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KBYG Logo0044.co.uk are proud to be partnered with the Know Before You Go campaign. Launched in 2001, ‘Know Before You Go’ is an ongoing travel safety campaign run by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). It encourages British nationals to be better prepared for their overseas trips with a view to avoiding common travelling traumas, risks and dangers.

The key campaign message is simple and applies to everyone - Know Before You Go – get travel insurance, research your destination including local laws and customs, visit your GP at least six weeks before travelling overseas and make copies of important travel documents.

About us

0044.co.uk is the leading retailer of global SIM cards in the world. Our aim is to provide a simple alternative to mobile roaming call charges. Our range of SIM cards offer numerous advantages - the most significant being a local telephone number, free incoming calls and low cost outgoing calls.

We welcome all international orders by offering a low cost international delivery service for £3.99 ($7) which typically takes between 5-15 days. Our UK SIM card is extremely popular with 10,000’s of UK visitors whilst our Global SIM card has been a great success with customers throughout the world. Some of our most popular SIM cards are the Spanish mobile SIM card, the French mobile SIM card and the USA mobile SIM card.

To avoid mobile roaming charges all you need to do is replace your UK SIM card with one of our global SIM cards whilst abroad. However, in order for our global SIM card to work you must have an unlocked handset, 80% of mobile handsets are unlocked and we do provide free unlocking for most Nokia handsets, for more information please click here.

Expats & regular travelersrecommended by The Sunday Times, Everything France and Living Spain.
If you are lucky enough to be moving abroad or travel to one destination more than once a year then our local foreign SIM cards can save you a small fortune. The local SIM cards work on a Pay As You Go basis therefore you are always in control, instantly contactable (no need to wait for a landline to be installed) and you do not have to pass any credit checks. A foreign mobile SIM card is perfect for keeping you in touch with loved ones that you have left behind as well as helping you organise your new life. Compared to taking your UK SIM card you can save up to 80% on call costs. You will also receive your new number before you leave the UK so that you can hand it out to friends and family. In addition to this people in the UK will be able to call from just 10ppmin by dialing our access numbers first and the best part is that you will not get charged to receive the call! Every month we help thousands of people obtain French mobile SIM cards, Spanish mobile SIM cards, Portuguese mobile SIM cards and Greek mobile SIM cards.

Business Travellerrecommended by the Sunday Times.
Roaming costs abroad are extortionate. If you are traveling to a specific destination our foreign SIM card packs will enable you to reduce your communication costs dramatically. For example our USA SIM, Chinese SIM and Thai SIM cards are extremely popular with business travelers.

However if you are traveling to multiple destinations local SIM cards may not be as convenient as our new Global SIM card. With our Global SIM you can travel throughout 91 countries worldwide and avoid mobile roaming charges. It also provides an ideal solution for people wanting India SIM cards and Kenyan SIM cards.

Gap year students, studying or working abroad endorsed by Gapwork.com and Gapyear.
At last a solution to saying in touch whilst on your gap year now exists. If you are planning to stay for more than a month in one particular destination our foreign SIM cards, especially the Australian SIM card, New Zealand SIM card and Thai SIM card will allow you to receive calls for free and call home from just 7p/min! A foreign SIM card is ideal if you are looking for employment, traveling with friends or in close contact with home.

However if you are planning to move destination regularly then our Global SIM card is ideal. The SIM card will work in 76 countries and provide you with continuous coverage throughout your global travels. In addition to this the SIM card has a UK mobile number so your friends and family can contact you at anytime for the price of a local UK mobile call from a landline.

UK Visitor
If you are visiting the UK then you must consider purchasing a cellular UK SIM card (England SIM). Our cellular UK SIM card from Mobile World costs just $18.00 and we deliver internationally for $7.00. The UK SIM card can save you up to 90% and possesses the lowest international calling rates from any SIM card in the UK. For example you can call the USA & Canada for just $0.08/min! In addition to this all incoming calls are Free. The UK SIM card is perfect for international students, businessmen or people who are migrating to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland or N.Ireland). Along with the SIM you will also get your new UK mobile telephone number before you leave.

Latest News

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


FA won – roaming costs nil

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


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