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Vodafone scraps roaming fees in much of Europe incl Turkey
« on: April 12, 2017, 14:42:03 PM »
From BBC Website: Vodafone has scrapped roaming charges for UK customers in 40 countries, meaning they can use their plans there without additional costs.

However, the new terms are being applied initially only to new or upgraded contracts.

The EU is expected to abolish roaming charges for its 28 member states in June.

Countries in Vodafone's roam-free destinations list include non-EU states such as Norway, Iceland and Turkey.

Beyond these territories, mobile phone users will be charged £5 per day to use UK plans in 60 states including the United States, Russia, China and India.

Vodafone rival Three already offers free roaming in 42 countries on advanced plans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39576402





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Re: Vodafone scraps roaming fees in much of Europe incl Turkey
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2017, 16:17:46 PM »
Just trying to remember how that affects using your mobile in Turkey. Would you have to register your phone to stop it being blocked or is that just for Turkish SIM cards?

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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2017, 16:20:23 PM »
Yes only Turkish SIM cards in non Turkish tax paid mobiles get blocked. It does say new VF contracts so let's see who gets a new deal and what's included!

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Re: Vodafone scraps roaming fees in much of Europe incl Turkey
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2017, 16:22:41 PM »
I'll keep an eye out with plus net.

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Re: Vodafone scraps roaming fees in much of Europe incl Turkey
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2017, 16:34:45 PM »
Plusnet are doing it for EU countries from June but I guess that will end when we leave. Hopefully the voda deal might make others follow.

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Re: Vodafone scraps roaming fees in much of Europe incl Turkey
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2017, 19:17:15 PM »
My two year contract with Tesco mobile ends in a month time, so if I was to change to Vodaphone would i qualify for this offer, does this mean you could just use your UK phone whilst in Turkey at the same rates as being in uk? Thank u   :)

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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2017, 08:10:44 AM »
I have looked at the Vodafone website and it says you can use your contract allowance in the countries listed for free, I assume there must be small print about number of days etc

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Vodafone scraps roaming fees in much of Europe incl Turkey
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2017, 08:56:29 AM »
Free = included so it is only limited by the number of minutes etc you get each month.

I also note you can now get Vodafone 30 day deals which include overseas roaming - that's exactly what I am going to do for Turkey - sign up for that month then cancel. Perfect.

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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2017, 11:45:12 AM »
Im thinking of getting the Nokia phone Martin money lewis tips mentioned the other week on Vodaphone, as Tesco who im with does not include Turkey re data roaming charges...so im thinking of getting a pay as u go for use mainly in Turkey ( and the battery life is very appealing to me also) my question is does it have to be a contract phone with Voda to qualify for not paying for use abroad or does the same apply for a p.a.u.g phone? Thank you very much from mrs untechy   :)

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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2017, 12:29:26 PM »
Pay as you go or sim only. Both included


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