Ringing From Europe With Mobile Phone

shoulderduff · 09-09-2007, 14:26

Hi
I should imagine this has been brought up loads of times.
Next week I`m off to Europe for the first time in 9 years. I shall be taking my mobile with me, now when I want to dial home what do I need to dial, i.e Is it classed as an international call?

vanyablue · 09-09-2007, 15:18

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Originally Posted by shoulderduff

Hi
I`m off to Europe ... Is it classed as an international call?

Oh,yes. You need to remove the 0 at the start of the phone number, and replace it with +44

sean2003 · 09-09-2007, 16:52

Be careful!

You on pay monthly or prepay?

You could come back to a nice bill if on pay monthly.

You need to check how much what costs before going

shoulderduff · 09-09-2007, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean2003

Be careful!

You on pay monthly or prepay?

You could come back to a nice bill if on pay monthly.

You need to check how much what costs before going

I`m on prepay Sean, it shall only be calls to let family know I`m fine.
I checked on the Vodaphone site and it`s about 38p a minute.

sean2003 · 09-09-2007, 17:04

It's called Vodafone

If you add Vodafone Passport and are going to one of their listed destinations, then it'll be 75p connection + your normal UK rate.

May be good for longish chats without worrying to much!

TheFirstCut · 09-09-2007, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoulderduff

Hi
I should imagine this has been brought up loads of times.
Next week I`m off to Europe for the first time in 9 years. I shall be taking my mobile with me, now when I want to dial home what do I need to dial, i.e Is it classed as an international call?

Off to Europe for the first time in 9 years?

Your profile states you are in Lancashire, that's in Europe or are you saying you've not even been living in the UK for these 9 years?

You'll pay roaming rates to make and receive calls. You'll need to check with your provider for the rates.

You'll need to dial in international format, +441... +442... +447... etc. Might be an idea to edit all your numbers into this format (I've always had my numbers on my mobile in this format). You drop the 0 and use +44 instead (You'll notice this is how your phone displays the received texts).

shoulderduff · 09-09-2007, 18:50

[quote=TheFirstCut;17950474]Off to Europe for the first time in 9 years?

Your profile states you are in Lancashire, that's in Europe or are you saying you've not even been living in the UK for these 9 years?

QUOTE]

Sorry I meant Main Land Europe

TheFirstCut · 09-09-2007, 19:39

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Originally Posted by shoulderduff

Sorry I meant Main Land Europe

Cheer up!

the dark knight · 09-09-2007, 20:55

TheFirstCut and Sean2003......seriously, what are you two?

the mistake police or something? the poster only asked a question on something he wasn't sure about, he didn't need his post ripped apart for mistakes

shoulderduff · 09-09-2007, 20:58

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Originally Posted by the dark knight

TheFirstCut and Sean2003......seriously, what are you two?

the mistake police or something? the poster only asked a question on something he wasn't sure about, he didn't need his post ripped apart for mistakes

It`s my fault..I`m so busy pressing the + and 4 keys I`m not watching my typing..

TheFirstCut · 09-09-2007, 21:19

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Originally Posted by the dark knight

TheFirstCut and Sean2003......seriously, what are you two?

the mistake police or something? the poster only asked a question on something he wasn't sure about, he didn't need his post ripped apart for mistakes

Lighten up, don't take the world so seriously.

andyhargreaves · 09-09-2007, 21:28

Are you travelling around or just visiting one country? I have found it much cheaper to get hold of a sim card for the country you are visiting and Pay as you Go from there. Calls home are cheaper than roaming, and calls within the country in question are great value. Need to make sure phone is unlocked and manual network selection to avoid accidental roaming when near borders. Decent grasp of the language is useful too, for user guides and contacting customer services if necessary.

More difficult if you're moving around, though, I imagine.

09-09-2007, 14:26	#1
shoulderduff Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lancashire Posts: 1,093	Ringing From Europe With Mobile Phone Hi I should imagine this has been brought up loads of times. Next week I`m off to Europe for the first time in 9 years. I shall be taking my mobile with me, now when I want to dial home what do I need to dial, i.e Is it classed as an international call?

