Local SIM: Roaming Charges?

[lwerbo33]

Hi there, I'm currently travelling in the UK and Europe. I replaced my Fido SIM card with a physical, local UK SIM card. This gives me free data while I am abroad. (I think I will have to turn on roaming for the EU portion of the trip, but that is still included in my new plan).

The new SIM card also gives me a new UK number. However, in WhatsApp, my old Canadian number is still being used. Will I be charged any fees for using my Canadian number in WhatsApp while I am abroad? Does it matter whether I access WhatsApp via wifi or data?

Thank you.

[Original_Lucy · Accepted solution]

Hi @lwerbo33 , I just returned from the Uk and France and also used a Uk based Sim card. I put my fido card in a safe place and used my phone with the uk Sim card for everything. Calls, texts, data, what's app,  it does use the same registration from your previous number (fido) but you are not using the Fido network. You can use your whatsapp, fb messenger calling all you want as your data allows. There is no access to Fido's network when there is no Sim card in your device. Have a safe trip and enjoy the UK 🇬🇧 

[lwerbo33]

Thank you so much @Original_Lucy !! Hope you had an amazing trip!