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Skiing, sledging, hiking: useful tips for travelling abroad

Does the battery drain faster in cold conditions? Can your roaming charges suddenly increase when you are skiing? Can snowfall damage your phone? During the winter months, many people travel to neighbouring countries to go skiing, snowboarding, sledging or hiking. For example, last year’s data from Yettel shows that roaming traffic in the top ski destination countries spikes in January compared to December and continues to rise until April. As you prepare for your trip, it’s a good idea to get your mobile phone ready for the adventure. Read on for some tips from Yettel’s expert on how to keep your phone safe while on the slopes.

Internet and TV usage was up by 20% on average

Internet and TV have become essential tools for staying connected and relaxing. This is especially true during the festive season, when you can easily reach your far-flung loved ones through video calls, or enjoy quality time with your family watching a holiday movie of your choice. Yettel constantly monitors its network traffic and has once again come up with fascinating insights into the popularity of internet and TV services. Between Christmas 2024 and New Year’s Day 2025, internet traffic increased by 20% over the previous year. TV-related data traffic also surged, increasing 20% on Christmas Day and 30% on New Year’s Day compared to an average day. Notably, 22.3% of the data was already being carried over 5G networks.