A large number of Indians are travelling overseas with the growth in Indian economy and per capita income. The outbound tourist travel estimates that 12 million people travelled out from India, and this is expected to cross 50 million by 2020, according to a study by World Tourism Organisation (WTO).Roaming charges in foreign countriesThe first and foremost concern among Indian travellers while travelling overseas is high roaming charges. Roaming calls are often charged at several dollars per minute, text messages can cost up to 50 cents each.If you aren’t careful, what initially seems like a few phone calls, text messages and basic Web searches can end up costing more than your airfare. Options available with Indian travellers to alleviate roaming chargesToday with the latest inventions in the technology, there are ways to mitigate these expenses. Numerous telecom operators have come up with Global SIM Cards and International SIM Cards in order to provide cost-effective telecom solution to international travellers. These cards allow travellers to make all international calls at very economical prices.Should I buy a Global SIM Card or an International SIM Card?Global SIM Cards and International SIM Cards both have benefits and drawbacks, and which one you buy depends on your own requirements.Global SIM Cards offer good value for money if you are travelling across more than one European country. These SIM Cards allow travellers to make all international calls without incurring heavy roaming charges. Also, one does not need to change their SIM again and again when entering multiple countries. But if, for instance, you are visiting to any particular country say Thailand, then it might be a better idea to buy a Thailand SIM card, as you only need coverage for a single country. Global SIM cards does not provide cost-effective solution in case of people visiting single country. Global SIM cards in India are available in two forms - Postpaid Global SIM cards and Prepaid Global SIM Cards. Both kind of SIM cards are having certain advantages which you need to consider before buying. Benefits of postpaid Global SIM Cards- Very convenient and economical
- Bill payment in Indian currency after returning from the trip
- Hassle free from recharging the SIM card again and again
- Beneficial when you are not regularly travelling to the particular country
- Wide range of countries are covered
Benefits of prepaid Global SIM Cards- Control over mobile expenses while overseas
- Beneficial when you are travelling to any particular country more often
- Availability of both online and offline recharge facility
- Best option for students going to foreign countries for further studies
- Access to 24*7 personalised customer care assistance ensuring customer delight at every step
Mobile phone compatibilityWhen buying an International or a Global SIM card, one needs to make sure that their phone is unlocked and is compatible with destination country's radio frequency. Only unlocked phones can work with these Global SIM Cards.
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