Originally Posted by
plunet
All you need to do is
1. Turn off voicemail. This is important because if you don't answer the call and it's set to divert to voicemail depending how Tesco handle.rhos you might be charged for the call to get to China and back to the UK when voicemail cuts in.
2. Do not answer any calls on your Tesco SIM card whilst roaming in China.
3. Do not send any SMS whilst roaming in China.
If you do the above you will not be charged. It is indeed free to receive SMS when roaming which could be important for AliPay or WeChat pay or any other app that uses SMS for extra authentication..
OK, I have done this, I can agree with what you are saying as I've often forgot to turn off roaming at sea and end up with a satellite or sea transponder and never been charged (Though I have got a spend cap of zero which kinda eliminates those risks.) I was just quoting what the Tesco CS rep said which was it doesnt matter if you answer or not you will be charged. I'm guessing that charge would be a connection fee to voice mail?
Originally Posted by
plunet
They might see it as duplication as they will.no doubt tie something back to the device ID. It's a risk. Whether it's a practical risk is another question.
It would be a different phone and different number. I hear what you are saying re tracking and I think I had to register my passport with the apps (But cant remember!)
What would happen if a resident changed their phone number or had more than one phone? Or can residents not do this without lots of hassle?
Originally Posted by
plunet
But most consumer Vs are blocked in China from internet connections within the country.
OK, well I have gone for the Lebara option with 40GB (and allows 40GB roaming). I am going to download some crap and make a few calls so I have a "UK history". When I called again, they insisted what was commented above wouldnt be an issue on my new temp number - but as you've probably noticed I do try to cover all bases and not take chances, though this might actually be taking a chance! I will register with a Monzo Card for my S22 and