GO GO GADGET Taking your gadgets abroad for many of us is a no-brainer: a text message lets family know you arrived safely; while an emailed photo of you on the beach makes colleagues envious; and if you’re in an emergency, of course you pick up the phone.
spent, especially in an emergency situation. Here are a few ideas:
MOBILE CHARGES Know exactly what you’re being charged for calls, texts and data downloads when abroad. Costs escalate significantly when leaving the UK or Europe, and you pay to receive as well as make calls.
If your phone isn’t activated for roaming overseas, call your network and get this unlocked. You may be better off purchasing a cheap one when you arrive. Some handsets may not work in some Gadgets don’t come cheap countries such as Japan; you need – check whether your travel insurance covers you for all devices, a 3G phone here. if not boost your cover or leave Sign up to a specialised overseas them at home. You can always buy tariff or plan, it is one way to reduce a cheap phone or take an old one costs, or buy a roaming bundle of with you. minutes. Each network has different fees - so check. The issue of succumbing to outrageous hotel phone rates Data downloads for smart phones can be avoided if you use your can cost a bomb overseas. Make own phone. But overseas mobile sure data roaming on your handset and data charges can still be is turned off. If your phone regularly astronomical and can cripple you checks your emails without your before you even know what you’ve knowledge, costs will go sky-high.
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