Press Room
Low cost travellers becoming more mobile.
Evidence of a gradual recovery in the travel industry is supported by the recent announcement from Ryanair that passenger flight bookings increased in October. Passenger numbers were up 15% in October 2009 compared to the same period last year. A good deal of the increase is created by those travelling for late winter sun breaks or by expats heading out to warmer climes as the UK winter weather begins to bite. However, if you're one of the lucky ones who have secured a cheap deal on flights you need to make sure that the savings aren't swallowed up by the cost of using your mobile when you travel.
At 0044 Ltd, the UK's leading roaming solutions provider, sales have also reflected the growing increase in traveller numbers with many using a Global SIM card or International SIM card to avoid roaming charges. Data is also now available in France with a USB solution whilst the Global SIM or International SIM will provide data access across Europe at reasonable rates. With a Global SIM card or International SIM card users also receive calls for free in Europe and can text other EU countries for 11p/text.
To benefit from these money saving solutions all that is needed is an unlocked GSM mobile phone and then it s simple case of switching your UK SIM for a Global SIM or French SIM depending on your needs. The company's French Pay-Monthly SIM is also a particularly useful solution for those working a season and means contacts can call on a local French number.
Angus MacLeod of 0044 Ltd commented, "Over the years we've managed to help thousands of people avoid roaming charges by providing a simple and easy to use pay-as-you-go French or Global SIM. With the recent growth in sales it certainly looks like travellers are becoming more mobile and are starting to venture out again having weathered the current credit crunch.