Press Room
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.
Many travelers who had adopted a 0044 Global SIM for their original trip will have made big savings on holiday but their Global SIM will have also helped them avoid huge charges as they tried to figure out the best alternative route back to the UK. Owning a Global SIM for trips makes a lot of sense these days, but even more so in the event of unplanned occurrences such as the recent volcano or even civil or industrial disputes which can affect international travel. The need to 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 receive calls for free.
Staying in touch by using your mobile in Europe and further afield can still cost a fortune. European roaming charges have decreased in recent years but you may still pay a premium to make a call and you’ll certainly pay to receive a call. Further afield it’s even worse. Not only are you charged premium rates of up to £1.40 p min to make a call you are also charged to receive calls in excess of £1.00 per minute in long haul destinations. Using a Global SIM solution from 0044 Ltd, the UK’s leading SIM card provider, can not only save money in EU countries but in 140+ destinations. A Global SIM means massive savings of up to 70% in long haul destinations.
Angus MacLeod, director of 0044 Ltd commented, "Recently a colleague was on a vacation in Australia and planned to use the Global SIM to avoid roaming charges. On the return trip they were caught in the volcano flight ban and ended up using the Global SIM heavily in Abu Dhabi during an enforced stop over, saving hundreds of pounds in the process.”