How to avoid big mobile bills abroad
If you use your mobile phone to surf the internet when you're abroad then you could end up coming home to large bill.
Earlier this month the European Commission announced new regulations which will help prevent shock bills. Customers can now request their phone provider to cut off their access to the net when it reaches a certain level in other European countries. If a limit isn't requested before 1 July 2010 then a limit of 50 euros (or £45/$65 ) will be automatically set.
Phone firms have to warn users when their bill hits 80% of the limit when they are using the internet or 'data roaming' when on holiday. Even with the new regulations holidaymakers can still rack up large bills when abroad as they may not be aware that they are being charged to make and receive calls.
