I'm visiting the UK, and don't have phone service - help!

[R92024]

Hi,

I'm visiting the UK, and don't have phone service - help!

My US carrier is Twigby, which doesn't work outside the US.

I just need to be able to access and make phone calls and texts while I'm temporarily in the UK.



I just tried switching to a new 'pay as you go' SIM card, but that gives me a new phone number, which is not what I want.



My iphone 7 Plus is unlocked, and I do have access to wifi (so I can send and receive emails).



Any suggestions?



Many thanks!

 

[Pinkpoison]

Can't you contact the people you message with and give them the number you'll be using while in the UK?

 

[ro861]

Or Maybe you can call via Whatsapp, while you are on wifi

 

[scifan57]

Since your carrier doesn’t offer international roaming you’re not going to be able to use your regular number while in the UK. The easiest thing would be to get a local SIM card as advised and tell anybody that wants to call you what your temporary number is.

 

[NSquirrel]

Assuming you arrive via Heathrow, you can usually buy SIMs in the arrival halls. In Terminal 3 there is a vending machine with them. I have no idea which companies offer the SIMs or what their charges are. Hopefully you can use wifi as much as possible.

A local SIM is best otherwise any calls you make would be via your home company, which would be expensive.

I hope this is useful and you enjoy your visit

 

[R92024]

Many thanks for the replies!
Twigby, the carrier, tel me they're introducing an international plan next month, November.
In the meantime, they gave me instructions so I could access my voice messages, so that helps.