You just want to go on vacation and relax … without worrying about coming home to a gigantic phone bill.
So let’s keep this super simple.
We’ll show you how to avoid roaming charges on vacation, whether you plan on using your regular phone number, installing an eSIM for cheap local data, or just relying on free Wi-Fi.
Choose your own adventure
Okay. Do you want data?
Cool. Do you want data, too?
Right before you leave for your trip, toggle OFF your primary SIM so it can’t be used for calling, texting, or data
This will disable your regular phone number during your trip
You also won’t have mobile data (internet) but you can connect to Wi-Fi when it’s available
If you have an iPhone, update your iMessage and FaceTime settings to select your Apple ID in both sections.
Tell your family and friends to save your Apple ID within your contact info, so they can reach you via iMessage when you’re away.
OPTIONAL: Claim your FREE international phone number and download Hushed so you can call and text over Wi-Fi
Install the free aloSIM app (App Store or Google Play)
OPTIONAL: Claim your FREE international phone number and download Hushed so you can call and text over Wi-Fi or data using a temporary phone number
Right before you leave for your trip, toggle OFF your primary SIM so it can’t be used for calling, texting, or data
If you have an iPhone, update your iMessage and FaceTime settings to select your Apple ID in both sections.
Tell your family and friends to save your Apple ID within your contact info, so they can reach you via iMessage when you’re away.
Activate your eSIM data package and set it as your phone’s only data source
Talk to your phone carrier about the best way to use your phone number internationally, as this will be different for everyone
If you won’t be calling or texting much, tell your phone carrier you only want to be charged pay-per-use rates
⚠️ Otherwise, your carrier may automatically charge you $10-$25 per day for a carrier travel plan
Before you leave, open your phone’s SIM/data settings and toggle OFF Data Roaming for your primary SIM to prevent it from using data in another country
Your regular phone number will work normally, but internet usage will be limited to Wi-Fi only
OPTIONAL: For free calling/texting, claim your FREE international phone number and download Hushed
Install the free aloSIM app (App Store or Google Play)
If you won’t be calling or texting much, tell your phone carrier you only want to be charged pay-per-use rates
⚠️ Otherwise, your carrier may automatically charge you $10-$25 per day for a carrier travel plan
For free calling/texting, claim your FREE international phone number and download Hushed
Before you leave, open your phone’s SIM/data settings and toggle OFF Data Roaming for your primary SIM to prevent it from using data in another country
Right before you leave, activate your eSIM data package and set it as your phone’s only data source
Need a cheap way to call/text on vacation? Hushed phone numbers are perfect for travel.
Need prepaid mobile data on vacation? aloSIM lets you install digital SIM cards for 200+ countries.