09-09-2007, 15:18	#2
vanyablue Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 1,030	Quote: Originally Posted by shoulderduff Hi I`m off to Europe ... Is it classed as an international call? Oh,yes. You need to remove the 0 at the start of the phone number, and replace it with +44

09-09-2007, 16:52	#3
sean2003 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 2,618	Be careful! You on pay monthly or prepay? You could come back to a nice bill if on pay monthly. You need to check how much what costs before going

09-09-2007, 17:02	#4
shoulderduff Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lancashire Posts: 1,093	Quote: Originally Posted by sean2003 Be careful! You on pay monthly or prepay? You could come back to a nice bill if on pay monthly. You need to check how much what costs before going I`m on prepay Sean, it shall only be calls to let family know I`m fine. I checked on the Vodaphone site and it`s about 38p a minute.

09-09-2007, 17:04	#5
sean2003 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 2,618	It's called Vodafone If you add Vodafone Passport and are going to one of their listed destinations, then it'll be 75p connection + your normal UK rate. May be good for longish chats without worrying to much!

09-09-2007, 17:22	#6
TheFirstCut Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Proud European! Posts: 7,120	Quote: Originally Posted by shoulderduff Hi I should imagine this has been brought up loads of times. Next week I`m off to Europe for the first time in 9 years. I shall be taking my mobile with me, now when I want to dial home what do I need to dial, i.e Is it classed as an international call? Off to Europe for the first time in 9 years? Your profile states you are in Lancashire, that's in Europe or are you saying you've not even been living in the UK for these 9 years? You'll pay roaming rates to make and receive calls. You'll need to check with your provider for the rates. You'll need to dial in international format, +441... +442... +447... etc. Might be an idea to edit all your numbers into this format (I've always had my numbers on my mobile in this format). You drop the 0 and use +44 instead (You'll notice this is how your phone displays the received texts).

09-09-2007, 18:50	#7
shoulderduff Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lancashire Posts: 1,093	[quote=TheFirstCut;17950474]Off to Europe for the first time in 9 years? Your profile states you are in Lancashire, that's in Europe or are you saying you've not even been living in the UK for these 9 years? QUOTE] Sorry I meant Main Land Europe

09-09-2007, 19:39	#8
TheFirstCut Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Proud European! Posts: 7,120	Quote: Originally Posted by shoulderduff Sorry I meant Main Land Europe Cheer up!

09-09-2007, 20:55	#9
the dark knight Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 37	TheFirstCut and Sean2003......seriously, what are you two? the mistake police or something? the poster only asked a question on something he wasn't sure about, he didn't need his post ripped apart for mistakes

09-09-2007, 20:58	#10
shoulderduff Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lancashire Posts: 1,093	Quote: Originally Posted by the dark knight TheFirstCut and Sean2003......seriously, what are you two? the mistake police or something? the poster only asked a question on something he wasn't sure about, he didn't need his post ripped apart for mistakes It`s my fault..I`m so busy pressing the + and 4 keys I`m not watching my typing..

09-09-2007, 21:19	#11
TheFirstCut Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Proud European! Posts: 7,120	Quote: Originally Posted by the dark knight TheFirstCut and Sean2003......seriously, what are you two? the mistake police or something? the poster only asked a question on something he wasn't sure about, he didn't need his post ripped apart for mistakes Lighten up, don't take the world so seriously.

09-09-2007, 21:28	#12
andyhargreaves Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 513	Are you travelling around or just visiting one country? I have found it much cheaper to get hold of a sim card for the country you are visiting and Pay as you Go from there. Calls home are cheaper than roaming, and calls within the country in question are great value. Need to make sure phone is unlocked and manual network selection to avoid accidental roaming when near borders. Decent grasp of the language is useful too, for user guides and contacting customer services if necessary. More difficult if you're moving around, though, I imagine.

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