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England fans forced to roam in South Africa in 2010
Finally the draw has been made and England now know who they face in the group stages of the South Africa World Cup in 2010. However, their initial matches against Algeria, Slovenia and the USA are spread across South Africa and consequently fans will be travelling the length of the country to visit the venues where matches will take place. Many savvy travelers who may have used a Global SIM card or a South Africa SIM card in the past will no doubt look to make savings at the South Africa World Cup but thousands more run the risk of being caught out by excessive roaming charges as they make their journey through South Africa.
Fans will be heading for Rustenburg on 12th June in the North for the match with the USA, then to the South to Cape Town on the 18th June for the match with Algeria and remaining in the south at Port Elizabeth for the match with Slovenia on the 23rd. Many will clearly need to use their mobile for work or leisure purposes and by using a Global SIM, an International SIM or a South Africa SIM card they’ll make huge savings over the roaming charges UK networks apply.
There are many ways to beat these extortionate roaming charges and it only takes a small amount of research and preparation to indentify the best method for you. However, 0044.co.uk, the UK based South Africa SIM card provider, has introduced three new easy to adopt solutions to help footie fans avoid these costs in the form of an International SIM card, a South Africa SIM card or a Global SIM card. All can help travellers stay safe and in touch and make great savings during their visit. The Global SIM or International 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.
Whilst the major UK networks have reduce roaming charges in Europe, 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. These charges can result in a huge additional cost for a trip to the South Africa World Cup but can easily be avoided with a Global SIM or South Africa SIM from 0044.co.uk. The Global SIM or International SIM 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, Global SIM and International 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.