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Airline figures point to higher roaming risk this summer
Easy Jet became the second budget airline to post buoyant passenger figures this week, as they continue to benefit from the pain suffered by rival British Airways. The no-frills airline yesterday revealed that its passenger numbers for June were up almost a tenth over the previous year. Over 4.5 million people flew with the airline in June, up from 4.1 million a year earlier... read more
Posted on 08/07/2010
Travellers set to benefit from EU Commission ruling
Mobile roaming charges will fall for millions of travellers across Europe from today, after new EU regulations come into force to drive down the cost of mobile roaming, bringing it closer to the charges enjoyed by thousands of Global SIM users across the EU... read more
Posted on 01/07/2010
Give the kids a break on holiday
If you plan to travel abroad this summer with teenage kids you could be in for a surprise when it comes to adding up the cost of your family break in the sun. Home-sick kids who text and even call friends back in the UK can rack up huge mobile phone bills as a result of the networks charging premium roaming rates while abroad. Often it’s the parents that end up funding their payg spending. But now an alternative solution is available from 0044 Ltd which means kids keeping in touch no longer needs to cost a fortune... read more
Posted on 24/06/2010
Take-off when the World Cup kicks-off
As the whole of the UK embarks upon a patriotic trail of media frenzy, TV listings saturated with football coverage and no doubt some pretty mediocre summertime weather it’s no wonder that those not planning to wear a St George’s flag across their face may want to escape the UK this summer. The need to therefore adopt a solution such as a Global SIM has become more important than ever and with the Ekit Global SIM provided by 0044.co.uk users can avoid roaming charges and, in some receive calls for free, across 140 destinations around the world with the Global SIM... read more
Posted on 11/06/2010
The FA set to use 0044 from South Africa
The Football Association has a strong team on the ground in South Africa in support of the England team’s efforts at the World Cup finals. Until recently, like many of the travelling supporters, they faced the penalty of higher costs for mobile phone and data use due to the mobile roaming charges that are applied in South Africa by UK networks... read more
Posted on 01/06/2010
The Football Association has a strong team on the ground in South Africa in support of the England player’s efforts at the World Cup finals. Until recently they faced the risk of high costs for mobile phone and data use due to the excessive roaming charges that are applied in South Africa. The main UK mobile networks may have reduced roaming charges in Europe but users can pay up to £1.40p/min to make a call and over £1.00p/min to receive a call when roaming at the South Africa World Cup finals... read more
Posted on 26/05/2010
Football heads south for the summer
With the premier league drawing to a close shortly many thousands of excited England supporters are heading to South Africa in the summer for the World Cup finals. However, many risk being caught out by the expensive roaming rates that UK networks apply. The UK mobile networks may have reduced roaming charges in Europe but users can pay up to £1.40p/min to make a call and over £1.00p/min to receive a call when roaming at the South Africa World Cup finals. However, savvy supporters can now avoid the roaming rip-off with a Global SIM card, from roaming solutions provider 0044.co.uk, that provides free incoming calls and calls to loved ones, or envious mates back in the UK, from as little as 32p/min – saving as much as 80% of call costs... read more
Posted on 05/05/2010
Flight Ban Creates Roaming Nightmare
As the dust settles from the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland its clear that many stranded passengers trying to get home to the UK will be caught out by the roaming charges that still exist around the world. Rates in the EU have reduced dramatically but long haul destinations still attract charges of over £1.00 per minute to make and receive calls on a mobile read more
Posted on 22/04/2010
Get on-line when you're on the Costas
Accessing the internet from the comfort of home is something that is generally taken for granted, but having that same convenience whilst travelling in Spain can be extremely expensive. However, a new service from 0044 Ltd, the Spanish SIM card and Global SIM card specialists, means that you can get on-line throughout Spain at a fraction of the cost that a UK provider might charge and without the need to commit to a lengthy contract with a local broadband offering... read more
Posted on 08/04/2010
Roaming at home over the Easter break
Using a mobile network in the UK has many benefits but recently published industry statistics demonstrate just how poor their coverage can be in certain UK destinations. However, now the International SIM specialists www.0044.co.uk can provide a perfect solution for those visiting relatives in rural or remote areas who struggle with main network coverage, in the form of a new International SIM... read more
Posted on 24/03/2010
Frustrated when French Tradesmen Don't Call?
Renovating a French property is a dream that many are turning into reality, but coordinating and communicating with local tradesmen and service providers can become a real nightmare. Many Brits choose to use their UK mobile phone whilst in France, but are increasingly finding that locals just do not want to contact them as premium roaming rates apply for calling a UK mobile or Global SIM number in France. But now an alternative solution is available from 0044 Ltd, the company that introduced the Global SIM and International SIM to the UK, which means you can receive calls on a French number in the UK or when you are in France... read more
Posted on 17/03/2010
New EU roaming measures could be the passport to bigger savings
The EU commission has once again flexed its muscle against the main UK mobile networks and intends to champion the cause for UK mobile users on holiday in Europe this summer... read more
Posted on 11/03/2010
Avoid the penalty of roaming - save loads at the World Cup
With thousands of excited England supporters heading to South Africa in the summer the risk of being caught out in the mobile roaming trap is greater than ever. The UK mobile networks may have reduced roaming charges in Europe but users can pay up to £1.40p/min to make a call and over £1.00p/min to receive a call when roaming at the South Africa World Cup finals. However, savvy supporters can now avoid the roaming rip-off with a South African SIM card or a Global SIM card, from roaming solutions provider 0044.co.uk, that provides free incoming calls and calls to loved ones, or envious mates back in the UK, from as little as 30p/min... read more
Posted on 04/03/2010
Avoid the penalty of roaming with your mobile at the World Cup
With thousands of excited England supporters heading to South Africa in the summer the risk of being caught out in the mobile roaming trap is greater than ever. The UK mobile networks may have reduced roaming charges in Europe but users will pay up to £1.40p/min to make a call and over £1.00p/min to receive a call when roaming at the South Africa World Cup finals... read more
Posted on 16/02/2010
Six nations, four countries, one SIM card
With the RBS 6 nations tournament in full swing here’s the low-down on how to avoid mobile roaming charges if you plan to follow your national team to the UK, Republic of Ireland, Italy or France this season. Whilst mobile roaming charges have been capped in the EU you still pay a small premium to make calls and to receive calls with a UK network SIM card. Rates are as much as three times your national or local call rate and you certainly won’t get free incoming calls with a UK SIM... read more
Posted on 12/02/2010