Using Internet abroad

[fruitsalad]

Does it cost a great deal more to use Internet abroad on a mobile phone?

[boxtops]

Yes. Definitely.

[fourteen85]

Is being abroad then not part of your monthly allowance?

[boxtops]

no, you have to switch on interational roaming if you take your mobile abroad, you move into other countries' networks - and you pay for it.

[fruitsalad]

Yes I would imagine its part of my monthly allowance but then so are calls and they will probably cost more from abroad I have International roaming set up already

[Yorky Lass]

A lot of bars have free WIFI, just buy a drink, and try connecting that way.

[hc4361]

Turn off the mobile network as soon as you get on the plane and rely on wifi hotspots. It will cost you a fortune if you don't, especially if you have apps that automatically update. Some games, weather and news apps do that, and of course email.

I contacted my phone provider and insisted they put a £50 limit on my monthly bill. Everyone should insist their limit is adhered to

[Buenchico]

An example of costs:
http://www.dailymail....turns-US-4k-bill.html