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MrsHappy23
SMARTY Pioneer
06-03-2023
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Travelling abroad

I'm travelling to New Zealand.  I won't be needing my phone for calls or texts.  But I will want to use WiFi, both in New Zealand and the airport WiFi at Doha,Qatar on the way there and back.  Do I need to change my settings or pay any extra to do this and if I do will I get roaming charges?

Thanks for any help with this. 

  • Chalkychap's avatar
    06-03-2023

    Mobile networks don't usually provide a Wi-Fi service.
    You should be able to use free Wi-Fi anywhere without changing your settings.

    You won't be able to use a paid for Wi-Fi service unless you pre-pay, so easy enough to avoid being charged.

    You won't be charged for roaming, because you cannot roam outside the EU unless you get an add-on for your SMARTY account MrsHappy23.

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  • Chalkychap's avatar
    Chalkychap
    SMARTY Trendsetter
    06-03-2023

    Mobile networks don't usually provide a Wi-Fi service.
    You should be able to use free Wi-Fi anywhere without changing your settings.

    You won't be able to use a paid for Wi-Fi service unless you pre-pay, so easy enough to avoid being charged.

    You won't be charged for roaming, because you cannot roam outside the EU unless you get an add-on for your SMARTY account MrsHappy23.

    • MrsHappy23's avatar
      MrsHappy23
      SMARTY Pioneer
      06-03-2023

      Thank you for your help, it's very much appreciated.

      • Chalkychap's avatar
        Chalkychap
        SMARTY Trendsetter
        06-03-2023

        New Zealand's a wonderful place - shame it's so far away.