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Replies: 11 - Last Post: Dec 13, 2012 4:16 PM Last Post By: SamM

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Cornfieldwanderer

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Dec 11, 2012 8:41 AM
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Cell Phones?

Hello there everyone.
I'm traveling to England in March for 10 days and I will be in a different town/ city on an almost daily basis. I was wondering what is the easiest way to call home to the US. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

neverwinter

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Dec 11, 2012 8:45 AM
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skype.

international calls on a mobile cost a fortune. Texting is ok though. Do you really need to be phoning if you are only away for 10 days?

yofletch

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Dec 11, 2012 8:50 AM
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Is your own phone unlocked ?
If so buy a "pay as you go" sim-card from the nearest ASDA supermarket
+ credit see......ASDAMOBILE.COM /

Thomas23

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Dec 11, 2012 11:16 AM
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If you have an IPhone or an iPad, FaceTime would be a good option. I always use this when traveling

mickyfinn

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Dec 11, 2012 11:54 AM
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Are you going to buy a uk simcard?

Fwoggie

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Dec 11, 2012 10:23 PM
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Skype, but I agree with #1, why not simply have 10 days off minus your handy/mobile/cellphone. Be liberated.

mickyfinn

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Dec 12, 2012 4:07 AM
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O2 have a 'Free 100 minutes a month abroad plan' for £10 a month. It covers the USA.

Cornfieldwanderer

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Dec 12, 2012 11:43 AM
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I really hate the idea of bringing any electronics, so Skype is out of the question. I do have an Iphone, I was planning on taking a few pictures so I was going to bring it. I really do want to be totally liberated, however my folks would have a fit if I didn't contact them at all during my trip. I am traveling alone and I really just want to get away and enjoy some nice museums, historical sites, food, shoreline, etc. I'm not planning on spending hours on the phone. Just a check in call from time to time.

mickyfinn

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Dec 12, 2012 1:08 PM
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Why don't you just use public phone booths then?

Fwoggie

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Dec 12, 2012 11:17 PM
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Agree with #8 - just get a calling card from a youth hostel or any corner shop (especially the ones in a multi indigenous area - which is all of London) and then use a payphone. You could easily call anywhere in the Western world for max 2p a minute.

I'd leave the iphone at home if you wanna be liberated, otherwise if you're not careful it'll generate monster data charges.

Cornfieldwanderer

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Dec 13, 2012 8:14 AM
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Sounds like Mickyfinn's idea is the winner. I greatly appreciate the help you guys!

SamM

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Dec 13, 2012 4:16 PM
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Get the Skype app on your iphone. It can be a little unstable, but it works for me.
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