News archive: Using abroad

Despite reports to the contrary, using your mobile phone abroad need not be an expensive business.

This dedicated section offers news of all the latest moves to cut overseas mobile phone tariffs and new network offers aimed at heavy travelers.

MWC 2010: Orange slashes roaming charges

Posted 16th February 2010 by Matt Dixon

Customers of Orange looking to get online abroad will pay less on new tariffs.
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New iPhone to get global network compatibility

Posted 12th November 2009 by Jonathan Leggett

An Apple blog reveals more news regarding the release of a hybrid, globe-trotting iPhone.
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Mobile phone call costs slashed across EU

Posted 1st July 2009 by Jonathan Leggett

The cost of making mobile phone calls and sending texts in the EU have fallen by 60 per cent.
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3 cuts mobile phone roaming charges

Posted 30th June 2009 by Jonathan Leggett

3 has slashed its charges for text messages, mobile broadband usage and calls made within the EU.
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Vodafone scraps roaming charges

Posted 14th May 2009 by Marie-Louise Abretti

Vodafone is temporarily suspending higher charges for overseas calls and texts.
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Special report: EU-wide SMS and internet usage price cuts edging closer

Posted 23rd April 2009 by Jonathan Leggett

The European parliament has approved moves to cap charges for overseas text messaging and mobile phone web browsing.
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EU acts decisively to cut SMS and call charges

Posted 25th March 2009 by Jonathan Leggett

Consumers will benefit from reduced text and call charges when using their handset in the EU from July.
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T-Mobile revamps Business Plan-1

Posted 20th January 2009 by Jonathan Leggett

T-Mobile has announced changes to make its Business-1 plan cheaper and simpler to understand, as it aims to capitalise on credit-crunch companies looking to cut bills in the face of the downturn.
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