Completed contract and using phone abroad

[Anonymous]

I have recently completed my contract with O2 and am now using my iphone abroad on wifi only. What charges may i incur and would I be better off buying a local SIM?

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

If you are using your phone abroad and only using Wifi as you say..you shouldn't incur any charges at all

Just make sure voicemail is off and data roaming/mobile data remain off at all times...

[jonsie]

Using wifi only with mobile/cellular data off and there will be no charges unless using for calls and texts.

Local sim is the best option as long as the phone is unlocked.

[gindygoo]

I'd advocate a local sim, as you never know when u may need to make a call!

If you keep that sim in and only has WiFi, no calls out texts and data is definitely switched off permanently there'll be no charges.

Enjoy your time away.

Charlie.

[Cleoriff]

Well for keeping in touch with family when I am abroad I use Messenger and Skype all over WiFi. Never costs me a thing.

It's purely personal but I go abroad a lot and wouldn't bother with a local sim because all my contacts are in the UK anyway.....

[Bambino]

@Anonymous have you cancelled your contract by giving 30 days notice or have you just gone past the end date? If it's the latter, you would now be on a one month rolling contract. If you haven't gone through the cancellation procedure, here is a guide: http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly-and-Pay-Go/Cancelling-Your-Contract-A-Guide/m-p/566774/highlight/true#M56526

[MI5]

You will still be paying your monthly contract fee unless you cancel your account though.