To save some cost while Roaming you could choose to do any or a combination of the following;
1. Forward all incoming calls to your Voice mail, and at your convenience go through the messages and return the very important calls only, all other calls can be returned when you go back home.
If you do this you will save a lot on cost of incoming calls.
But this will only make sense if your home network charges for receiving calls while roaming.
2. Reduce outgoing local and international calls by sending SMS [Text messages]
In some countries two or three SMS messages may still be under the cost of a 1 [One] minute roaming voice call.
3. Another option may be to purchase a local SIM card and you share your calls between your own roaming line and this local line or use the local line for outgoing calls and receive calls only on your roaming line.
The only shortcoming is that your contacts/friends will not recognize this new number and my not pick your calls or return your calls if they missed the initial call.
But to safeguard against this send them text messages [SMS] on your roaming line informing them of you alternate local number in your destination country.
They could even call you on this line and that would be a lot of savings for you.
You could decide to use one or two of the options above as it suits your peculiar case and finances.
Tips:
Warning:
1. Forward all incoming calls to your Voice mail, and at your convenience go through the messages and return the very important calls only, all other calls can be returned when you go back home.
If you do this you will save a lot on cost of incoming calls.
But this will only make sense if your home network charges for receiving calls while roaming.
2. Reduce outgoing local and international calls by sending SMS [Text messages]
In some countries two or three SMS messages may still be under the cost of a 1 [One] minute roaming voice call.
3. Another option may be to purchase a local SIM card and you share your calls between your own roaming line and this local line or use the local line for outgoing calls and receive calls only on your roaming line.
The only shortcoming is that your contacts/friends will not recognize this new number and my not pick your calls or return your calls if they missed the initial call.
But to safeguard against this send them text messages [SMS] on your roaming line informing them of you alternate local number in your destination country.
They could even call you on this line and that would be a lot of savings for you.
You could decide to use one or two of the options above as it suits your peculiar case and finances.
Tips:
- Always get the prevailing roaming rates of the destination you wish to travel to from your network operator.
- Note that while roaming you pay for receiving calls; be sure to screen incoming calls and pick only very urgent ones also encourage contacts to send Text messages [Receiving Text is basically free].
- While roaming abroad contact your home network Customer Care if you experience any difficulties or have any queries.
- Take a spare mobile device in case you decide to buy a local SIM cards to save costs.
Warning:
- Check that your mobile device will work in your desired destination before you travel. By checking the frequency bands available in the country you are visiting against the bands supported by your mobile device.
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