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using phones abroad.

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 11:34:24 GMT

I've just contacted o2 querying my bill while abroad.I was given some advice which i was not aware of, hope this might also help others. (or I might be the only person not aware of this info!!!).

When abroad to prevent incurring charges if you are only using the free wifi, you can put your phone in airplane mode and still access the free wifi.

Re: using phones abroad.

MI5 — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 12:38:44 GMT

I think you may have been the only one but useful to share, thanks.

Re: using phones abroad.

Cleoriff — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 12:40:39 GMT

Hi @Anonymous Thanks for that . You can also turn mobile data off completely and just use Wifi....there are are many outlets abroad who have WiFi. Also turn voicemail off is another good idea...

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/pay-monthly/using-your-phone-abroad

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pgn — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:59:24 GMT

And also turn off any calendared events that might result in an SMS being sent to you if travelling outside the EU - I have seen several 10's of pounds of charges on the mobile bill covering the time spent on US networks, a small amount for each text received.

Unless roaming in the USA has changed in the last 3 or 4 years...

Re: using phones abroad.

MI5 — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 16:10:54 GMT

@pgn wrote:
And also turn off any calendared events that might result in an SMS being sent to you if travelling outside the EU - I have seen several 10's of pounds of charges on the mobile bill covering the time spent on US networks, a small amount for each text received.

Unless roaming in the USA has changed in the last 3 or 4 years...

Would be covered by O2 travel if enabled, but if not would be charged.