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What alerts can I expect to receive when roaming in the EU?

SMS Welcome Text 1: When you arrive at your EU destination
The welcome message from your mobile provider should set out the costs that will apply while you are roaming including any extra charges for using your phone outside your normal at-home plan allowances. It will also specify the amount of data you can use without paying anything extra. This text message should also include: a free phone number for your mobile provider and the number for the emergency services in the country you are visiting.

SMS Spend Alert Text 2: When you have used up your data allowance
You will automatically receive a text message telling you how much more you will have to pay if you continue to use data services. You will then be asked to confirm if you wish to continue data roaming.

SMS Spend Alert Text 3: When you have reached 80% of a €50.00 plus VAT spend
If you choose to continue roaming after using up your data roaming allowance, you will receive an alert when you have reached 80% of a €50.00 plus VAT spend. This is based on a monthly billing period.

SMS Spend Alert Text 4: When you have reached 100% of a €50.00 plus VAT spend
If you choose to continue roaming after using up your data roaming allowance, you will receive an alert when you have reached 100% of a €50.00 plus VAT spend. This is based on a monthly billing period.