Three pay-as-you-go mobile users will see the cost of calls, texts and data rocket from 16 February, with the price of sending a text outside Europe increasing by an eye-watering 1,650%. But you can leave penalty-free and switch to a cheaper deal.
Below we explain what's happening and how to beat the hikes. Also see our Best Pay-As-You-Go Sim Deals and Cheap Mobile and Data Roaming guides for full info on cutting your mobile costs at home and abroad.
How are prices changing?
From 16 February 2021, Three's existing pay-as-you-go (PAYG) customers will see standard prices rise both in the UK and when using Three's 'Go Roam' service in European countries: