Using mobiles abroad
- Cost-effective ways to keep in touch while abroad
- How to ensure your mobile will work when you arrive
- How new roaming regulations are reducing the cost of calling and sending texts in EU countries
What's in this guide
Mobile roaming
Why it costs more to use your mobile abroad than in the UK. If you don't pay attention to how much you use your mobile, you could be paying off the bill long after your tan has faded.
What you'll pay
How much can you expect to pay with the six biggest networks. If you spend a lot of time abroad, consider roaming costs when you're choosing a network.
Planning ahead
Do your research before you leave home to avoid a big bill. Roaming may be expensive, but it can be the only way to remain in two-way contact with others while abroad.
How to keep costs down
Our top tips for saving money on foreign calls. Whether you're abroad ever few weeks or just twice a year, there are easy ways to save.
Check your mobile will work
Don't discover your phone's dead before your adventure's begun. We outline what you need to check before you leave home.
Roaming cost regulation
Roaming in Europe has got cheaper. In 2006, the European Commission ruled that roaming prices were unjustifiably high and regulation has now brought costs down by up to 70%.