Nokia 6300 phoning home from overseas - authorisation needed?

pandora205

Does anyone know if I need to get my phone 'switched' to do this or is it ready to use overseas? I'm off skiing in France tomorrow.
Thanks

shere1

More of a network thing than a phone thing. Phone your network

Unless you want to use a French sim in your phone in which case the phone should be unlocked. In this case check whether it is unlocked by trying the sim from a different provider.

pandora205

Thanks. I'll phone O2. It's only for the odd call so wont bother to buy a sim.

pandora205

Ahhh I'm too late. Their customer services have closed apart from 'emergencies'. I'll just have to try and see!

pandora205

Back again! Having given up on customer services I discovered that it is set up for roaming on their website. I've also discovered that I can make cheaper phone calls home if I contact them and ask to be put on their My Europe arrangement (free) - ie 36p per minute which is much cheaper than their usual rate.