UK evening standard article on LACK OF TEXTING WHEN OVERSEAS

[cultman1]

O dear!
The London Evening Standard has written a gloomy article in the Tuesday edition 15 June saying in a nutshell I PAD OWNERS taking their IPADS ON HOLIDAY will be unable to connect their I PADS while on holiday in Europe whilst using the3g Network due to European legal requirments to send customers a text message when they enter a foreign country to warn them of the increased cost of using a mobile phone overseas. 02 for example doesnt allow for roaming as the sim card isnt capable of allowing for roaming overseas.
A VERY SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS.
Will my IPAD work for ALL of the above using the free WIFI available at the hotel?
Answers please...
Thanks

 

[henry2]

The Wifi should work anywhere as long as your getting a signal ..i use my Wifi only all over the state of Ca area for work so it should work ..

 

[col.bris]

Wifi connection is available in most countries restaurants public places hotels etc so it is really not a major problem using 3G maybe unless you purchase a prepaid sim for that country col

 

[FrostyFire]

WiFi is usually available, however, FREE WiFi usually isn't.