If you’re heading off to the UK for work or leisure, you might find getting around on public transport a little confusing and hectic at first. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll realise just how convenient it is, and how lacking Australia is in many respects for public transport.
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10 Top Travelling Tips for First Time Flyers to the UK
So you’ve booked your flights to the UK or Europe? Awesome! For many, a trip to the UK is a once in a lifetime holiday. And for others, it’s their first ever flight oversees! Be a savvy traveler and make sure you don’t make any first timer mistakes by following these top 10 tips!
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How much data does something use?
It can be hard to get a handle on how much data something uses.
Your UK Sim Card comes with a lot of data – a full 12GB. That’s easily enough to see you through the 90 days your sim card is valid for. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to how much data you are using. There are certain settings your phone may have, some apps you use and some websites you visit that can quickly drain a lot of your data. Continue reading “How much data does something use?”
How To Check If Your Mobile Phone is Compatible With Using a UK Pre-paid Sim Card?
Are you a savvy traveler heading to the UK and Europe who wants to keep using your phone just like how you would at home? If so, then you should consider buying a UK pre-paid SIM card.
The benefits are clear: maintain a steady constant connection with high speed data, a local UK phone number that people can call you at and the freedom to use the SIM card in 34 European countries.
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How to unlock your mobile phone or check if it’s already unlocked
If you want to use the UK Prepaid Sim Card or a different SIM card in your mobile phone, you’ll need ensure that your phone is network unlocked.
What does locked mean?
A “locked” phone will only work on your current network – it is “locked” to that specific network. For example, a phone might be locked to the Telstra network and as a result it won’t work on Optus or Vodafone, or any other network anywhere in the world.
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4 Ways to Stay Connected To Family When Travelling to the UK
You’ve booked your flights, packed your bags and you’re all set on your way. But how do you stay connected to family and friends back home?
There’s a few different ways to stay connected when you travel to the UK. Continue reading “4 Ways to Stay Connected To Family When Travelling to the UK”