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Daughter been offered job in Dubai

Tugs721
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Investigator

‎30-10-2022 02:07 PM

Hi, My daughter is about to start her new job in Dubai, what is the best way for her to phone home to UK? I have looked at the roaming packages and the £6.85 per 500mb will be obviously finance wise a no go! I have looked at adding packages like 120 Mins anywhere for £19 and throwing in 250 texts from anywhere? I have tried to contact EE many times to discuss and no joy - Surprisingly! Anyone have any ideas on how best to deal with this, sadly she has another 14months on her contract too! thanks for reading..

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Northerner
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‎30-10-2022 02:22 PM

Hi @Tugs721 

  • Buy a local SIM
  • Connect to WiFi and call over WiFi (WhatsApp etc)

There is no cheap or economic option. 

Thanks 



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Tugs721
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In response to Northerner

‎30-10-2022 02:25 PM

Many thanks for the advice, so the bolt on packages that EE offer aren't an option? 

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Christopher_G
EE Community Support Team
In response to Tugs721

‎30-10-2022 02:29 PM

Hi @Tugs721

Welcome to the community.

They are an option. It just may not be as economic as the other options that @Northerner gave.

Roaming in the UAE >

Chris

EssexBoyEE
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‎30-10-2022 02:42 PM - edited ‎30-10-2022 02:43 PM

No UK Network is going to be cheap from Dubai when it comes to Roaming.

As @Northerner says - 

  • Buy a local SIM
  • Connect to WiFi and call over WiFi (WhatsApp etc)

Here my additions -

  • Buy a local SIM and a Free Call or Low-Rate International Calling Card (Voice Calls).
  • Buy a local SIM with a decent Data Pack for WhatsApp Calls
  • Look at VOIP International PAYG Accounts, I've always used Rebtel, there Cheap, Mobile Access friendly and have always been reliable for me (Worldwide), they have local or Free Call Access and have various angles to help
  • If WiFi is an issue, buy a local Data Sim and Package it with a MiFi 4/5G Travel Router.   
Tugs721
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‎30-10-2022 02:56 PM

big thanks to everyone sharing their thoughts on this, it is very much appreciated.

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