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Can I use my data allowance whilst in Dubai?

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Unfortunately @Ru55ty, you can’t use your UK data allowance while roaming in Dubai. 

Using your iD SIM for mobile data in Dubai will cost £9.60/MB, which is equivalent to £9600/GB - ouch!

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Unfortunately @Ru55ty, you can’t use your UK data allowance while roaming in Dubai. 

Using your iD SIM for mobile data in Dubai will cost £9.60/MB, which is equivalent to £9600/GB - ouch!


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What are my options for using my phone whilst out there without a bill that needs a mortgage to pay it


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Hi @Ru55ty 

 

No, while in Dubai you’d be charged extra for usage according to what you use, we’d recommend checking the following;

 

https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/international-and-roaming-charges

 

Tom


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Ru55ty wrote:

What are my options for using my phone whilst out there without a bill that needs a mortgage to pay it

Okay @Ru55ty, if your mobile phone is eSIM capable you could try a data-only eSIM with a travel plan for UAE (i.e. Dubai), which should be much less than using iD roaming data. 

Alternatively, get a local SIM upon arrival.