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: