Travel

[Anonymous]

Im going to Germany for 4 days next week and will need to use my phone to contact my friend who lives there. what do I need to do to make sure I dont rack up any hidden charges? Will my phone work over there?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

   Don't worry you will be fine!!! It will work and it will not cost you an arm and a leg!!! O2 travel is a good option,depending on how much you want to use it over there, but it is definitely the safest option.

   Have a look at the link below

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-Services/Europe-Roaming-and-O2-Travel-mini-Guide/m-p/838651/highlight/true#M15403

[jonsie]

Your phone should work ok.

Switch off mobile data and use wifi.

Alternatively you can use O2 Travel for use there at £1.99/day

Rates for making calls and receiving calls here : http://international.o2.co.uk/internationaltariffs/travelling_abroad

 O2 Travel info here : https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/international/using-phone-in-europe

[MI5]

Of course if you are calling your friend on a German mobile or landline, O2 travel doesn't apply and you will be charged the following:

[jonsie]

That actually differs on another link. P&G here

Pay Monthly here:

[MI5]

Surely not more website anomalies and inconsistency?

[Anonymous]

Yours is for standard roaming @jonsie, @MI5 is for international calls ( calling from the UK to Germany)

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:
Surely not more website anomalies and inconsistency?

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No wonder people get  confused. 

[Anonymous]

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@MI5 wrote:
Surely not more website anomalies and inconsistency?

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Nop! The information is all in the right place! I think you must have selected calling abroad instead of travelling abroad

[MI5]

It's only clear if you know what you are talking about.
To the average punter it's confusing and inconsistent.....

I posted intentially to highlight that point.