Those travelling to Egypt could face a £787 bill for using 1gb of data, making 20 minutes worth of calls and sending 10 texts a day
UK holidaymakers are being urged to check their phone plans before take off, as they risk racking up bills of hundreds of pounds in some popular locations. While EU roaming fees are usually low, coming to less than £14 for a one week holiday and free for Virgin Media and O2 customers, charges can drastically jump for more distant destinations - such as South Africa, Egypt, the UAE, Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
For example, those travelling to Egypt face charges of up to £7.20 a MB for data, calls costing £5 a minute, and texts billed at 60p each. As a result, using 1GB of data, making 20 minutes of calls and sending 10 texts a day could cost a staggering £787. Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, said: “There’s a huge difference in costs between countries, so it’s worth checking with your provider how much you will pay to make calls, send texts and use data in your destination, and if there are any passes or add-ons that could help you use your data abroad for a minimal cost.
Check the cap fits: Even if you are paying for a bundle to roam abroad, you may not have the same data allowances as do in the UK. Check your provider’s fair usage policy, which will govern how much data you can use before you incur extra charges. You can also set up a spend cap with your provider to avoid any surprise bills when you return.
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