A holiday company is offering free mobile data with every booking to help UK travelers avoid exorbitant roaming charges.
“On the Beach” customers are entitled to 5GB of free data when they book a trip with the package travel company.
This comes after a study commissioned by the company revealed Britons are being charged an average of £58.25 for their phone bill while on holiday abroad, after Brexit.
An alarming 58 per cent have faced a hefty bill after traveling abroad, with some shelling out more than £100, according to the study which asked 2,015 British holidaymakers how much they had to pay to use their phone at home. the foreigner.
Now Internet enthusiasts can access On the Beach’s free data benefit by installing a digital eSIM which allows them to keep their own mobile number.
On the Beach customers can get their hands on up to 5GB of free data when they book a trip with the package holiday specialist.
Those booking a stay of one to four nights will receive 500MB of data, those booking a stay of five to six nights will receive 3GB and those booking a stay of seven nights will receive 5GB.
Free data is provided to the booking manager and can be shared with others through hotspotting. There are no limitations on how it is used, from sharing vacation photos to streaming, and the benefit is available on repeat bookings.
Zoe Harris, Customer Manager at On the Beach, said: “Whether it’s posting those holiday snaps on social media, getting help translating local food menus or get directions to the beach, you can use our free mobile data as you wish.
A new study has revealed that Brits are charged an average of £58.25 for their phone bill during the holidays.
“Don’t check your work emails, for your own good.”
Research by On the Beach suggests the average Brit uses 3.9GB of data per week, meaning customers will have “lots of free data”, it says.
However, serious Internet aficionados who worry that the free plan won’t be enough might find a better deal by shopping around.
EE offers 50GB billed at £2 per day or £10 per month, depending Which?. Three offers 12GB for £2 per day in the EU or £5 per day worldwide, while Vodafone allows 25GB for £1 to £6 per day, depending on plan and location, adds Dog guard.
Other sites where British holidaymakers might find good deals are Voxy And money savingexpert.comas reported by the Mail on Sunday’s Holiday Guru.
The On the Beach study was conducted between February 29 and March 1, 2024 by Censuswide, among British telephone contract holders.
