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Three are reintroducing roaming charges to the EU following EE and Vodafone who did it a while back. Sure we were told this wouldn't happen both in this thread and in the press...

Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme - BBC News

Surprised with three I must be honest, as they had loads of free roaming destinations even outside the EU.

Still, yet another benefit!

Use free internet-based comms such as Whatsapp or Signal. free and secure.

Just saw this in the comments :lol: .
 
Surprised with three I must be honest, as they had loads of free roaming destinations even outside the EU.

Still, yet another benefit!



Just saw this in the comments :lol: .

:lol: I'm intrigued how they're planning to get mobile internet without roaming charges
 
:lol: I'm intrigued how they're planning to get mobile internet without roaming charges

Wifi? Depending on where you are you can have access to free public wifi. One of my local mall has it, so in theory you could sit on a bench and phone whoever you want with Whatsapp, for the entire day.
 
Wifi? Depending on where you are you can have access to free public wifi. One of my local mall has it, so in theory you could sit on a bench and phone whoever you want with Whatsapp, for the entire day.

Well, yes you can use wifi where it's available. It's not convenient if you're in a car travelling or moving around while messaging or talking though. In the UK I rarely use wifi out and about because it's too sporadic.
 
Wifi? Depending on where you are you can have access to free public wifi. One of my local mall has it, so in theory you could sit on a bench and phone whoever you want with Whatsapp, for the entire day.
Sounds like a great plan to spend your days while on holiday :D
 
Sounds like a great plan to spend your days while on holiday :D

I mean I don't like or spend time calling or texting and I don't really like shopping too. But if people are so desperate for free eternal phone calls, there are cheap ways.
 
I travelled solo for 3 years without a cell phone and small laptop in case i need to research my trip and others. In 2012 you could find wifi everywhere. Mcdonalds, starbucks, malls libraries even areas in cities. Not a ptoblem if you need connectivity. Also you can always pay 2 GB sim card on arrival. Whatsapp is not linked to the SIM
 
At least the Brexiters won't go hungry this Xmas; the turkeys can eat each other.
I have no sympathy for anyone who voted for this and is now getting inconvenienced. We're certainly having to deal with many new hassles and more expense and I hope it's even worse in England.

Anyway, we have no food shortages here and I'm sure you don't in France, Paul.
 
I have no sympathy for anyone who voted for this and is now getting inconvenienced. We're certainly having to deal with many new hassles and more expense and I hope it's even worse in England.

Anyway, we have no food shortages here and I'm sure you don't in France, Paul.

No we have no food shortages at all. No reason to.
Problem for the UK, this is only the beginning, as grace periods run out, the situation will gradually get worse. Sympathy has long run out.

At least Northern Ireland should be OK as long as the DUP and Frost don't try to mess with the Protocol.
 
That's odd, I didn't see 'Permanent Food Shortages' written on the side of a bus in 2016.
No food to buy definitely leads to savings though! Now just invest it in the NHS and everything is back on track.
 
Cant wait for the headline...." Brexit food shortages leads to fitter and leaner Britain"..... average loss per person estimated between 5 to 7 kg
 
Cant wait for the headline...." Brexit food shortages leads to fitter and leaner Britain"..... average loss per person estimated between 5 to 7 kg

One of the many benefits of Brexit, shopping also doesn't take as long anymore as there's less choices to worry about.
 
We have finally found a way to solve obesity: stop stocking food and drink.
 
Cant wait for the headline...." Brexit food shortages leads to fitter and leaner Britain"..... average loss per person estimated between 5 to 7 kg

Very true. Just popped in to the local Lidl and was surprised that a number of items and shelves were missing or empty.
Fortunately the fresh fruit and vegetables were ok, so no excuses.
Move as much as possible and only eat when you are hungry.
That Covid Pandemic extra weight can be lost....as long as you try.
EDIT.
If you lack motivation, stand naked in front of the mirror and see if you are proud of what you have done to your body. Works for me.
 
Very true. Just popped in to the local Lidl and was surprised that a number of items and shelves were missing or empty.
Fortunately the fresh fruit and vegetables were ok, so no excuses.
Move as much as possible and only eat when you are hungry.
That Covid Pandemic extra weight can be lost....as long as you try.
EDIT.
If you lack motivation, stand naked in front of the mirror and see if you are proud of what you have done to your body. Works for me.

