Have you ever struggled with keeping your costs down while traveling and using your Vodacom sim card abroad? Well, no need to worry, as we have a solution for you. Roaming on Vodacom comes with many benefits, but only if done in the right way. Here are some tips to help you roam successfully while minimizing your costs.
Activate International Roaming
Before leaving the country, it's essential to ensure that you activate International Roaming. Otherwise, you'll be unable to use your Vodacom sim card while abroad. To activate International Roaming, dial *135# and select "Manage Roaming." You can also activate International Roaming on the My Vodacom App.
Choose the Right Roaming Package
Roaming packages come in handy as they help you save costs. Vodacom offers various roaming packages, and it's important to choose the one that suits your needs. The *135# option offers you an option to select the destination you are heading to, and Vodacom will provide you with different packages to choose from.
Some of the popular packages are:
- Travel Saver - You get 12MB of data, 12 SMSes, and 12 minutes of calls for only R99/day.
- Roaming UChoose Flexi - You get an option to choose the number of minutes, SMSes, and data that you require. This package is charged per usage, and a flat fee of R10 is charged when making your first call, sending your first SMS, or using your first data.
- Roaming Data 500MB - This package offers you 500MB of data for only R599.
Use Wi-Fi Instead of Mobile Data
Using mobile data while roaming can be quite expensive. Always make sure you connect to Wi-Fi instead. In most cases, hotels, airports, and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.
Disable Roaming Data When Not In Use
While roaming, it's important to monitor your data usage and disable roaming data when not in use. This helps to minimize your costs as roaming data is generally more expensive than local data.
Conclusion
Roaming can be intimidating, but if done in the right way, it can be quite beneficial. By following the tips above, you'll be able to avoid bill shock and minimize your roaming costs while using your Vodacom sim card abroad.
