Graham Cooke's tip
The best way to save on international roaming is to use Wi-Fi whenever possible and disable data, so you're never charged fees. Consider purchasing a local SIM card for cheaper rates and use messaging apps like WhatsApp instead of text messages to avoid unexpected charges.— Graham Cooke, Finder crew member
Traveling to France with a stop over in Doha.
Do we purchase SIM cards in France or pre pay in Melbourne before leaving?
Hi Rod,
As finder is a financial comparison website offering general advice, we are not permitted to provide our users with personalised financial advice or make product recommendations.
However, we do help guide you through the process of comparing your options.
You may find useful information on roaming with your existing mobile plan on our page for prepaid or postpaid.
I would also want to advise that you learn more about how to use prepaid SIM cards while traveling around the European Union.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
Maria
Travelling to Dubai, Portugal, Spain, UK and Iceland from Australia from 13th September 2017. Best plan/card to use. Can I keep my own number while travelling?
Hi Anne,
Thanks for your inquiry.
If you have an existing contract mobile plan, it’s always wise if you know you’re going to travel to purchase a roaming allowance from your contract provider rather than simply enabling roaming, because the associated costs can be quite high. Please feel free to read more about global roaming and see how it can help you save money in your travel.
You can also do roaming with a prepaid plan. It minimizes the possibility of outright bill shock simply because you can’t spend more than the amount you’ve already given your telco before you travel. You can get more helpful info on this through our roaming prepaid guide.
Hope this information helped.
Cheers,
Rench