How much does it cost to use my internet account abroad?

There are two ways of accessing the internet from outside the UK, both of which have different costs associated with them:

1. Connect to www.aol.co.uk using a local internet provider (or cybercafe) - in this case you will incur the charges of the local internet service in question.

2. Connect to the internet directly, using our network of international access numbers, located in over 100 countries. Use of these numbers carries a communications surcharge of at least £2.50 an hour, depending on the country.

Note: New accounts cannot use international access numbers for the first 60 days.

Also note: If you are on a metered (pay-by-the-minute) price plan -- for example, Light Usage or Off-Peak All The Time -- in both cases above you will also be charged your usual online usage charge, according to your price plan (eg 1p per minute for Off-Peak All The Time). For more information on price plans, see Pricing options.

For more information about accessing your internet account abroad, see Access numbers.