Networking
How do I select the O2-UK Network?
Find out how to the select O2-UK network on your phone when you're in Northern Ireland.
If your phone thinks it's in the Republic of Ireland when it's not, it can mean that you'd pay more for sending texts, making calls and receiving them too.
If your phone does switch to an Irish network, you'll need to select O2 or O2-UK to avoid paying more than you should. To find out how, simply scroll down the page to find your make of phone and follow the step-by-step instructions.
| Siemens | Nokia |
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Scroll and select 'Set Up' Select 'Network' Scroll and select 'Configuration' Scroll to 'Auto Network' and remove tick Scroll and select 'Change Network' |
Select 'Settings' Scroll and select 'Phone Settings' Scroll and select 'Network Selection' Scroll and select 'Manual' |
Handset will now scan for networks, when this is completed highlight the network of your choice and press 'Select'.
| Motorola | Sony Ericsson |
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Scroll and select 'Network Selection' Select 'Connectivity' Scroll and select 'Available Networks' |
Scroll and select 'GSM Networks' Scroll and select 'GSM Networks' |
Handset will now scan for networks, when this is completed highlight the network of your choice and press 'Select'.
| Samsung | LG |
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Scroll and select 'Network Selection' Select 'Settings' Select 'Network services' Select 'Network selection' Highlight 'Manual' and select |
Select 'Menu' Select 'Settings' and press 'OK' Select 'Network' and press 'OK' Select 'Network select' and press 'OK' Select 'Manual' and press 'OK' |
Handset will now scan for networks, when this is completed highlight the network of your choice and press 'Select'.
| O2 X1/2/3/4 XM Ice etc | O2 XDA1/2/2i,2's, Exec, Mini S etc |
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From the main menu Scroll to 'Settings' and select Highlight 'Network' and select Highlight 'Network Selection' and select Highlight either 'Automatic' or 'Manual' and select |
Go into the phone function (just like you would when making a call) Select 'Tools' Select 'Options' Select 'Network' tab Select 'Automatic' or 'Manual' from the drop down box |
Handset will now scan for networks, when this is completed highlight the network of your choice and press 'Select'.