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Best way to roam (mobile phone) on holiday? (feddit.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by TerryCustard@feddit.uk to c/askuk@feddit.uk

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Hi, we haven't been abroad on a family holiday since pre-brexit. We've also now got two teenagers who are glued to their phones. While I'm sure we'll discourage them a bit, they'll still use their phones. With all the new charges for roaming, is there a good way to roam while away - or do people go for PAYG sims from the local country?

We're going to Madeira in this case, but would be interested to hear if there's any general advice.

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[–] marquisalex@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a breakdown of roaming charges by network on the MoneySavingExpert site - you might not actually need to do much.

[–] TerryCustard@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks - I'm with 3 so I think I need to sort something out - but might just get a temporary GiffGaff SIM as they seem to be roaming friendly

[–] mark@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In an odd twist of fate, a lot of the cheaper operators (e.g. iD mobile, Lycamobile, Giffgaff) still have free roaming in the EU+.

[–] TerryCustard@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I could do a giffgaff sim - thanks!

[–] butterypowered@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

I’m probably far too late, but giffgaff have a 5Gb limit on EU roaming.

Hope you enjoy Madeira!

[–] Askefyr@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Which phone do you have? If your phone supports eSIM, it's a lot easier to get a local SIM card - especially in places like India where you might get scammed if you're not careful.

[–] TerryCustard@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

iPhone 12 Pro Max (I think, it's the big iPhone 12) - I don't think it support esim unfortunately

[–] TerryCustard@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

ooh wait a quick google tells me it does support e-sim - I'll have a proper look at this thanks!