Phone costs abroad

Using your phone abroad can lead to a surprise bill. In EU countries it's cheap; elsewhere it pays to prepare in advance.

You will need

• Your phone
• Your subscription details
• Your operator's app

Steps

1. Check your subscription terms

   Check your operator's website to see what using your phone costs in your destination country.

2. In the EU, use it as you would at home

3. Prepare outside the EU

4. Set a data cap

5. Use Wi-Fi

6. Download maps

7. Watch out for networks on ships and planes

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