Foreigners Are Getting Fleeced With ‘Extraordinary’ Data Roaming Charges In SA – Up To R281,000 Per GB

Roaming charges occur when a person uses their mobile phone or SIM card outside of their native network.
British Tourist Pays R45,000 To Download Neil Diamond Album In South Africa

While on a trip visiting her boyfriend’s family in South Africa, Katie Bryan had a huge surprise waiting for her back home in England – a bill from her mobile carrier for R45,000. All because she downloaded a Neil Diamond album.
ATTENTION SA NETWORKS: US Phone Network Announces Unlimited Global Data Roaming At No Extra Charge

Yoh yoh yoh! Look what they have in ‘Merica! US mobile network, T-mobile has announced that their customers will enjoy unlimited global data roaming at no extra charge as part of their Uncarrier initiative, starting October 31.