Travelling to Cuba

[becky390]

Hello,

I wonder if anyone can answer whether my phone will work in Cuba, just as an emergency. I'll buy a card to use the Wifi but I'd like the option to know that my phone will work in case! Thank you. 

[Cleoriff]

Hi @becky390 

It will but you will be paying International rates and won't get data

http://international.o2.co.uk/internationaltariffs/travelling_abroad#

You best bet is to use WiFi wherever you can. Turn Voicemail off as you will be charged for receiving calls.
You might be better off with a local sim.

[becky390]

Thank you!

Do I need to 'unblock' my phone to be able to use it?

[Cleoriff]

@becky390 

If your phone was bought from O2 after June 2018. it wont be locked.

However I suggest you contact O2 to make sure you dont have a roaming bar in place. All numbers in this guide. Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support 

Guide to unlock here if needed Guide: Unlocking an O2 phone to use a different SIM card 

[madasaf1sh]

@becky390

I will post this here about the Cuban Tourist Sim Cards

https://www.thetravelbrief.com/briefs/cuba-how-to-get-a-sim-card-in-cuba-in-2020

Some very good information on that site..