Data SIM - AGAIN!!!

[Dermottdog]

Hey people

So, my Data SIM ran out in February this year and I’ve been in touch with Vodafone to arrange an extension of data whilst I was deciding what to do. I’d already gone down the SIM card from the 3 network but was disappointed with their coverage. I eventually found a 24GB 2 year SIM from Vodafone for £45. I plugged it in and immediately got the globe. I tried to register the SIM but had problems. It won’t except the same username (this is set as your email address). So after speaking to Vodafone tech support, it was confirmed that registration of the SIM gives no added benefits. As long as you retain the SIM number, you will be able to top up the card again.

So it appears that there is an alternative to the ‘internet with legs’ SIM.

[Gonzo]

Why pay for a separate data SIM? I find the data allowance on my phone more than enough if I restrict any major data downloads to my home wifi when parked outside. I'm with Tesco Mobile and it connects to the internet as soon as I start the car.

[Dermottdog]

Why pay for a separate data SIM? I find the data allowance on my phone more than enough if I restrict any major data downloads to my home wifi when parked outside. I'm with Tesco Mobile and it connects to the internet as soon as I start the car.

Yes, I get that. But just seen this response to a post on FB - tethering is disabled if you use CarPlay.

[eugen61]

Why pay for a separate data SIM? I find the data allowance on my phone more than enough if I restrict any major data downloads to my home wifi when parked outside. I'm with Tesco Mobile and it connects to the internet as soon as I start the car.

Yes, I get that. But just seen this response to a post on FB - tethering is disabled if you use CarPlay.

Only if you tethered via Bluetooth (connecting Apple CarPlay disables Bluetooth connection between iPhone and car). If you tether via WiFi the car can use iPhone data allowance while using CarPlay.

[Dermottdog]

Why pay for a separate data SIM? I find the data allowance on my phone more than enough if I restrict any major data downloads to my home wifi when parked outside. I'm with Tesco Mobile and it connects to the internet as soon as I start the car.

Yes, I get that. But just seen this response to a post on FB - tethering is disabled if you use CarPlay.

Only if you tethered via Bluetooth (connecting Apple CarPlay disables Bluetooth connection between iPhone and car). If you tether via WiFi the car can use iPhone data allowance while using CarPlay.

[J Gurander]

It would of course depend on the data amount available on the phone. Mines a modest amount of data and having a separate car SIM for the RT traffic info, Spotify, ability to feed tablets off the car's hotspot etc works just fine for me.

[jamie307]

I eventually found a 24GB 2 year SIM from Vodafone for £45.

May I ask where? I ordered one (24GB, 2 years) from Amazon but they sent me something different (20GB, expires after 30 days).

[J Gurander]

From Amazon, currently £36.91

[Andyfr]

Hey people

So, my Data SIM ran out in February this year and I’ve been in touch with Vodafone to arrange an extension of data whilst I was deciding what to do. I’d already gone down the SIM card from the 3 network but was disappointed with their coverage. I eventually found a 24GB 2 year SIM from Vodafone for £45. I plugged it in and immediately got the globe. I tried to register the SIM but had problems. It won’t except the same username (this is set as your email address). So after speaking to Vodafone tech support, it was confirmed that registration of the SIM gives no added benefits. As long as you retain the SIM number, you will be able to top up the card again.

So it appears that there is an alternative to the ‘internet with legs’ SIM.

Hi Dermottdog

So did you just put the new SIM card in and everything worked, you didn't have to register the it or anything? Not collected my car yet but thinking ahead to when I will need one.

[Chris John]

Replaced my Vodafone sim yesterday as I’d had my 12 months free with a 3 sim. Didn’t have to do anything it just worked straight away