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  1. DavidMc

    Global Roaming Scam

    Your phone need to be unlocked for this to work, right?
  2. DavidMc

    Global Roaming Scam

    Can you 'add on' an internet pack? I know with Optus you can get 200mb for an extra $10. Maybe you could do that and pay for it yourself? Funny, I thought Voda would have been cheaper as a more 'global' Telco.
  3. DavidMc

    Global Roaming Scam

    Yeah, that's what I've done in the past. This time I didn't bother and just thought I'd pay the bit extra and enjoy the convenience. Didn't realise it was 10x more though, I was thinking perhaps 3-4x.
  4. DavidMc

    Global Roaming Scam

    $5 per minute is cheap? The European commission thought it was excessive too. Did you see their government regulated rates for roaming? They're cheaper than our local rates!! (11c SMSs).
  5. DavidMc

    Global Roaming Scam

    Looks like they European Commission has addressed this situation for the EU... http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/roaming/regulation/index_en.htm#new_rules "The new rules will also protect consumers from "bill shocks" by introducing a cut-off mechanism once the bill reaches...
  6. DavidMc

    Global Roaming Scam

    I've been an Optus prepaid user for the past 7 years or so to manage my call spend. I only just recently switched to post paid when I bought my new phone. I recently went travelling to India and Singapore. Now, I know global roaming is expensive, but I thought what the hell, I've got a little...
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