Using I-Phone In Usa

[iloveglee]

I have just started a contract with ee on an iphone 5. I am planning a visit to the usa and want to use this for calls, texts and also internet. i have had a look at the ee website and i am no clearer now than when i started as to how to make sure i don't come back with a bill as long as my arm. i intend to use wi-fi whenever possible but there will be a two week period when this will not be possible (on a cruise ship with no intention of using their overpriced wi-fi plans). during this time i would be using either 3g or 4g whichever is available. my grand-daughter went to spain this year and paid a daily extra charge which enabled her to take advantage of her usual plan here in the uk with no further charge. i cannot find anything like this for the usa. then again, she is not on ee. can anyone help. have only ever used the i-pad on wi-fi before so not experienced this.

[rockyracoon]

I'd ring them, tell them when you're going and ask if they have a call/data plan available

[iloveglee]

i think this is what i will have to do. they don't appear to advertise or make clear what they offer on their website

[fourteen85]

If you log onto your account page with EE there is a section with all the extras you can pay for , from video messaging to call plans from overseas

[Gromit]

For outgoing calls you should use skype over wifi where possible. You would be mad to try and access the internet over the cellular network in any country other than where your account is. Again use wifi.

[iloveglee]

i understand that using cellular data can be very expensive but unfortunately we are going to be in places where there is no wi-fi. i know you can pay a fixed amount daily to your mobile provider that allows you the same package as you have in the uk and only charges the daily fee if cellular data is used. however, this is in europe and i really don't know about the usa. i really wanted to get an i-pad sim with a local provider to use as I have done in europe but unfortunately the usa have this ridiculous situation where you can do very little without a usa credit card, and often a social security number as well. far too much hassle. will have to dig out my account details for t-mobile and log in to see what i can get.