Tag: usa

Cheaper monthly rates if you us an old mobile? We did it years ago, Uncle Sam

It shouldn’t surprise me when I read that the latest "amazing first" for a US mobile network is something that the UK have been operating for years. T-Mobile [USA] is rolling out a set of new “value” rate plans that cut the monthly costs for people that either have their own phone or are willing to pay full price in exchange for the lower service fees.

One Sensible Tip for SXSW Travellers

While my big tip (go to all three SXSW events) will probably be pushed aside with thoughts of the extra cost, there is one thing that travellers from outside the USA heading to Austin for one of the largest cultural conferences should take note of. Those of you travelling on the Visa Waiver system to the USA will have been used to the delightfully green form you get handed as you board your flight to the New Country. This has been replaced with an electronic version of the form that has to be filled in 72 hours or more before