tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post4448657777304842361..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: How Much?Expat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-5320479781246732022009-08-31T15:36:45.545+01:002009-08-31T15:36:45.545+01:00Even with the international data roaming plan I ma...Even with the international data roaming plan I managed to rack up over 300 GBP on my bill when I was in Asia/Australia but it was a known entity for me, I needed my email and had full knowledge of the charges. But they still suspended my account, thus requiring me to call them from Australia. And I had to call the Barclays people from there too, even though I had put an "International travel plans" order on the account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-28250741146365153182009-08-24T14:35:04.655+01:002009-08-24T14:35:04.655+01:00YES !! It absolutely IS daylight robbery !
The ce...YES !! It absolutely IS daylight robbery !<br /><br />The cell phone companies have an amazing scam going ! Complete rip off artists -Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130431091742730750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-22740175123379003142009-08-18T22:30:57.250+01:002009-08-18T22:30:57.250+01:00Yikes! My hubby had my email/internet options swi...Yikes! My hubby had my email/internet options switched off mine the minute I got off the plane once At&T told him how much it would cost! I have to say it was kind of freeing to not be attached to my BB for a month! I could take or leave it now! Hope you got it sorted!If I Could Escape . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/13509446801149736674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-72921566705031428602009-08-18T16:55:07.510+01:002009-08-18T16:55:07.510+01:00At least they let you buy time retroactively. When...At least they let you buy time retroactively. When my husband and I were long distance dating I thought I was on an international calling plan when I wasn't. The result: $600 phone bill. I called and argued with them, escalated to the highest manager they would let me talk to. Her job was just to tell me "no we're not going to reduce the bill". as a result, have vowed never to use them again when I'm in America.Annie and Jen's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410901155076070134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-51570639753387701352009-08-18T10:42:01.522+01:002009-08-18T10:42:01.522+01:00oh my, that is a shocker. what on earth are their ...oh my, that is a shocker. what on earth are their charges, this can't be true, can it?cartsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443437791014670129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-18401290859370652462009-08-17T15:39:59.883+01:002009-08-17T15:39:59.883+01:00ouchie. i am going to phone my cellphone company f...ouchie. i am going to phone my cellphone company forthwith and make sure I can use myphone in europe.Mom/Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377035506718286960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-63667307854828404902009-08-17T10:03:03.917+01:002009-08-17T10:03:03.917+01:00What?!!$$! (Still in shock)What?!!$$! (Still in shock)Hadriana's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740533954842010870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-65487375889474815082009-08-16T19:12:47.717+01:002009-08-16T19:12:47.717+01:00OMG! Knowing what mobile phone companies are like...OMG! Knowing what mobile phone companies are like we rang Vodafone before we went to Menorca and they arranged for us to have calls and texts with no roaming charges. Forewarned is forearmed! Hope you get it all sorted.Working Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243697047355131343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-3521726773812283342009-08-16T01:01:42.245+01:002009-08-16T01:01:42.245+01:00I am dreading my mobile phone bill since using it ...I am dreading my mobile phone bill since using it in the UK. I have all the right plans and data access and all that good stuff. Still. I know I will need to sit down, have a stiff drink and get the smelling salts ready for when it finally arrives. Of course, i could just access the bill online right now. This instant. As I type. But I won't. Avoidance is by far the best policy. And if I manage to outdo you on the $900 bill, you will be the first to know. My obituary will read heart attack. But you and I know it will be murder in the first degree courtesy of T Mobile.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017352687163694581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-56855891968930524192009-08-15T09:05:38.184+01:002009-08-15T09:05:38.184+01:00Oh. My. God. $900!!! Glad I don't fiddle wit...Oh. My. God. $900!!! Glad I don't fiddle with all that newfangled technology ;) <br /><br />That said, MasterCard used to routinely shut down my card when I made any overseas purchase. And you don't need to be an expat to buy things from overseas!MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-61118633600428974352009-08-14T23:40:38.715+01:002009-08-14T23:40:38.715+01:00Wow! That stinks! My twin sister is a missionary i...Wow! That stinks! My twin sister is a missionary in Africa and I had to call her Visa once for her since they had frozen it. I had to be her and explain that I was in Africa and that the charges made on it were okay! Luckily it worked out and was able to use her card again. Now she usually calls when she is set to go back to Africa to let them know she will be making purchases overseas.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524196020983177860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-43942103164297545422009-08-14T21:27:23.494+01:002009-08-14T21:27:23.494+01:00It would be far too nice of them and far too conve...It would be far too nice of them and far too convenient for everybody if they texted you and told you to take advantage of the email service wouldn't it? They did the same to me when I went home last year. They also forgot to switch on my sim card, even though I asked the dimwit in the shop 5 times to make sure she'd activated it. Muppets.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443153003836499323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-20557702807274353572009-08-14T19:07:19.115+01:002009-08-14T19:07:19.115+01:00Phew! Glad B&C could sort it out for you and y...Phew! Glad B&C could sort it out for you and you won't have to pay that extortionate amount.<br />hope you are enjoying your holiday apart from that shock!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-84707884302049191532009-08-14T13:09:23.775+01:002009-08-14T13:09:23.775+01:00Oh dear, but at least you are finding a way around...Oh dear, but at least you are finding a way around it! I just got a bill for 500 sterling for my daughter's cell phone and there is no way out except to let it outstand and then negotiate installments! Have a great time!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451580027440368323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-16682705907448075522009-08-14T12:29:38.668+01:002009-08-14T12:29:38.668+01:00Our company recently merged with another company a...Our company recently merged with another company and no one told us of said merger until the bill added up to...well, not 450 quid, but damn near...and MY ball and chain called them and gave them what for and now all is well with our world...but damn the inconvenience!<br />Having fun in the UK I hope...wishing I were with you!<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-15519750995952986872009-08-14T12:12:55.871+01:002009-08-14T12:12:55.871+01:00I'm with you on this - mostly. My Visa accoun...I'm with you on this - mostly. My Visa account is a total pain - always being stopped for no apparent reason. But when my card was cloned they were really good about it.Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548801150312804111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-80281405238293550912009-08-14T11:40:41.010+01:002009-08-14T11:40:41.010+01:00Ouch.Ouch.Mwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954216492730746581noreply@blogger.com