Mobile Charges when Abroad...
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I can't seem to get through to a human at EE no matter what I do, and can't find the answer to my question (although I think I know it) - so thought it worth asking here in case anyone had been in the same boat...
We are going to the US shortly with family and a number of us are on EE. I'm trying to find out what the cost will be for us to call each other whilst we are both in the US (i.e. for arranging meeting up etc. etc) - I presume the call charges will be the same as calling the UK from the US (i.e. bloody expensive) as they're all UK numbers and thus routed through EE in the UK somehow ?
Cheers
We are going to the US shortly with family and a number of us are on EE. I'm trying to find out what the cost will be for us to call each other whilst we are both in the US (i.e. for arranging meeting up etc. etc) - I presume the call charges will be the same as calling the UK from the US (i.e. bloody expensive) as they're all UK numbers and thus routed through EE in the UK somehow ?
Cheers
BRISTOL86 said:
I can't seem to get through to a human at EE no matter what I do, and can't find the answer to my question (although I think I know it) - so thought it worth asking here in case anyone had been in the same boat...
We are going to the US shortly with family and a number of us are on EE. I'm trying to find out what the cost will be for us to call each other whilst we are both in the US (i.e. for arranging meeting up etc. etc) - I presume the call charges will be the same as calling the UK from the US (i.e. bloody expensive) as they're all UK numbers and thus routed through EE in the UK somehow ?
Cheers
Yes, I think you're right, but check their website or your t+c'sWe are going to the US shortly with family and a number of us are on EE. I'm trying to find out what the cost will be for us to call each other whilst we are both in the US (i.e. for arranging meeting up etc. etc) - I presume the call charges will be the same as calling the UK from the US (i.e. bloody expensive) as they're all UK numbers and thus routed through EE in the UK somehow ?
Cheers
soon as I land in another country my phone connects to a network there and I get a text from EE telling me how much calls and texts cost. If it's anything like the non-EU places I've been it's £1.50/min to make and recieve calls, 40p to text. they also do offers like unlimited calls for £5 a day.
this link might help.
http://ee.co.uk/help/add-ons-benefits-and-plans/ca...
this link might help.
http://ee.co.uk/help/add-ons-benefits-and-plans/ca...
Thanks guys, yeah I found their standard roaming charges etc. it's just it doesn't seem to specifically mention anywhere whether different rules apply if both the call maker and receiver are both in the country, it assumes one is back in the UK.
Either way I assume their normal charges will apply as it references 'UK numbers', so regardless of where the person you're calling is it's still a UK number. Think i'll rely on the hotel wifi and WhatsApp!
Either way I assume their normal charges will apply as it references 'UK numbers', so regardless of where the person you're calling is it's still a UK number. Think i'll rely on the hotel wifi and WhatsApp!
Phud said:
Use wifi and whats app
The call will be seen as an international call.
^^^ This, roaming charges are never anything other than extortionate. I've seen people run up phone bills in the hundreds on even short trips. Use internet messaging\call services like whatsapp or viber. They'll have wifi everywhere in the US. If you don't want to rely on that just buy 2 or 3 payg sims when you get out there and top up as required. I do this a lot if I am going somewhere where internet service will be patchy. It's still a LOT cheaper than bloody roaming charges (did I mention how much of a rip off they are?)The call will be seen as an international call.
Because they had to lower prices for customers roaming in Europe then now slam customers when they roam further afield. So they generally don't get a penny from me now - no need to feed teh greed with SKYPE and WhatsApp about. I sometime get a local SIM and pop it in a spare phone too if I'm away from WiFi a lot. Its crazy that a 10 minute call could cost you £10.50!
BRISTOL86 said:
Thanks guys, yeah I found their standard roaming charges etc. it's just it doesn't seem to specifically mention anywhere whether different rules apply if both the call maker and receiver are both in the country, it assumes one is back in the UK.
Either way I assume their normal charges will apply as it references 'UK numbers', so regardless of where the person you're calling is it's still a UK number. Think i'll rely on the hotel wifi and WhatsApp!
Yeah, the difference is you will get charged twice, once for making the call and the other person for receiving the call as they are also in the States. Either way I assume their normal charges will apply as it references 'UK numbers', so regardless of where the person you're calling is it's still a UK number. Think i'll rely on the hotel wifi and WhatsApp!
grahamr88 said:
swerni said:
3 is the way forward if you spend lots of time in the US.
Saves me thousands every year.
Agreed. Free SIM, and £20 top-up, and you'll have all the minutes and data you need for a month. Saves me thousands every year.
Thirded. The other option is to get a US sim but that is much more of a PITA than being all set before you go.
swerni said:
3 is the way forward if you spend lots of time in the US.
Saves me thousands every year.
This. I switched from Vodafone to 3 for this very reason (but Denmark instead of the US in my case)]Saves me thousands every year.
I got a text off them a while back suggesting I'd saved upwards of £3k switching to them, which is nonsense as I'd never have used my phone if it cost that much
My unlimited data, texts and phonecalls with a new phone come to less than £50 a month
I'm on 'all you can eat' calls, texts and data with 3 too.
I pay £30 a month for that and it is nice to never think about anything.
My only limit, which is new, is 2gb tethering a month, I would much rather it was 24gb a year rather than 2gb a month, or even 12gb a year, I never tether apart from when I am away and then might for a week or two and go over the 2gb, and then not for the next 3 months.
The reason I went to 3 is signal, I had a phone with o2 and Voda at the time, bought an EE payg sim to see if that was better, but wasn't and then realised my iPad was three and never really lost signal.....anywhere. So made the swap a few years back and have been delighted with it. I am sure Voda and EE have caught up with coverage now, but back then getting 3g signal was so oatchy with them it just made them redundant.
I pay £30 a month for that and it is nice to never think about anything.
My only limit, which is new, is 2gb tethering a month, I would much rather it was 24gb a year rather than 2gb a month, or even 12gb a year, I never tether apart from when I am away and then might for a week or two and go over the 2gb, and then not for the next 3 months.
The reason I went to 3 is signal, I had a phone with o2 and Voda at the time, bought an EE payg sim to see if that was better, but wasn't and then realised my iPad was three and never really lost signal.....anywhere. So made the swap a few years back and have been delighted with it. I am sure Voda and EE have caught up with coverage now, but back then getting 3g signal was so oatchy with them it just made them redundant.
Edited by gizlaroc on Saturday 19th March 09:23
johnwilliams77 said:
US Sim card is the way forward
Actually not. It is more expensive than a PAYG Three sim card for £20. Comes with minutes, texts and data you can use in the US.Take a look here:
http://kenstechtips.com/index.php/best-sim-cards-f...
I will probably be swapping my EE sim out for one of these for the duration of a California holiday later this year.
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