[Offtopic] mobile roaming and travel sims

[Kevork Krozian]

Hi Roland,

 

Yes be careful of roaming . Charging for roaming has become obscene.

In Sep 2009 I travelled to the Middle East and decided to use Telstra
roaming. 

In Palestine I was charged USD60 for a 30 sec call with one carrier whereas
an alternative carrier charged less than USD2.

When I got back I had about 1 hour of calls in both directions in total and
got a bill for $1200. I refused to pay.

My defence was that I had enquired what it would cost to roam before I left
and did not get a specific answer apart from - not much and it depends where
you go.

When I mentioned the 5 countries I would travel through I was told it
depends on the carriers. When I asked which carriers are the best to use I
was told they wouldn't vary much. 

We settled for $200 .

 

Take Care and beware

 

Kevork Krozian

Edulists Creator Administrator

www.edulists.com.au

tel: 0419 356 034

 

From: offtopic-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:offtopic-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Roland Gesthuizen
Sent: Saturday, 15 January 2011 6:41 PM
To: offtopic at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Offtopic] mobile roaming and travel sims

 

What is the best way to keep in touch with home with a mobile phone whilst
overseas without blowing up my bank account? Use my old smartphone, buy a
travel SIM or just buy a cheap phone over the counter. Mobile data would be
nice on my laptop or iPad but I can just lurk around free wi-fi spots if it
is heaps cheaper (mobile access point?). Our family will be traveling in the
USA for 4 weeks and around Europe for 8 weeks from Australia.

-- 
Roland Gesthuizen - eLearning Coordinator - Keysborough Secondary College

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead

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