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Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major mobile network is giving FREE data even if you're not a customer and you don't need to switch provider
The new trial is only open to non-Vodafone mobile customers GOOD CALL Major mobile network is giving FREE data even if you're not a customer and you don't need to switch provider Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VODAFONE is extending its popular offering of free data to more customers around the country. Last month, the major mobile network offered phone users in London 50GB of data, as well as 500 minutes and 500 texts for people to try its eSIM service. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Vodafone is giving away a free data deal Credit: Alamy 3 People can get a free eSim for 7-days Credit: Getty Non-Vodafone customers in Belfast, Sheffield, Liverpool and Watford can now access the 'try before you buy' deal. The seven-day offer is open to people geo-located in the above cities and have eSim supported mobile phones. To get the deal, people need to scan a QR code found in the above cities or visit the Vodafone website to sign up online. From there, customers will need to install the eSIM through the My Vodafone App. eSIMs are digital SIMs that don't require a physical SIM card to be installed. Most modern smartphones support eSIMs, so you can have two SIM services running on your device simultaneously. Vodafone came up with the seven-day deal as a way to lure Brits to the network and lure them into switching if they experience first hand a performance boost. "As London's Best Network, we pride ourselves on connecting this great city to the people and things they love," said Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director for Vodafone UK when the offer launched in London. "We know how important it is for people is to stay connected, so they can work on the move, stream their favourite TV show or movie, or simply contact friends and family." Vodafone previously carried out a similar scheme for last year's Glastonbury Festival and Boardmasters Festival. Brits will always have mobile phone & internet signal at home after tech breakthrough that beats Elon Musk's Starlink It has been a big month for Vodafone who recently completed its £15billion mega-merger with rival Three UK and pledged to invest billions in infrastructure. The newly-created joint business VodafoneThree said the deal would create a 'new force in UK mobile'. It is now the biggest mobile phone network in the UK with around 27million customers. But the deal cuts the UK's four main network operators down to just three, with the new joint business competing with BT/EE and Virgin Media O2. The tie-up was first announced in 2023 but faced a probe by the competition watchdog, which was worried about the negative effect on consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority feared it could substantially reduce options for mobile customers and lead to higher bills.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major mobile network ads BANNED for all Brits after ‘misleading' savings claim – exact SIM plans slammed by watchdog
Following an investigation, the watchdog concluded that the savings of £240 and £312 in both package promotions "were not genuine" BAD SIGNAL Major mobile network ads BANNED for all Brits after 'misleading' savings claim – exact SIM plans slammed by watchdog Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VODAFONE has had two website adverts removed by the UK's advertising watchdog for making "misleading" claims about savings. Customers were led to believe two SIM card packages advertised during November and December last year could save them as much as £312 annually. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The watchdog told Vodafone that the ads in their current form must not appear again Credit: PA However, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found they did not return on the savings promised. An advert for Vodafone's Unlimited Plus SIM plan, referred to as example A, stated: "Save £240. Monthly £23. Offer ends 19 December." While a previous version of the ad, example C, said: "Unlimited Plus. Black Friday. Save £312. Monthly £20. Offer ends 02 December." Similarly, an advert for Vodafone's Unlimited Max SIM package, example B, read: "Black Friday: Save £312. Monthly £23. Offer ends 2 December'." However, another version of the advertisement, example D, said: 'Unlimited Max. 6 months half price. Monthly £18. £36pm after 6 months. Offer ends 28 November'. The savings claimed in the example A were based on a prior price of £33 per month, but the immediately preceding price had been their Black Friday deal of £20 from example C. The listings were investigated by the regulator after it received a complaint from rival mobile network provider EE. Following an investigation, the watchdog concluded that the savings of £240 and £312 in both package promotions "were not genuine". Savings claims in the two packages "had not been made against the immediately preceding prices at which the products were sold at when the ads appeared," the watchdog wrote in its ruling. Inside Vodafone's 'fastest-ever' broadband speed boost ASA also found that the products in both ads "did not return to the prices against which the savings were being claimed once the promotions ended" - which meant they were misleading. The watchdog told Vodafone that the ads in their current form must not appear again. The network provider was also told to "ensure that future savings claims did not mislead and to ensure products returned to the price against which the saving was being claimed, once a promotion ended". Vodafone responded to the ASA's investigation, noting that during the promotional period, the Unlimited Plus was on offer for 33 per cent of the time and the Unlimited Max was on offer for 49 per cent of the time, according to Marketing Beat.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major mobile network ads BANNED for all Brits after ‘misleading' savings claim – exact SIM plans slammed by watchdog
