Using my phone abroad

[Anonymous]

Does anybody know the best way or what cost will I occur using my phone in kenya

[Cleoriff]

Hi @Anonymous Have a look at this link Rest of the world section

http://www.o2.co.uk/international/travel/standard-charges

£1.50 per min to call

40p to text

£1.25 per min to receive a call

£6.00 permb data

[Anonymous]

OK thanks will have a look now

[Cleoriff]

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

@AnonymousYou would be better either using a local sim...Or making sure you have WiFi for data connection. You can also use TuGo over Wifi for calls and texts http://www.o2.co.uk/apps/tu-go

Also make sure voicemail is turned off before you travel

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:
Does anybody know the best way 

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Without doubt try and get a local sim card.

O2 costs will cripple you !

[jonsie]

If you go for the local sim card, and I strongly suggest you do, make sure your phone is unlocked before you go. You have seen the rates for monthly contract but if you are P&G then the rates vary slightly.

One anomaly that hasn't changed is that it is cheaper to send a picture message with included text (25p) rather than a standard text (49p)

Advice here on unlocking your phone.

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-and-Services/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-S...