I'm thinking of changing from a monthly contract to a Pay As You Go (PAYG) as I don't use the phone much, but I want to keep the international access. Someone told me that PAYG doesn't allow you to use your phone abroad - is this true? I wouldn't make many calls but would want to be able to ring England if I needed.
2006-12-20 04:39:18 · 14 answers · asked by gorgeousfluffpot 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
tmobile does
2006-12-24 04:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use any PAYG network abroad. However it is very expensive. Also, before going abroad I would call the network to make sure international roaming is active on your accout, if not you would not be able to make calls. This can easily be activated by the network provider
2006-12-20 04:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by cutiexoxprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing about UK pay as you go contracts is when you phone, you get whacked, and beleive it or not when people phone you you get whacked too! Cheapest way to do it is to buy a sim card whilst abroad and text your most common contacts with the temporary sim card number - most resorts will have millions of places you can do this and it will cost considerably less....
go to the link below - using your handset abroad is about half way down the page
2006-12-20 04:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by MrsMac 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you inform your mobile service provider that you require to use your phone abroad it isn't a problem. When you say abroad are you saying on the continent? If you mean outside the continent, say USA, your phone needs to be the right band.
2006-12-20 06:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by forge close folks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in America and have both o2 UK and Virgin Mobile UK PAYG accounts. Both work here, I would think Orange, T-Mobile and Vodaphone would also be OK
Cheers
2006-12-20 04:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by jrott_2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on Vodaphone (PAYG) and used it in Germany a couple of years back. Cost a bloody fortune, though!
2006-12-20 04:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by PAUL H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and kids all have PAYG and use their phones abroad without any bother.
2006-12-20 04:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum use orange and is always ringing me from abroad!
I think most networks do, unless its a really old phone!
2006-12-20 04:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by Becci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlock your mobile at www.future-fones.2u.co.uk then buy a SIM card in the country you are visiting.
2006-12-20 05:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by Mark J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some. Vodafone and o2 certainly do.
2006-12-20 04:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all pay and go deals do, but i know 02 do, but it will cost a bit more
2006-12-20 05:25:41 · answer #11 · answered by diver_matt2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