Standard rates and data costs when abroad
Know exactly what you're going to spend, before you spend it

You can find out exactly how much you're going to spend on making a call, receiving a call, sending a text and using data abroad by looking here.
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If you're a subscriber to our International Traveller Service your costs can be found here:
Calling
from overseas
Calling from the UK
Pay Monthly
| World Zones | Calling to the UK from included countries (per min) | Calling within Zone (per min) | Calling out of Zone (per min) | Receiving a call (per min) | Sending a text | Sending a media message | Data usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Europe | 35p | 35p | 176p | 18p | 11p | 25p | £3 per MB |
| E. Europe | 137p | 137p | 149p | 85p | 30p | 25p | £6 per MB |
| USA and Canada | 137p | 137p | 199p | 103p | 25p | 25p | £6 per MB |
| Asia and Pacific | 85p | 85p | 199p | 111p | 30p | 25p | £6 per MB |
| Rest of the world | 170p | 199p | 199p | 141p | 40p | 25p | £6 per MB |
- Rates are stated in pence per minute, and apply all day. Prices stated include VAT.
- For calls made in Western Europe minimum duration is 30 seconds, then charged in one second increments, rounded up to the nearest penny. For calls made elsewhere the minimum duration is one minute then charged in 15 second increments.
- All calls received while abroad are charged in one second increments, rounded up to the nearest penny.
- From 1 March 2010 O2 Pay Monthly customers can set a monthly charge limit of £40 for data usage abroad. Once this limit is reached, the data service will be stopped. To set this charge limit call Customer Services.
More information on World Zones
International Data Bundles
| Bundle | Monthly Subscription | Inclusive MB | Cost of extra MB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Abroad 10 | £20 | 10MB | At standard rates |
| Data Abroad 50 | £50 | 50MB | At standard rates |
All prices shown include VAT
Terms and Conditions.
- Data Abroad Bolt Ons are available to customers connecting or upgrading to a new O2 Pay Monthly tariff or any iPhone tariff from 1 February 2008.
- Data Abroad 10 gives you 10MB per billing month and Data Abroad 50 gives you 50MB per billing month of data abroad in any country.
- Data used above the monthly allowances will be charged at either £3/MB (inc. VAT) in the EU or £6/MB outside the EU. (Included EU countries are: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, French Guyana, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.)
- Unused allowances cannot be carried over into subsequent months.
- Only one Data Abroad Bolt On can be taken at any one time.
- A one month minimum term applies. To opt out of the service, you must contact O2 Customer Service at least 72 hours before your next monthly period begins or you will be charged for the service for the following month. You may opt-out of the service at any time but no-refunds will be given in respect of charges already applied.
- O2 reserves the right to remove or vary any elements of the Data Abroad Bolt On, including pricing. 30 days notice will be given by text message if we increase prices for the Data Abroad Bolt Ons you are using.
- Use of data is subject to network coverage.
- Data usage is charged in 1KB increments. 1MB is 1,024KB Charges are made only for data received and sent.
- General Pay Monthly Bolt On terms apply. See o2.co.uk/terms
Pay & Go
| World Zones | Calling to the UK from included countries (per min) | Calling to other UK mobiles | Calling to the USA and Canada | Calling to other countries | Receiving a call (per min) | Sending a text in Western Europe | Sending a media message | Data usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 35p | 35p | 149p | 199p | 18p | 11p | 25p | £3 per MB |
| Worldwide | 99p | 149p | 149p | 199p | 99p | 49p | 25p | £6 per MB |
All prices shown are per minute and include VAT
More information on World Zones
Business
| World Zones | Calling to the UK from included countries (per min) | Calling within Zone (per min) | Calling out of Zone (per min) | Receiving a call (per min) | Sending a text | Sending a media message | Data usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe, EU | 30p | 30p | 79p | 15p | 9p | 21p | £2.55 per MB |
| Western Europe, Non-EU | 30p | 30p | 79p | 15p | 9p | 21p | £2.55 per MB |
| Eastern Europe | 81p | 81p | 179p | 52p | 30p | 21p | £6 per MB |
| USA and Canada | 90p | 90p | 179p | 39p | 25p | 21p | £6 per MB |
| Asia Pacific | 60p | 60p | 179p | 43p | 30p | 21p | £6 per MB |
| Rest of the world | 120p | 179p (120p in country) | 179p | 85p | 40p | 21p | £6 per MB |
- Rates are stated in pence per minute, and apply all day. Prices stated exclude VAT.
- For calls made in Western Europe the minimum duration is 30 seconds, then charged in one second increments, rounded up to the nearest penny. For calls made elsewhere the minimum duration is one minute then charged in 15 second increments.
- All calls received while abroad are charged in one second increments, rounded up to the nearest penny.
All prices shown are per minute and exclude VAT
More information on World Zones
International Data Bundles
| Tariff | 1-month term monthly tariff | 12-month term monthly tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Data Abroad 10 | £17.02 | £10 |
| Data Abroad 50 | £42.55 | £35 |
| Data Abroad 200 | £127.66 | £70 |
All prices shown exclude VAT
Terms and Conditions.
- Data Abroad 10, Data Abroad 50 and Data Abroad 200 are available with current data tariffs. See http://www.o2.co.uk/business/sme/businesstariffs/businessdatatariffs.
- Unused allowances cannot be carried over into subsequent months.
- For the 1 month variant, A one month minimum term applies. To opt out of the service, you must contact O2 at least 72 hours before your next monthly period begins or you will be charged for the service for the following month. You may opt-out of the service at any time but no-refunds will be given in respect of charges already applied.
- For the 12 month variant, a minimum term of 12 months applies if added to one of the above tariffs at initial tariff purchase date. If added after the initial tariff purchase date, the Minimum term is the end of the existing tariff agreement or 12 months, whichever is the sooner. If you cancel the services within the minimum term, you must pay us the monthly subscription charges up to the end of that minimum term.
- Charges apply at all times of day
- Full terms apply, see http://www.o2.co.uk/termsconditions/tariffsandboltons0153.