O2 is preparing for the return to school and on August 18th its new fiber and mobile rates come into effect. And to find out how good Telefónica’s new low-cost offer is, let’s go to compare it with its main rivals.
As a basis for the review of the best fiber and mobile combinations that compete with O2, we will focus on the rates of the main operators that have fiber coverage in 30 million homes or offices, that is, in Digi, Lowi, Simyo and Pepephone.
Because O2’s new offer does not compete with the ultra-low-cost rates that have been making the most noise in recent months from Digi Smart, Lowi Fit or Finetwork, and which are only available to around 10 million homes.
Better fiber rates with more coverage and mobile
O2 has improved several of its mobile tariffs, which allow it to become more attractive compared to cheaper operators, but also in areas such as family tariffs with several mobile lines, or cheap pay-TV offers.
Starting with the simplest combinations, with fiber and a mobile lineDigi continues to lead in most cases when it comes to low prices, but the difference with its rivals is small, and O2 has advantages that we do not see in its competitors, such as landline included with free calls, or free roaming in the United Kingdom. But O2 is also the only one that does not accumulate unused gigabytes.
The cheapest rates for fiber and a mobile line are the following:
|
Fiber |
Mobile |
Price |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Simyo |
100 Mbps |
30 GB |
28.99 euros |
|
Lowi |
300 Mbps |
12 GB |
29.95 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
15 GB |
30 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
30 GB |
31 euros |
|
Simyo |
100 Mbps |
50 GB |
32.99 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
100 GB |
33 euros |
|
Lowi |
300 Mbps |
50 GB |
34.95 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
200 GB |
35 euros |
|
O2 |
300 Mbps |
40 GB |
35 euros |
|
Lowi |
600 Mbps |
50 GB |
36.95 euros |
|
O2 |
500 Mbps |
60 GB |
38 euros |
|
Pepephone |
300 Mbps |
39 GB |
38.90 euros |
|
Simyo |
100 Mbps |
150 GB |
38.99 euros |
If we move on to the family combinations of fiber with two mobile linesO2’s offer takes centre stage in the comparison. These are the cheapest rates:
|
Fiber |
Mobiles |
Price |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Simyo |
100 Mbps |
30GB + 12GB |
33.99 euros |
|
Lowi |
300 Mbps |
12GB + 12GB |
34.90 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
15GB + 15GB |
35 euros |
|
O2 |
300 Mbps |
10GB + 30GB |
35 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
30GB + 30GB |
37 euros |
|
Lowi |
600 Mbps |
30GB + 30GB |
39.90 euros |
|
Simyo |
300 MBps |
30GB + 30GB |
39.99 euros |
|
O2 |
300 Mbps |
40GB + 30GB |
40 euros |
|
Digi |
300 Mbps |
100GB + 100GB |
41 euros |
|
O2 |
500 Mbps |
60GB + 30GB |
43 euros |
|
Pepephone |
300 Mbps |
39GB + 39GB |
43.90 euros |
|
Lowi |
600 Mbps |
50GB + 50GB |
46.85 euros |
|
Simyo |
600 Mbps |
50GB + 50GB |
47.99 euros |
|
O2 |
500 Mbps |
60GB + 60GB |
48 euros |
Beyond the prices of the rates, it is also worth paying attention to the advantages and differences that exist in each operator, for avoid future surprises about the service received. All the details and conditions of the fine print are summarized below:
|
cheap combos Fiber and mobile |
Price |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Digi fiber and mobile:
(With 1 Gbps fiber + €5) |
Movistar 5G – VoLTE. eSIM. Accumulate gigabytes every 1 month. No CGNAT for an additional 1 euro. Stay 3 months. Router with WiFi 5 and WiFi 6. Optional fixed line with unlimited for €3. It has mesh WiFi. Friend Plan. |
Does not share gigabytes with other clients No free gigabytes in summer and Christmas No loyalty benefits No mobiles on installments Without television Without multiSIM Without FTTR |
|
Lowi fiber + mobile + 1 year Prime: |
Vodafone 5G – VoLTE. Accumulate gigabytes in 1 month Share gigabytes with other Lowi Free gigabytes in summer and Christmas Free gigabytes for loyalty Free roaming in the EEA and UK. Without CGNAT Stay 3 months. Router with WiFi 5. Friend Plan |
Without multiSIM No mobiles on installments Without landline Without television Without eSIM Without Wifi mesh Without FTTR |
|
Simyo fiber and mobile: (With 300 Mbps fiber +3€, 600 Mbps +5€ or 1 Gbps +7€) |
Orange 5G – VoLTE. eSIM Accumulate gigabytes in 3 months Free gigabytes in summer and Christmas Share gigas with other Simyo Stay 3 months. Router with WiFi 5. Mobile phones in installments Friend Plan |
No loyalty benefits Without multiSIM Without landline Without television Without Wifi mesh With mandatory CGNAT Without FTTR |
|
O2 fiber and mobile: |
Movistar 5G+ – VoLTE. eSIM Without CGNAT Duration 0 months Router with WiFi 5. Free roaming in the EEA and UK. MultiSIM 5 euros/month Mobile phone rental. Landline included with free calls. Movistar Plus TV with discount |
Does not accumulate gigabytes Does not share gigabytes with other clients No free gigabytes in summer and Christmas No loyalty benefits Without Wifi mesh Without FTTR |
|
Pepephone fiber and mobile:
|
Yoigo 5G – VoLTE. eSIM Accumulate gigabytes in 1 month Loyalty discounts CGNAT deactivatable Duration 0 months Router with WiFi 5. MultiSIM 3 euros/month Landline phone optional |
Does not share gigabytes with other clients No free gigabytes in summer and Christmas No mobiles on installments Without television Without Wifi mesh Without FTTR |