Receive calls/text abroad

Chalky_Lady

Have Huawei p60 not able to receive or send text/calls while in France?  - have pay as you go on Asda (Vodafone) only use WI-FI - so don’t need data roaming can anyone explain if I need to turn something ON in settings maybe? Thanks in advance 

Ayr_Rage

Your SIM needs to be active to receive calls, there may be a charge for that and of course outgoing calls will cost whatever Asda charge.

Receiving texts is free, sending costs money.

You need roaming enabled with data off and connect to the local mobile network.

Chalky_Lady

Ayr_Rage said:

Your SIM needs to be active to receive calls, there may be a charge for that and of course outgoing calls will cost whatever Asda charge.

Receiving texts is free, sending costs money.

You need roaming enabled with data off and connect to the local mobile network.

Oh that’s where I got confused I thought ‘Roaming’  was Mobile Data so had it turned off - now ‘On’ hopefully it will work next time I go to France - makes sense anyway - my sim is active and have a bundle for free text and calls - Thanks for your help knew it would be something silly 🙃 

ladruid

If you don't want to use data abroad, my guess would be leave roaming on (both account and phone), but turn off mobile data.


Two interesting Asda FAQ questions might be relevant :-

Do I need to switch data roaming on?

Yes, you’ll first need to switch data roaming on through your online account. Once logged in, navigate to My Profile; you’ll find data roaming under Features.

You’ll also need to activate data roaming on your mobile phone. This varies depending on the device, consult your manual to find out how.

Do I need to turn international calling on?

Yes, you’ll also need to activate international calling through your online account. You can do this through My Profile.