Smarty Unlimited Sim - Is It Really Unlimited?

[dunnah01]

What if you install and connect via a VPN. They wouldn’t know you outside the UK, or would they.

It won't make any difference - they know which mast you're connecting to so the IP address doesn't matter

 

[Speve]

It won't make any difference - they know which mast you're connecting to so the IP address doesn't matter

I beg to differ we are in Portugal and using Nord vpn and able to use ITV player and BBC iPlayer without any problem

 

[orridge]

Mmm sounds good . I guess there is nothing wrong with getting 2 Smart Sim cards for £16 per month for 24Gb Europe wide use ….

Just make sure you activate them in the UK before you go as you cannot activate them for the first time abroad.

 

[orridge]

I beg to differ we are in Portugal and using Nord vpn and able to use ITV player and BBC iPlayer without any problem

Two different things you can use a vpn as you say to watch uk tv overseas but the mobile phone company will still know you are overseas and apply International roaming rules and put a data cap in it.

 

[dunnah01]

I beg to differ we are in Portugal and using Nord vpn and able to use ITV player and BBC iPlayer without any problem

But I think the OPs query related to data usage rather than access to services. Most UK activted SIMs will be able to stream IPlayer Netflix etc whilst roaming in Europe without the requirement for a VPN but the 12-25GB monthly cap can be used up in a couple of days at those allowances.

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[Speve]

But I think the OPs query related to data usage rather than access to services. Most UK activted SIMs will be able to stream IPlayer Netflix etc whilst roaming in Europe without the requirement for a VPN but the 12-25GB monthly cap can be used up in a couple of days at those allowances.

As I posted earlier they need a Tiekom data sim works really well

 

[Speve]

Two different things you can use a vpn as you say to watch uk tv overseas but the mobile phone company will still know you are overseas and apply International roaming rules and put a data cap in it.

Yes I agree if using your phone but if you purchase a data sim and use in a router problem solved using Spanish Tiekom sim which can be used in UK and EU
For those interested read Carpmart thread.

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[dunnah01]

As I posted earlier they need a Tiekom data sim works really well

Tiekomm 300Gb package is a great solution for many but I understood it still needed a VPN which increases the cost.

 

[VXman]

What if you install and connect via a VPN. They wouldn’t know you outside the UK, or would they.

VPN is for masking your location via wifi. However your wifi is delivered through the mobile network via the nearest cell tower. Therefore the telephone company certainly know your location. The VPN just decieves websites you visit.

 

[iandsm]

VPN is for masking your location via wifi. However your wifi is delivered through the mobile network via the nearest cell tower. Therefore the telephone company certainly know your location. The VPN just decieves websites you visit.

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Can I Use a VPN While Connected to a Mobile Data Network?​

Absolutely! It doesn’t matter if you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. Your VPN works on both.

As soon as you activate your mobile data, your phone automatically connects to the Internet using its own IP address. This IP address is unique and is considered personal data because it contains information that identifies you as the user.

So if you want to use a VPN on your phone to browse the Internet anonymously, you will need to install a VPN mobile application.

You Can Access Data Not Available in Your Country​

Back to Netflix and other platforms like BBC and iPlayer. Internet content providers use your IP address to find out where you are transferring data from.

When they find out where you live, they can control the content you consume based on the distribution agreements they have in your region.

But a VPN can help you unblock web content that is not available in your country so you can watch whatever you want.

Some platforms are fighting against this by developing advanced VPN software that can detect and block those trying to access it from other countries. But still, some VPN apps can help you bypass these apps, too.

If the VPN hides you IP address then would that mean you provider does not know where you are?

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[Speve]

Tiekomm 300Gb package is a great solution for many but I understood it still needed a VPN which increases the cost.

When I took it up I already had a VPN but it’s not a requirement of the purchase but you are correct you do need VPN if you are out of UK, there are some good deals for VPNs if you search and got to be good if you travel a lot in EU

 

[acropolis22]

Is there any UK provider that allows + 20 gb data per month abroad without the additional £ .
How easy is it to get a PAYG data sim in France I wonder that would they be valid all over Europe ?

Very easy. Any Leclerc supermarket.

 

[busby]

I have heard that some so called 'unlimited' data sim cards actually have a limit. I have just used a Smarty unlimited sim and have consumed 201gb in the monthly period. Absolutely no problems. Cost £20 for the month. (Sometimes can be had for less.) Excellent value! Has anyone consumed more data with Smarty?

Is that in uk or Europe? BUSBY.

 

[VXman]

Is that in uk or Europe? BUSBY.

It won't be Europe. Max. of 12 in Europe. I found this out annoyingly. Paid £20 for unlimited to find out that only gave me 12GB. I could have bought 12G for £8. Wasted 12quid

 

[Al n Val]

It won't be Europe. Max. of 12 in Europe. I found this out annoyingly. Paid £20 for unlimited to find out that only gave me 12GB. I could have bought 12G for £8. Wasted 12quid

But the £8 one wouldn’t give you unlimited in the UK

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[VXman]

But the £8 one wouldn’t give you unlimited in the UK

No but as I was in Europe for 2 months that would have done me fine.

 

[wfdTamar]

In France there's the Free sim 210gb for €20 on a monthly contract. Its a bit of a pain to cancel it as it requires sending a registered letter with the retraction form in this PDF (view these sites with Chrome to have them in translated).

https://mobile.free.fr/docs/cga/Conditions_Generales_Abonnement.pdf

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[Crazydave]

I have heard that some so called 'unlimited' data sim cards actually have a limit. I have just used a Smarty unlimited sim and have consumed 201gb in the monthly period. Absolutely no problems. Cost £20 for the month. (Sometimes can be had for less.) Excellent value! Has anyone consumed more data with Smarty?

Till you go abroad then it’s it’s restricted to 12gb

 

[MacroMad]

What if you install and connect via a VPN. They wouldn’t know you outside the UK, or would they.

Oh yes they do, you still have to use a mast and get billed back home.
Been there tried that.
We do use a VPN though to watch Australian TV on catch up.
You do need an Ossie post code when you create your account for catch up, just use google maps to zoom into an address and use that zip/code.

 

[TrevandSheila]

If you decide too get a Smarty SIM, drop me a PM. I will give you a code. This will give both of us a free month when you set it up

Could you send code please?

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