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Post-holiday mobile data blues?
As the summer holiday season draws to a close many families will be hit with hefty bills for mobile data charges whilst abroad. The advent of Smartphones has meant that consumers are used to accessing mobile data in the UK in the same way as they make calls or send texts – without significant cost. However, mobile data abroad is a very different story and there are many instances of users running up huge mobile data bills when using their iPhones abroad on holiday... read more
Posted on 02/09/2010
Mobile data consumption hunger increases
Consumption of mobile data is set to grow in Western Europe at a rate of 42% per annum a recent ABI Research report highlighted. This year, in North America, the average usage is expected to increase from 100MB to 159MB per year. “Mobile voice has already been surpassed by mobile data traffic on some networks, and this trend will only accelerate,” said one ABI wireless analyst. The growth in mobile data seems to be an inescapable certainty... read more
Posted on 25/08/2010
Kiss goodbye to roaming charges if you’re unlucky enough to be stranded
A UK based company which operated flights to many popular European holiday destinations folded after its owner Flight Options ceased trading yesterday, the Civil Aviation Authority said. It is the third British firm to go bust in three months although 13,000 holidaymakers who had booked trips through the company would get home as normal... read more
Posted on 18/08/2010
New data rules still leave consumers wanting more.
Greater protection to prevent mobile phone and computer users from running up large data bills when overseas has come into force across the EU. New rules mean that users will be automatically cut off when their monthly bill for using the internet abroad reaches 50 euros (£41), excluding VAT. However, savvy mobile users can still achieve great savings on data rates across the EU with a Global SIM from 0044.co.uk allowing users to access data rates of £1.53 per Megabyte. With a global SIM the user is also... read more
Posted on 13/08/2010
Travel figures down but there is still a need to save
Visits abroad fell by 15% in 2009, with many Britons opting for UK-based holidays. Business travel was hardest hit as UK residents shunned foreign travel in 2009 with visits abroad falling by 15%. Official figures have confirmed the picture of what many referred to as the "staycation" trend in 2009, as visits abroad fell at a record pace last year. The Office for National Statistics said the 15% drop from the year before to 58.6m was the biggest drop since records began in the 1970s. This all points to a greater need for those who do travel to adopt money saving initiatives such as a Global SIM to help control costs when away... read more
Posted on 12/08/2010
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