Vodafone is dishing out a useful free upgrade to thousands of UK iPhone and Android users.The network has just announced the launch of a new incentive that gives users of rival networks, such as EE and O2, the chance to grab calls, texts and data without paying a penny for the privilege.So how does this deal work, and why is Vodafone offering the freebie? New BT landline alert as more UK homes face switch off, check your postcode now WhatsApp confirms huge free upgrade with 4 new features available now Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy PolicyVodafone says it is dishing out the free SIM upgrades at many of the summer's biggest festivals, including Reading and Leeds.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThose wanting to give it a go simply need to scan a QR code that will be dotted around the venues with an eSIM then automatically installed on the device."Fans can join the trial without changing their existing number or swapping their SIM card – and can easily switch between Vodafone’s network and their current provider using their device settings," Vodafone explained.The eSIM will then work for 7 days and includes 500 minutes of calls, 500 texts and 50GB data.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTVodafone says this incentive celebrates the network becoming the official connectivity partner of upcoming music events.These include Reading & Leeds, Camp Bestival, Wilderness, Kendal Calling and Boardmasters.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTApple's John Ternus shares insight into the new iPhone “As The Nation’s Network, we want to connect the nation to the people and the things they love, and bringing our network trial to even more festivals is just one way we are doing this," a Vodafone spokesman said.“We know that historically, reliable connectivity at festivals has been a pain point for festival goers.“Our network trial will offer non-Vodafone customers the chance to trial our network if they can’t connect to their own provider and allow them to enjoy the festival and not worry about staying connected.”
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