Talking of Lidl, In Michel Barnier's book I'm reading he mentioned that 1300 trucks per day were sent by Lidl alone to the UK to their stores, sounds a lot, whether it's correct or not, I don't know but if and when the checks start on imports to the UK from the continent, imagine the chaos.
 
Talking of Lidl, In Michel Barnier's book I'm reading he mentioned that 1300 trucks per day were sent by Lidl alone to the UK to their stores, sounds a lot, whether it's correct or not, I don't know but if and when the checks start on imports to the UK from the continent, imagine the chaos.

That sounds ominous. Lidl has become very popular here and is many supermarket of choice. But I am sure that the other big supermarkets will experience similar difficulties.
 
Talking of Lidl, In Michel Barnier's book I'm reading he mentioned that 1300 trucks per day were sent by Lidl alone to the UK to their stores, sounds a lot, whether it's correct or not, I don't know but if and when the checks start on imports to the UK from the continent, imagine the chaos.
I doubt the UK has trained enough people to implement the checks so they probably just wont bother even when they are supposed to
 
Talking of Lidl, In Michel Barnier's book I'm reading he mentioned that 1300 trucks per day were sent by Lidl alone to the UK to their stores, sounds a lot, whether it's correct or not, I don't know but if and when the checks start on imports to the UK from the continent, imagine the chaos.

By the way. What do you make of Michel Barnier.
I thought he came across very well during the Brexit negotiations; intelligent and articulate and handled himself with dignity.
 
By the way. What do you make of Michel Barnier.
I thought he came across very well during the Brexit negotiations; intelligent and articulate and handled himself with dignity.

I like him, very professional, calm and won't be messed about and diplomatic. Reading his journal is quite fun with his dealings of all the people he met during the negotiations.
He's due to run for French President next year although he's a bit old and may not be my preferred choice. Johnson, Farage and Corbyn , he was definitely not impressed with.
Frost has now entered the picture in the book and don't think he's very impressed by him either.

I saw there was some fake news in the UK spread by the Daily Fail about Barnier wanting Frexit.
Either they mistranslated the French or deliberately misled people but what he was actually saying that France must learn from the mistakes of Brexit and make sure people don't feel neglected in France and be aware of all the other reasons. He is very pro-EU.
 
I like him, very professional, calm and won't be messed about and diplomatic. Reading his journal is quite fun with his dealings of all the people he met during the negotiations.
He's due to run for French President next year although he's a bit old and may not be my preferred choice. Johnson, Farage and Corbyn , he was definitely not impressed with.
Frost has now entered the picture in the book and don't think he's very impressed by him either.

I saw there was some fake news in the UK spread by the Daily Fail about Barnier wanting Frexit.
Either they mistranslated the French or deliberately misled people but what he was actually saying that France must learn from the mistakes of Brexit and make sure people don't feel neglected in France and be aware of all the other reasons. He is very pro-EU.

Interesting. He certainly seems very professional. It is a shame that ones age counts against them, because you tend to lose their experiences and maturity.
Easy for me to say that as a 71 year old, but even now, I am still learning new things every day.
Thank you.
 
Interesting. He certainly seems very professional. It is a shame that ones age counts against them, because you tend to lose their experiences and maturity.
Easy for me to say that as a 71 year old, but even now, I am still learning new things every day.
Thank you.

I'm a few years younger than you but I still feel too old to be French President, he'd be 76 by the end of his term. Although if the final two was the choice were between him and say Le Pen or other dumbo extremist I would choose him without hesitation.
 
Easy for me to say that as a 71 year old, but even now, I am still learning new things every day.

Nay, lad, thas' still in your prime @Buster15 ... the day you stop learning something new is the day to worry about! ;)

I like him, very professional, calm and won't be messed about and diplomatic. Reading his journal is quite fun with his dealings of all the people he met during the negotiations.
He's due to run for French President next year although he's a bit old and may not be my preferred choice. Johnson, Farage and Corbyn , he was definitely not impressed with.
Frost has now entered the picture in the book and don't think he's very impressed by him either.

I saw there was some fake news in the UK spread by the Daily Fail about Barnier wanting Frexit.
Either they mistranslated the French or deliberately misled people but what he was actually saying that France must learn from the mistakes of Brexit and make sure people don't feel neglected in France and be aware of all the other reasons. He is very pro-EU.


That is why he gets so much coverage in the British Press, he's the 'bogyman of Brussels'. The Mail tells tales to frighten the children... and some adults as well!