VODAFONE has had two website adverts removed by the UK's advertising watchdog for making "misleading" claims about savings. Customers were led to believe two SIM card packages advertised during November and December last year could save them as much as £312 annually. 1 The watchdog told Vodafone that the ads in their current form must not appear again Credit: PA However, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found they did not return on the savings promised. An advert for Vodafone's Unlimited Plus SIM plan, referred to as example A, stated: "Save £240. Monthly £23. Offer ends 19 December." While a previous version of the ad, example C, said: "Unlimited Plus. Black Friday. Save £312. Monthly £20. Offer ends 02 December." Similarly, an advert for Vodafone's Unlimited Max SIM package, example B, read: "Black Friday: Save £312. Monthly £23. Offer ends 2 December'." READ MORE ON MOBILE NETWORKS However, another version of the advertisement, example D, said: 'Unlimited Max. 6 months half price. Monthly £18. £36pm after 6 months. Offer ends 28 November'. The savings claimed in the example A were based on a prior price of £33 per month, but the immediately preceding price had been their Black Friday deal of £20 from example C. The listings were investigated by the regulator after it received a complaint from rival mobile network provider EE. Following an investigation, the watchdog concluded that the savings of £240 and £312 in both package promotions "were not genuine". Most read in Tech Savings claims in the two packages "had not been made against the immediately preceding prices at which the products were sold at when the ads appeared," the watchdog wrote in its ruling. Inside Vodafone's 'fastest-ever' broadband speed boost ASA also found that the products in both ads "did not return to the prices against which the savings were being claimed once the promotions ended" - which meant they were misleading. The watchdog told Vodafone that the ads in their current form must not appear again. The network provider was also told to "ensure that future savings claims did not mislead and to ensure products returned to the price against which the saving was being claimed, once a promotion ended". Vodafone responded to the ASA's investigation, noting that during the promotional period, the Unlimited Plus was on offer for 33 per cent of the time and the Unlimited Max was on offer for 49 per cent of the time, according to
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major mobile network is giving away FREE data to users who aren't their customers – and you don't even need a new SIM
VODAFONE is giving away free data to non-customers in a European first . The mobile network is dishing out 50GB, as well as 500 minutes and 500 texts - and you don't even have to change your SIM or phone number. 2 You don't need to change your number to benefit from the scheme Credit: Getty Londoners will be able to take part in the seven day trial, which is the first in Europe to do so for a major city. The firm has previously carried out a similar scheme for last year's All people need to do is scan a eSIMs are digital SIMs that don't require a physical SIM card to be installed. Read more about mobiles Most modern smartphones support eSIMs, so you can have two SIM services running on your device simultaneously. Vodafone's idea is designed to give Brits a flavour of the network and lure them into switching if they experience first hand a performance boost. "As London's Best Network, we pride ourselves on connecting this great city to the people and things they love," said Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director for Vodafone UK. "We know how important it is for people is to stay connected, so they can work on the move, stream their favourite TV show or movie, or simply contact friends and family. Most read in Tech "With no strings attached, customers of any network have a chance to join our trial for 7 days, completely free of charge. So, if they're experiencing issues with their current provider or just fancy trying London's Best Network, then now is the perfect time to try us out." To benefit, users need to visit Click the start free trail button, then enter some details. You'll then receive a QR code you can scan, which will load the eSIM onto your phone. 2 Only one claim per person is allowed Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major mobile network is giving away FREE data to users who aren't their customers – and you don't even need a new SIM
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Find out how to claim yours below GOOD CALL Major mobile network is giving away FREE data to users who aren't their customers – and you don't even need a new SIM Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VODAFONE is giving away free data to non-customers in a European first. The mobile network is dishing out 50GB, as well as 500 minutes and 500 texts - and you don't even have to change your SIM or phone number. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 You don't need to change your number to benefit from the scheme Credit: Getty Londoners will be able to take part in the seven day trial, which is the first in Europe to do so for a major city. The firm has previously carried out a similar scheme for last year's Glastonbury Festival and Boardmasters Festival. All people need to do is scan a QR code and a Vodafone eSIM will be loaded onto their phone, with no commitments or strings attached. eSIMs are digital SIMs that don't require a physical SIM card to be installed. Most modern smartphones support eSIMs, so you can have two SIM services running on your device simultaneously. Vodafone's idea is designed to give Brits a flavour of the network and lure them into switching if they experience first hand a performance boost. "As London's Best Network, we pride ourselves on connecting this great city to the people and things they love," said Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director for Vodafone UK. "We know how important it is for people is to stay connected, so they can work on the move, stream their favourite TV show or movie, or simply contact friends and family. "With no strings attached, customers of any network have a chance to join our trial for 7 days, completely free of charge. So, if they're experiencing issues with their current provider or just fancy trying London's Best Network, then now is the perfect time to try us out." To benefit, users need to visit this page from their Android or iPhone device. Click the start free trail button, then enter some details. You'll then receive a QR code you can scan, which will load the eSIM onto your phone.
