Mobile Broadband - Australia Dongle in UK?

[Manix]

Hi All,

I have an Australian Vodafone dongle - Model K3765 - I am currently spending some time in the UK and would like to use the dongle whilst here.

Is is possible to buy a UK PAYG data sim for my dongle and top up with £'s, Would I need to unlock my dongle first?

I've seen a similar thread for someone from the UK going to Oz and it seems possible. However, I went into a UK retail store and they said that the Australia dongle is not compatible in the UK and they tried to sell me a new one. This bit I'm a bit sceptical about! Can someone confirm?

Thanks!

[Retired-Dave]

Hi Manix, welcome to the eForum!

I can't say what the "unlocked" or compatibility status of the Australian dongle is because we don't have that information. Whilst both part of the Vodafone group, Vodafone UK and Vodafone Australia are separate companies.

For our part, it wouldn't be possible to do what you've suggested as PAYG data SIMS are not available separately - they are only available when purchased with a dongle. If you check our online store, these can be purchased for just £25 and come with 3G of data - the equivalent of a £15 top-up - built in.

Hope you enjoy your visit!

DaveN

eForum Team

[Manix]

Thanks for Clarifying Dave!!

Hi Manix, welcome to the eForum!

I can't say what the "unlocked" or compatibility status of the Australian dongle is because we don't have that information. Whilst both part of the Vodafone group, Vodafone UK and Vodafone Australia are separate companies.

For our part, it wouldn't be possible to do what you've suggested as PAYG data SIMS are not available separately - they are only available when purchased with a dongle. If you check our online store, these can be purchased for just £25 and come with 3G of data - the equivalent of a £15 top-up - built in.

Hope you enjoy your visit!

DaveN

eForum Team