Firstly, data roaming is and always has been switched off on my phone. If I actually go abroad (which I have not done this year), I am content to wait until I have a WiFi connection. For that reason, I have never requested or applied for any roaming pass.
The initial text I received was as follows: "Hi from EE. While you're in Jersey thanks to your Roaming Pass you can use your plan minutes, texts and data allowances at no extra cost. Calls to countries outside the EU (not including the UK) are £2.00 per min and texts 82p each. Other charges are the same as when you're in the UK. For the best network coverage your handset must automatically select a network. To do this, choose your phone from: http://ee.co.uk/help/phones-and-device next select 'Connectivity' then 'Selecting Network'. Call +447953966250 for Customer Services & 112 in case of emergency. Have a good trip!"
The more worrying text was later that day, as follows: "Welcome back to the UK, we hope you had a great trip! Now you're back you may want to remove your chargeable Roaming Pass, if so text STOP ROAMING PASS to 150".
The same thing happened the following day, buy with the Isle of Man instead of Jersey.
If I look at my account online, it shows (under My EE Add-ons & Benefits), as one of four active add-ons, the other three being free, "£2.47 per day for EU Roaming" and also says "This add-on cannot be removed".
I am unclear whether a charge of £2.47 per day is now accumulating, but if so I will not pay it. The whole situation is a total mess, not of my making.
Thanks EE
