Conquer your mobile phobia

New research from BT reveals that from the moment we leave UK shores, our mobile habits undergo a radical transformation. In fact, a whopping 93% of Brits develop 'mobile-phobia' when they go abroad, significantly reducing their mobile phone usage. But, with the new BT SmartTalk app you can make calls through your BT landline at your standard rate, on your smartphone, via an internet connection. Conquer your 'mobile phobia! 79% of Brits are afraid to 93% of Brits 62% of Brits go develop 'mobile-phobia' when abroad use mobiles because of anxiety over expensive charges or don't know how much it costs 'cold turkey' and don't use mobiles at all 80% of Brits aren't dlear about international 2/3 only reply to important texts mobile charges Over half only answer urgent calls 58% of Brits abroad still want to check in with family and friends back home Only 6% make calls every day Most revert to texting (62%) instead of calling (25%) to do so 23% 57% wuld only pick up will never answer a call on if the call couldn't their mobile wait until it got home l in 5 leave mobiles at home BT Source: ICM interviewed a random sample of 2028 adults aged 18+ from its online panel between 25th and 28th January 2013. Surveys were conducted across Great Britain and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. To download BT SmartTalk, text SMART to 81192 or download it free from the App Store or Google Play. £15.45/month BT line rental and monthly home calling plan payable. Customers need an iPhone / Android Smartphone with an internet connection. UK time zone applies. Opt-in for International, Premium (09) and Personal (070) calls. Fair Use policy applies. Excludes BT Basic. See www.bt.com/btfon.