Originally Posted by
MichaelBrighton
There is an article this morning on the BBC news site (
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23896896) that a British service provider is offering roaming in seven countries at no additional charge. Those countries are: Republic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, Sweden and Denmark. It is not clear if their free pay as you go SIM cards can take advantage of this offer.
This just for people with a monthly plan. Years ago Three had "Three Like Home" where you could use even prepaid SIMs in countries with Three networks as if you were at home. I used my UK 3 SIM in Hong Kong with no problem. But the've stopped doing that (at least the UK and IE 3 networks have)
Originally Posted by
OverThereTooMuch
I recall reading in earlier discussions re: SIM cards that in some regions, you need to provide proof of residence to purchase a SIM. I know that seems crazy, and is definitely not tourist-friendly, but I think it was some form of anti-terrorism measure. Might've been in France? Worth checking out the prepaidgsm.net forum to see if travelers have had issues acquiring a SIM wherever you decide to pick one up.
Some providers require a local address (I've used my hotel with no problem) and/or show a passport. Agree that
prepaidgsm.net is the place for the most up to date info.