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travelling to the maldives

  • April 9, 2025
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Kayliegh-anne Cork
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Hey all, we are travelling to the Maldives soon and I’d like to no if I can use roaming and my current mins texts whilst there?? If not what add ons do I need please? 
thank you in advance 

Best answer by andewhite

Unfortunately ​@Kayliegh-anne Cork, you cannot use your UK plan allowances in the Maldives nor do iD have an add-on product for the Maldives. 

Roaming in the Maldives using you iD SIM will be expensive (see below): 

If you have a dual SIM phone with eSIM capability, a data-only eSIM with a travel plan for the Maldives might be a cheaper option. 

Try a Google search like “Maldives travel eSIM” for some options. 

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    andewhite
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    • April 9, 2025

    Unfortunately ​@Kayliegh-anne Cork, you cannot use your UK plan allowances in the Maldives nor do iD have an add-on product for the Maldives. 

    Roaming in the Maldives using you iD SIM will be expensive (see below): 

    If you have a dual SIM phone with eSIM capability, a data-only eSIM with a travel plan for the Maldives might be a cheaper option. 

    Try a Google search like “Maldives travel eSIM” for some options. 

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      Kayliegh-anne Cork
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      Thank you so much for your response, I had a feeling this was the case, how do I make sure I dont get charged? Ie how to switch off roaming etc? Will I still get charged if I use my phone when it’s connected to WiFi? 
      kind regards 

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      • April 10, 2025

      Thank you so much for your response, I had a feeling this was the case, how do I make sure I dont get charged? Ie how to switch off roaming etc? Will I still get charged if I use my phone when it’s connected to WiFi? 
      kind regards 

      Okay ​@Kayliegh-anne Cork, to avoid being charged simply set the bill cap for your account to £0. 

      These community articles should help.

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      • April 10, 2025

      Hey there ​@Kayliegh-anne Cork, we hope the great support from ​@andewhite has been able to help.

       

      Please let us know if any further questions.

       

      Thanks,

      Tyler

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