk lottery app on the phone or online on the tablet.

that is because you cannot legally buy a ticket or renew an auto to up from outside the uk. Even if you did manage it when you win they check & recheck & if they spot a possibility it is purchased outside the uk it is refused.
it used to be you could buy or auto renew then when you won they did the checking & would not pay out.

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[ChrisL]

Glad the Sim is ok and hope the leg is better soon. Although we’re not leaving till May I think I will pop up to Tesco next week and pick up a sim and get it set up. The APN info you sent me back along to use abroad…. Will it work in the uk if I set it up with that to start with?

Yes it will, that's what i did. Thank you for your good wishes

 

[Encantador]

that is because you cannot legally buy a ticket or renew an auto to up from outside the uk. Even if you did manage it when you win they check & recheck & if they spot a possibility it is purchased outside the uk it is refused.
it used to be you could buy or auto renew then when you won they did the checking & would not pay out.

Is the Lotto different to the Euro Lottery then, pretty sure you can buy Euro tickets from outside of the Euro countries involved.

 

[Orion]

You know how to rock and roll

You may get be onto something there - maybe it was because my better half was wanting to watch something low rent like ‘Enders that I couldn’t get connected?

 

[Ven]

IPlayer, Sky etc do not work on my English Three sim or on Dave’s Giffgaff one (O2) without a vpn, mainly because it is using the foreign networks I would guess?!

 

[ChrisL]

IPlayer, Sky etc do not work on my English Three sim or on Dave’s Giffgaff one (O2) without a vpn, mainly because it is using the foreign networks I would guess?!

What device's are you using and were they bought in the UK?, it can't be down to the network or none of our devices would work without a vpn. Also is your device working as a wifi extender or are you connected to a 4g network?

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[Landy Andy]

I’ve used Three, EE, Vodafone sims in many EU countries and as long as they have been started in the uk, then no problems with anything I’ve wanted to view including iplayer, and never needed a VPN

 

[gus-lopez]

Is the Lotto different to the Euro Lottery then, pretty sure you can buy Euro tickets from outside of the Euro countries involved.

Yes. the UK lottery (lotto) has to have the ticket purchased in the uk or bought online in the UK.
Euromillions is EU wide & you can buy in any country & win . I don't think that you have to claim it in the country you bought it in but am not sure?

 

[Ven]

What device's are you using and were they bought in the UK?, it can't be down to the network or none of our devices would work without a vpn. Also is your device working as a wifi extender or are you connected to a 4g network?

We have iPhones with British sims in them and a British bought TP link. It was only for info, I’ve got a system that works for me.

There was a brief period some years ago I got IPlayer to work abroad and Skygo worked for a couple of years because they allowed it but of course that changed a while ago

 

[dunnah01]

Never had to use a VPN with Superdrug (3) or Giffgaff (O2) so hopefully Tesco (O2) will be fine. Only planning on France for a 3 weeks at the moment so should be fine with current 2 month warning

 

[Kups]

That’s interesting. Is it just Tesco that happens with?

No it will be the same for any UK issued sim card. The difference is that with Tesco there are no roaming charges and a decent "fair usage policy" whereas other UK providers are charging daily per sim card (around £2) and in many cases limiting the data download per month. It's definitely a moving feast at the moment as sim providers jostle for your cash.

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[Kups]

What does 'Clubcard Price' mean? Can't find any explanation on their website, but only had a quick squint. I have a CC but rarely use it anymore.

In theory, reading the above T's&C's you could get 10 weeks in Europe with no cap or extra charges, 8 weeks of use then 2 weeks after they contact you before adding extra charges. As we can only stay for 12 weeks, if you can get 10 weeks unlimited might be worth considering for anyone needing a new 2 year contract.

It means that the offer is only available to those with a Clubcard - so you qualify.

 

[Ven]

This thread is an education that’s for sure

 

[dunnah01]

It means that the offer is only available to those with a Clubcard - so you qualify.

Clubcards are free to anybody that signs up online so no biggy

 

[Bolti]

If you go through Topcashback you can also get £93

 

[Carpmart]

There is a page or more of posts which seem to have little relevance to the subject of this topic.

Coming back round to the point of this topic, Tiekom (Camino) providing non throttled and 300 Gigabytes of Zone 1 wide data, ace customer service and no commitment (use month to month) for €40… I’m in my third colander month now, two billing cycles done and I’m still completely impressed!

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[ChrisL]

I’m in my third colander month now, two billing cycles done and I’m still completely impressed!

No holes in that deal then

 

[Minxy]

I’m in my third colander month now, two billing cycles done and I’m still completely impressed

Thanks for 'sieving' through it all for the benefit of others!

 

[Mickey1]

that is because you cannot legally buy a ticket or renew an auto to up from outside the uk. Even if you did manage it when you win they check & recheck & if they spot a possibility it is purchased outside the uk it is refused.
it used to be you could buy or auto renew then when you won they did the checking & would not pay out.

I used a vpn to renew my lottery while in Thailand, now home maybe I should cancel and renew again, it’s for direct debit.

 

[Busman]

Ok up and running in Spain and great service off Camino but what do I do now, is there a app/website I can log into to track data use etc. Ta

 

[Mixyblob]

Ok up and running in Spain and great service off Camino but what do I do now, is there a app/website I can log into to track data use etc. Ta

The website doesn't currently show your data usage but if your router app doesn't show it either, you can send Camino an email and she'll let you know.

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