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September 28, 2025
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Roaming in Albania

  • September 28, 2025
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I am travelling to Albania for 7/8 days. Is it likely to be cheaper for me to buy an add on or to increase my bill cap for the time I am there?

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    Kash M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 28, 2025

    Hi ​@MelD,

    Welcome to the Community!

    You can now buy a data-only add-on to stay connected while you're in Albania. Use your data to browse, stream, and keep in touch with friends and family at all times. To get an add-on, simply log in to the iD Mobile app or my.idmobile.co.uk.

    Data Duration Price
    2 GB 1 day £5
    10 GB 5 days £20
    20 GB 10 days £35

    Tip: To avoid out-of-plan charges when you land, it's best to purchase your Roam Beyond add-on while you're still in the UK. Alternatively, once you reach your destination, keep mobile data turned off until you can connect to Wi-Fi and buy an add-on.

    If you wish to use calls and text you’ll need to increase your cap.

    The table below displays how much you’ll be charged for any minutes, texts or data that you use.

    Roaming Pay monthly Pay-as-you-go****
    Calls to UK* £2.40 £2.40
    Calls to Albania* £2.40 £2.40
    Calls received* £2.40 £2.40
    Texts to Albania** £0.60 £0.60
    Texts to UK** £0.60 £0.60
    Picture message (MMS) sent** £0.60 £0.60
    Internet and Data (per MB)*** £1.50 £1.50

     

    Kash

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    MelDAuthor
    Active Contributor
    September 28, 2025

    Thank you. It looks like buying the Add On will be the most cost effective option.

    MelDAuthor
    Active Contributor
    September 28, 2025

    Just one more thought. If I activate the Add On at say midday on a Monday, does the one day only include that day or would it expire at midday the following day (Tuesday)?

    Kash M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 28, 2025

    Hi ​@MelD,

    The add-on would expire 24 hours after you activate it.

    I hope this helps.

     

    Kash

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    MelDAuthor
    Active Contributor
    September 28, 2025

    Thank you very much for clarifying.

    Kash M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 28, 2025

    You’re Welcome.

     

    Please get back to us if you require further assistance.

     

    Kash

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    MelDAuthor
    Active Contributor
    October 5, 2025

    If I buy a data add on, do I still have to set my phone to Roaming under Settings?

    Thank you.

    Tom
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    October 6, 2025

    Hi ​@MelD 

     

    Yes, you’ll still need to activate roaming in your iD Mobile account and device settings.

     

    Tom

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