paulr

Has anyone got any hints and tips on using mobile phones when going abroad. I'm going to Berlin next week. I've done screen prints of the tube map, and marked various places on Google maps.


Any other hints and tips.(mainly for not getting lost)

CREWJ

An important one is to turn data roaming off otherwise you will be hit with a huge bill when you get back.

There are usually plenty of apps for tourists you could search for.

paulr

O2 is £1.99 a day for 15mb of data.

Apps, such as...........

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Download anything you need using the wifi before you go anywhere rather than the mobile network, will save you some cash
You will also be charged for your 901 (voicemail) calls so suggest you dont answer them!!

davegtt

Download the Skype App and keep an eye open for WiFi, nothing else you need to know really

PaulC72

GPS for additional help navigating? make sure you have the right apps for that

dan-lincs

15mb is tiny!

hux309

If you have an android device id suggest sygic, you get a seven day free trial before it asks for your money.

But the advantage is it doesn't need a data connection as all maps are installed to your device.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.sygic.aura

CREWJ

That's still 450mb a month, which is easily enough.

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Most phone companies do packages you can buy so you can get more internet access. Just make sure any apps are set to download by wifi or they will just update and kill all your mb you have paid for

Ray T

Download The Actual Berlin Area On Google Maps Then You Can Use Them With Your GPS When You Get There Without The Need To Connect To The Network.