Phone calls, WhatsApp, emails… It is sometimes complicated (or even impossible) not to use your mobile phone, even on vacation! To avoid receiving an astronomical telephone bill when you return from vacation, Ici Paris has selected for you all the practical tips to apply during your next stays abroad!
Check what is included in your package before you leave
Before you leave, make sure you can receive free reception abroad. To do this, consult your contract. It is quite possible that depending on your offer, calls and/or SMS are included in certain countries!
Did you know ? Since 2017, no need for a specific package for the European Union! Indeed, in most of the offers offered, SMS, calls and GB consumption are included! In addition, your Internet usage may be limited to a certain amount of data.
Find out about your operator’s offers
If calls, texts and Giga consumption are not included in your package, you can opt for one-off Passes. Depending on the operators, international packages may also be offered to you, especially if your trips are regular.
Put yourself in airplane mode… before taking off!
Before taking off, we advise you to put your phone in airplane mode and/or deactivate your data roaming. On the one hand, for security reasons, and on the other hand, because it will save you from unpleasant surprises on arrival. Indeed, during your trip, your phone can pick up networks along the way, and therefore cause your bill to explode!
Carefully read the message sent by your operator when you arrive
When you arrive, your operator is required to send you a message indicating the conditions and any additional costs! So be sure to read this information carefully, especially if you have not inquired about roaming charges.
Connect to public Wi-Fi
Be careful though: some public Wi-Fi are not secure. Hackers can recover your data! We advise you to connect to networks, such as that of your hotel or the airport.
Request connection sharing from loved ones
Do your loved ones have an Internet package? So ask them to do a connection sharing. Indeed, depending on the cell phones, your loved one can share their Gigabyte with you.
Buy a prepaid card in the destination country
To be able to move around during your stay in peace, we advise you to buy a prepaid card at the airport or in the country of destination. In addition to benefiting from advantageous prices, you will obtain a local telephone number, useful according to your situation!
On the other hand, you must leave with an unlocked phone!
Get an e-sim online
In addition to benefiting from the same advantages as a prepaid card, e-sims have the advantage of being able to be purchased instantly online without having to go to a store or without having to insert a physical card into your smartphone!
Good to know: receiving SMS is free everywhere in the world!
LR
2023-07-01 17:02:56
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