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on 17-06-2024 20:20
Hi,
I am expecting a phone call to be made through my UK number. The call might last up to 60 minutes. I have 3 questions, please:-
1. As far as O2 is concerned, to ensure that my mobile rings when the call is received, I must have enough credit. Is there any other step I should take, for example, turn off Voicemail? (Please excuse my ignorance)
2. Is the cost £1.50 per minute?
3. Is there a way of reducing the cost, for example buying another bundle, or that would not make a difference?
Would greatly appreciate your help.
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on 17-06-2024 20:23
Nothing you can do on PAYG except use WhatsApp for the call over wifi.
Always turn off voicemail when abroad.
https://www.o2.co.uk/international/using-your-phone-abroad
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on 17-06-2024 20:23
Nothing you can do on PAYG except use WhatsApp for the call over wifi.
Always turn off voicemail when abroad.
https://www.o2.co.uk/international/using-your-phone-abroad
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on 17-06-2024 21:15
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on 17-06-2024 21:15
WhatsApp is banned in Saudi Arabia for Voice and Video Calls, so the only option is the £1.50 a minute option... @Classicus
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17-06-2024 21:24 - edited 17-06-2024 21:26
Screwed then, or just use WhatsApp for messaging.
Or use a VPN https://www.01net.com/en/vpn/whatsapp-calls-saudi-arabia/
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on 17-06-2024 21:32
MI5,
Actually phone calls are not allowed in Saudi Arabia and some other countries. What is allowed is what they call "Voice Message" - a message is recorded and sent - not a phone call.
Does O2 allow changing from PAYG to "Pay Monthly" for a month or a so and then go back to PAYG? And would that make it less expensive to receive calls while in Saudi Arabia?
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on 17-06-2024 21:45
The cost is actually £2 per minute!
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on 17-06-2024 21:50
@Classicus wrote:
Does O2 allow changing from PAYG to "Pay Monthly" for a month or a so and then go back to PAYG? And would that make it less expensive to receive calls while in Saudi Arabia?
You'd have to switch to a 30 day contract to do that or use Nord VPN as suggested to use Whatsapp.
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