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Roaming whilst on dry land in UK !!!

Bobstheman23 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:19:51 GMT

Whilst in Norfolk (Cromer) I got a message that I was using Maritime and would be charged for roaming - why? Am I likely to get a shock on my next bill. If so how can this be legal.

Re: Roaming whilst on dry land in UK !!!

imjolly — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:25:19 GMT

as Cromer is right on coast is it possible you were on ferry or at the harbour?

Important Information: You're now connected to a Maritime Network, offered on ferries and ships. Making a call costs £2.40 per minute, receiving one costs £1.80 per minute. Texts are 60p to send, but they're free to receive.26 May 2019

as you can see that was 2019 but can't find up to date costs

Re: Roaming whilst on dry land in UK !!!

NigelB72 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:42:41 GMT

It's probable that you've connected to a ships maritime system. Turn roaming off in your phone settings while you're at the coast

Re: Roaming whilst on dry land in UK !!!

Bobstheman23 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:50:13 GMT

I was walking along the sea front - but I did discover that I still had roaming enabled following a holiday in Mallorca.

However I do feel that I should have been warned in advance that I was about to use Maritime and would incur charges rather than after I had already done so. You do rather expect to be using UK services whilst here!!

Thanks for the replies

Re: Roaming whilst on dry land in UK !!!

garybs29 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:52:19 GMT

The message will have been sent at the time of connection not after, apart from that I agree with you