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?
Keep your primary SIM toggled OFF, or keep your phone on Airplane Mode
You won’t be able to call, text, or use data — but you can use Wi-Fi when it’s available
You won’t pay any roaming charges, since your carrier won’t even know you’re in another country
Download the free aloSIM app (App Store or Google Play)
Toggle OFF your primary SIM, and leave it off during your trip
You won’t be able to use your regular phone number while the SIM is off
Claim your FREE international phone number and download Hushed for calling/texting
Activate your eSIM data package for prepaid local data on vacation
Open your phone’s SIM/data settings
Toggle OFF Data Roaming for your primary SIM
If you won’t be calling or texting much, tell your carrier you only want to be charged pay-per-use rates
If you’ll be calling or texting a lot, talk to your carrier about a travel plan ($12-$25/daily)
Download the free aloSIM app (App Store or Google Play)
Toggle OFF Data Roaming for your primary SIM
Tell your carrier you only want to be charged pay-per-use rates for individual calls and texts, and opt out of their carrier travel plan ($12-$25/daily)
For free calling/texting, claim your FREE international phone number and download Hushed
Activate your eSIM data package for prepaid local data on vacation
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 175+ countries.
