EU Roaming hack

Posted 30th Jul 2022

Lebara has not yet introduced roaming charges for travelling in Europe.

Can I "call forward" my incoming calls on my regular (Three) number to this new Lebara SIM when travelling IN EU, for holidays? Lebara allows incoming free calls in Europe, so I can avoid this silly post Brexit gouging.

Anyone has experienced and tried this hack?

Ideas Welcome.

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30th Jul 2022
most probably 3 will charge you out of allowance (O2 used to do that earlier).

try with a test call before you commit call forwarding
31st Jul 2022
The days of Lyca and Lebara calls being charged by other operators are gone. They are now no different than any other service provider. For Three (and for any other service provider), it is a call from one UK number to another, so within the allowance; where the call is actually picked up is irrelevant.
30th Jul 2022
Gouging lol, gibberish for sure lol
31st Jul 2022
"I never voted for this".

Yes you did
30th Jul 2022
Easiest hack if out of contract: move to 3 PAYG for the duration of Euro holiday. Job done.
30th Jul 2022
How is that going to help? 3 PAYG doesn't have free roaming.
1st Aug 2022
Three don’t charge for incoming calls when abroad.
1st Aug 2022
Try it in India, £1.25 per Min !! for incoming calls on Three. (edited)
1st Aug 2022
well ive learned something new today, i was in france 3 weeks ago and I didnt get charged for incoming calls.
1st Aug 2022
I was in France for 2 months and nobody phoned me (I'm pleased to say) but a don't often give my phone number out.
8th Nov 2022
Just leave a message on your Three voice mail with your temporary phone number for Lebara. Then people can call you if need be.