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0044 kicks off 2010 World Cup roaming solutions
With hoards of excited England supporters heading to South Africa in the summer the risk of being caught out on mobile roaming charges is bigger than ever. Tens of thousands of England supporters are expected to make the trip to South Africa and many will rely on their UK mobiles to keep friends and family updated on their experiences. The major UK mobile networks may have reduced roaming charges in Europe but users can still 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 with a UK SIM.
Adopting a local South Africa SIM or a Global SIM for the trip makes a lot of sense given the roaming penalties that can be experienced. 0044.co.uk has introduced three new solutions via a special website; www.southafricasim.co.uk to help fans avoid these costs in the form of an a South Africa SIM card or a Global SIM card. Both can help travellers stay safe and in touch and make great savings during their visit. The Global SIM can reduce the cost of a call to only 30p/min and calls can be received for free! With a South African SIM card users can opt for a payg or pay-monthly deal and call rates start from only 15p/min.
Whilst the major UK networks have reduced roaming charges in Europe, users can still pay a hefty premium to make and receive calls when roaming at the South Africa World Cup with a UK SIM. These charges can result in a huge additional cost for a trip to the South Africa but can easily be avoided with a Global SIM or South Africa SIM from 0044.co.uk. The solutions can be bought on-line before departure and comes with a new number, free starter credit and works in any unlocked phone.
Angus MacLeod of 0044 Ltd commented, “Over the years we’ve managed to help thousands of people avoid roaming charges by providing a simple and easy to use solutions for travellers. However, with big sporting events like the World Cup in 2010 it means that there will be many new travellers planning to make a specific trip and undoubtedly they’ll want to take their mobile to stay in touch whilst away. The South Africa SIM card and Global SIM that we can provide will not only ensure they stay safe but that they can use their mobiles when abroad without paying a huge penalty.