About 0044.co.uk

Our history from then until now.

0044 was created in 2003 to help travellers keep their phone bills at a minimum. Leaving the country with your mobile phone, often results in paying too much, too often in phone bills, but by developing unique solutions with likeminded network operators, we’ve saved thousands of travellers potentially millions of pounds. With 14+ years experience, our mission has always been to drive down roaming costs and help you stay in contact around the world.

14+ years on; We’ve worked tirelessly to provide a comprehensive range of voice and data solutions, offering significant savings, sensible prices, quality products and excellent customer service. We are also constantly updating our range with the latest available technology so you never feel behind!

Impartial: We pride ourselves on being able to offer the best solution for you based on your needs and requirements. We understand each of our customers has a different reason for calling abroad or travelling so we prefer to offer a range of solutions geared towards meeting your specific needs.

What next? Simple really…give us a try! Whether you’re planning a holiday or a business trip, a long or short stay, anywhere in the world, then we’d love to hear from you. Our website is designed to offer clear advice on voice and mobile data solutions, but if you find you have questions or queries, or simply just want to talk to someone about the options, then please contact us.

In the News

The Independent ~ David Phelan"You can buy Spanish or French SIMs from www.0044.co.uk, where you can also opt for a global SIM card which allows you to receive free call in 70 countries."
The Sunday Times ~ James Charles"If you plan on making a lot of calls on holiday, it might pay to use a local or global SIM card. You can buy these at www.0044.co.uk."
The Sunday Times ~ Stephen Bleach"Buy a local or global Sim card. There are zillions of them, all with different deals and rates: try 0044.co.uk"
The Sunday Times ~ Elizabeth Colman"The cheapest option is to wait until you go overseas, find a mobile phone shop and buy a local Sim card — these will usually have a data package included. You must make sure your phone is unlocked, so test it before you go. If you haven't left home yet you can try out a travel Sim from providers such as 0044.co.uk which you can order online — they are likely to be cheaper than your call package."
The Guardian ~ Lisa Bachelor"You can avoid your UK operator's charges altogether by switching your network SIM card for a global or local SIM using websites such as 0044.co.uk A global SIM card will work across a number of countries so is particularly good for frequent travellers or backpackers, while a local SIM will only work in one country. You can buy these before you travel, but you might need to get your phone unlocked by your operator so you can switch cards."
Moneysavingexpert.com ~ Martin Lewis"While you can usually buy SIMs for less once you're away, for ease, websites such as 0044.co.uk sell local SIMs for £15 to £30 (and most usually have some call credit already on them). This means you know the number and have it all set up as soon as you go. Do ensure you pick the right network though, as prices vary."
The Daily Mail ~ Anne Shooter"Buying a foreign or global SIM card can work out much cheaper than using your own phone's one when on holiday. All you have to do is swap the SIM card inside your phone for another one before you go. You can make local calls at local rates, receive calls for free and make cheaper calls to the UK. Foreign SIM card providers include 0044.co.uk"
The Sunday Times ~ Matt Rudd"www.0044.co.uk sells SIM cards for specific countries for £20; on the USA Sim, you can make local calls for 18p/min and call home for 18p (mobiles 32p). So the super-scrimper might prefer the same company’s virtual phone card, which allows, for example, 3p/min calls from land lines in the USA. It's a no-brainer."
The Mail On Sunday ~ Fred MawerThe Crafty Traveller "By using an Australian SIM card bought through supplier 0044.co.uk, rates plummet to as little as 7p per minute to call the UK and 16p per minute to call an Australian number. These charges are a fraction of the roaming rates and incoming calls are normally free if you use local SIMs.
The Sunday Times ~ as you are with your normal Sim card."Frequent-flyer mobile users should consider buying a foreign Sim card from a company such as 0044. A pay-as-you-go French Sim costs £35. With Vodafone you’d be paying around £1 a minute. And with a foreign Sim you will not be charged extra for receiving calls from home
The Sunday Times ~ Ali Hussain"In America, however, calls cost £1.52, more than with T-Mobile. If you regularly cross the Atlantic, a country-specific SIM card from 0044 charges 30p a minute to make calls and 15p to receive them."
The Guardian / Monaysavingexpert.com ~ Martin Lewis"SIM switching is usually cheapest. You can either choose a local or global SIM, which promise to make calls for less and receive calls for free. For ease websites such as 0044.co.uk sell local SIMs"
The Sunday Times ~ Clare Francis"A better option if you travel abroad regularly is to buy a local or international SIM. On-line retailer 0044.co.uk sell SIM cards for most countries so you can buy one before you go."
The Observer / Lonely Planet ~ Tom Hall"The British company 0044 lets you buy a foreign SIM before going abroad. Receiving calls abroad then costs nothing."
The Mail on Sunday ~ Fred Mawer, The Crafty Traveler"By using a foreign SIM card when you are abroad you avoid roaming charges altogether. I successfully used an Italian SIM card provided by 0044.