Losing touch abroad costs us business, say firms

Research by the mobile phone service that uses VoIP technology to route calls over the internet and reduce costs, revealed that more than two thirds (69 percent) of Brits that travel abroad for business feel mobile phone roaming charges are too high.

The charges levied

"The charges levied by the big operators are prohibitive, and businesses are losing out as a result. Using your mobile less when abroad is not good for business," said Geraldine Wilson, CEO of Truphone.