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Knipples · 07-08-2011, 12:38

Ok so im going on holiday in a few weeks. What do I need to turn off so I don't get charged for stuff (where possible)

Also does anyone know how much texts cost, it used to be 4 off my allowance for every text when I had my nokia, but I know the iphone is different.

Anything else I need to know?

Mark · 07-08-2011, 13:12

In theory, just 'Data Roaming' should be enough, but that relies on the networks broadcasting the right information so I'm not sure if it's reliable.

For the paranoid - Data, Data Roaming, Push Email and Notifications is what I turned off when I went to the US. That worked perfectly.

I think where you're going is within the EU which is subject to a £40 data cap (unless you ask for it to be removed).

leowyatt · 07-08-2011, 13:44

For the paranoid I'd just turn 3g off and cellular data. That way you have no data connection and just have voice and text. If you have wifi on you can use that in the hotel

Mark · 07-08-2011, 14:11

Forgot about 3G.

I'd go with the above - I also forgot that I didn't have the 'Cellular Data' option when I went to the US, so had to faff about with turning everything else off.

Will · 07-08-2011, 17:37

On o2 it costs 11p for sending a text IIRC and it's free to receive a text.

Mark · 07-08-2011, 17:44

If it's O2 contract, then, when calling from the EU:

Calling to the UK from included countries (per min) 36p
Calling within Zone (per min) 36p
Calling out of Zone (per min) 179p
Receiving a call (per min) 11p
Sending a text 11p
Sending a media message 26p

Pay & Go is bizarrely slightly cheaper for some services and the same for others. The within-EU prices are regulated by EU law so other operators will be similar.

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leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	For the paranoid I'd just turn 3g off and cellular data. That way you have no data connection and just have voice and text. If you have wifi on you can use that in the hotel __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

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Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	On o2 it costs 11p for sending a text IIRC and it's free to receive a text. __________________ *No No!*

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Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If it's O2 contract, then, when calling from the EU: Calling to the UK from included countries (per min) 36p Calling within Zone (per min) 36p Calling out of Zone (per min) 179p Receiving a call (per min) 11p Sending a text 11p Sending a media message 26p Pay & Go is bizarrely slightly cheaper for some services and the same for others. The within-EU prices are regulated by EU law so other operators will be similar. Last edited by Mark; 07-08-2011 at 17:47.

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07-08-2011, 13:12	#542
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	In theory, just 'Data Roaming' should be enough, but that relies on the networks broadcasting the right information so I'm not sure if it's reliable. For the paranoid - Data, Data Roaming, Push Email and Notifications is what I turned off when I went to the US. That worked perfectly. I think where you're going is within the EU which is subject to a £40 data cap (unless you ask for it to be removed).

07-08-2011, 14:11	#544
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Forgot about 3G. I'd go with the above - I also forgot that I didn't have the 'Cellular Data' option when I went to the US, so had to faff about with turning everything else off.