Orange | August 9, 2011 | Press Release
Orange Travel: real time info on rates and spending abroad
Orange Travel lets Orange France’s customers check how much they’ve spent using their smartphone to talk, text and surf when they’re travelling abroad. As soon as they cross the border, Orange Travel creates a log, recording the time and money spent on the mobile network. The log is closed upon return to France but remains accessible in the travel archive at any time.
In seconds, users can check the rates for voice calls, text messaging and internet access in the country where they are staying – and plan their spending accordingly.
These prices are given merely for information purposes and don’t include the special options and rates customers might enjoy. The actual bill will tell what the exact cost was.
Orange France’s subscribers can download the application onto Android phones with OS2.2 or later. It is free at Orange’s Appshop (the cost of downloading depends on the subscription). Using it does not require a 3G or wifi connection, even abroad. Orange will issue versions for more smartphones, including the iPhone and Blackberry ranges.
The new Orange et Moi: faster and simpler
Checking one’s usage has never been so easy. Our customers can check at any time how much they’ve spent and read tips to make the most of their mobile and of Orange’s applications. Subscribers to the Origami style plan can check how many Mb of data they’ve used – and how much they have left before they should top up.
The new Orange et Moi is available since early June on Android phones to Orange France and Orange Business Services’ customers. The iPhone version is coming in August. The application is free (the cost of downloading is included in some subscriptions) at the Android Market and the Orange Appshop for Android terminals and at the Appstore for iPhones.
Tips for travelling abroad
Received calls are billed depending on your subscription and the country where you are
Received sms are free
The default setting for data roaming is off
Power sockets may be different abroad: don’t forget to take an adaptor
Contact customer care from abroad to:
Check your subscription and possibly activate the “international” option to use your phone abroad
Get advice on the best offering for your location, duration of stay and volume of usage
Learn about Orange’s promotions and bonuses
