How do I make calls and texts without roaming fees?Updated 18 days ago

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Making calls to friends and family for free while overseas

You can utilise apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, and other social media platforms for free with an internet connection from our eSIM to stay in touch with friends and family. This is the most common method of avoiding roaming fees.

Keeping your home number

You can retain your home number by using your eSIM for data and your home SIM to make/receive calls and texts. However, keep in mind that making calls and texts while overseas from your home SIM can incur roaming fees. Check with your home provider.

Most travellers use this setup because it allows you to receive texts for free and one-time passwords for banking and account logins.

You also retain your home number, allowing friends and family to text/call you for emergencies.

For more details on how to use this setup, go here.

Making calls to businesses and international numbers while overseas

To call local or international landlines or mobile phones, you can use VOIP services like Viber. You will need to purchase a small amount of credit and have an internet connection with our eSIM. 

This will allow you to call any number over the Internet, including local businesses, international numbers, and your home contacts, without roaming fees from your home SIM provider.