Quick newbie T-Mobile EU data roaming question

chattychappy

Unexpectedly going to Germany this afternoon, will be there for a few days. Have an HTC Desire on T-Mobile pay monthly.

It seems from the T-Mobile site that I won't get any data - but on arrival they will text me and suggest I sign up to a "Eurobooster" for internet.

Is this correct?

Or is it that even if I don't sign up I will get data, but it will be charged at some default rate...

Thanks!

OneADay

Don't think there is a euro internet booster - there is a Euro Talk & Text Booster which give you a limited number of minutes/texts.
A booster can be added at any time but it comes into affect on the billing cycle usually date.

eranou

OneADay wrote: »

Don't think there is a euro internet booster - there is a Euro Talk & Text Booster which give you a limited number of minutes/texts.
A booster can be added at any time but it comes into affect on the billing cycle usually date.

You can add one off bundles that are effective within 24 hrs.

https://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/pay-monthly/boosters/


See the section for euro internet boosters

Intasun32

chattychappy wrote: »

Unexpectedly going to Germany this afternoon, will be there for a few days. Have an HTC Desire on T-Mobile pay monthly.

It seems from the T-Mobile site that I won't get any data - but on arrival they will text me and suggest I sign up to a "Eurobooster" for internet.

Is this correct?

Or is it that even if I don't sign up I will get data, but it will be charged at some default rate...

Thanks!

@Chattychappy,

When you reboot up your handset in Germany and try to log on to the web now a T-Mobile home page will show asking if you wish to pay for daily use or puchase a week of web use. It will be added to your monthly bill. This not only covers surfing but also e-mails.

There is also a Euro Talk which allows you 15 minutes of calls for £5. This can be ordered by text, check out the web site.

Enjoy your trip.

Note: I have just double checked the web site and noticed an important change from when I last used the 'bolt on's, as I now use a Blackberry handset. It used to be a one off purchase for the above but now when you return home you have to cancel the bolt on's or they will continue to charge your account.

:beer: