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Old Jun 1, 2021 | 5:15 pm
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Originally Posted by toop28
Hello All,
I am traveling from LAX to Scotland in a couple of weeks.

I do not have a local phone number. Usually I provide my mobile number. However with restrictions the way they are, not sure what my next steps are. I only have an international number. I usually use wi-fi when I go home but now we don't have wi-fi (longer story) and no home phone. Just mobile. International rates are extortionate so I don't turn my phone on - airplane mode + wifi.

How can I provide a number for them to call should they need to check on me? Do I have to purchase a UK mobile or - should I even add that whole explanation on the travel form?

Thanks
There's a question on the form that asks whether you can be called or texted by phone. You could say no to calls and/or texts and give your reason as 'avoiding roaming costs.'

Could it prompt a visit to your address - I don't know, perhaps it does, but it'll save you the roaming fees.
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