Thanks for that. Sorry but I forgot to say that I am with Vodafone and wil also ring them before going away. Regarding the website link you sent, does this mean when I am away, I have to always go onto that site to do anything or can I just ordinarily text and use Vodafone Live. Paul. ----- Original Message ----- From: "rich" <rcham27@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 2:24 AM Subject: [talks-uk] Re: using my mobile abroad query : "World" phone at mobile.com may work. : If you use a sim card. : : Rich : ----- Original Message ----- : From: "Paul Roberts" <anorack@xxxxxxxxxxxx> : To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> : Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 2:03 PM : Subject: [talks-uk] using my mobile abroad query : : : > hi all, : > I am going away to Fuerteventura in a couple of weeks time and wonder if I : > can stil access Facebook via my Mobile Phone whilst away. : > : > I ask as I have heard I might not be able to do it. : > : > Also, can I stil send txts. I am on a contract. : > : > Paul. : > : > : > : > : :