When traveling, having access to the Internet everywhere is a real convenience. However, costs can quickly add up with your French package depending on the destination. Fortunately, there are solutions that make it easy to save your mobile data abroad.
Whether you want to manage your itinerary, find the best activities, connect with family or simply share moments on social networks, the Internet has become almost essential when traveling. However, not all plans include the use of mobile data abroad. In this case, be careful because the bill can be as salty as sea water! To avoid unpleasant surprises, today there are very practical solutions, designed for travel or travel and above all much less expensive than some of the options offered by operators.
International SIM or eSIM Cards Overview
If you are traveling abroad, using an international SIM card is the best way to take full advantage of your smartphone with complete peace of mind. Thanks to it, you can call, send SMS and above all use the Internet anywhere in the world. This is called a roaming card and will adapt directly to the local operator.
In its non-physical form, an eSIM is just as practical or even more so. It is possible to purchase it online on a trusted site such as Explod.com For example, and activate it remotely. Another advantage is that in case of theft, you can deactivate the eSIM with one click and switch to a new one just as quickly. Much less hassle during your travels.
Why switch to an international SIM card and eSIM?
In addition to their basic function, international cards have other uses. They are without commitment or subscription, which means that you can pay and access your card only for the duration of your trip. The reloadable prepaid card system is very convenient, you don’t even have to predict your exact consumption in advance, you can manage it in real time. In other words, there is no risk of going out of the package.
International SIM cards are also more convenient than a local SIM card. By getting one before your trip, you save yourself the expensive quest to find the card by thwarting questionable offers. Once you get off the plane, you can actually use it and call your loved ones. In short, time saved.
Finally, the benefit of these cards is also economical. The prices are particularly advantageous compared to the international offers of traditional operators. This is the most interesting solution to use your mobile phone abroad and avoid astronomical bills. Moreover, Explod offers many offers that adapt to everyone, allowing you to pay only for what you really need.
What SIM cards are offered at Explod?
Explod offers several international SIM cards. The first is the multi-use card which allows you to make your calls from any country, but also send SMS and use your data. This complete solution allows you to use your smartphone without restrictions, as if you were in France.
For those who want to focus on the basics, i.e. the internet, there are also data SIM cards. Working in up to 147 countries. These give you access to a certain number of GB for a certain period. Obviously, it is possible to recharge it during your trip. This is the ideal solution if you only use applications and web services that require connectivity. You will be able to make your calls via WhatsApp or other applications and replace your SMS messages with messages on these same platforms.
More specifically, Explod also offers two SIM cards that are only for travel in the US. Both are local maps, meaning maps of the US mobile network and therefore cannot be used anywhere else:
- America SIM Card : This card is valid for the USA, but also Canada and Mexico. It relies on the local AT&T network. It gives access to unlimited calls, SMS and data for 30 days. It comes in SIM and eSIM versions.
- USA plus SIM card : This is limited to the USA only and uses the local T-Mobile network. It offers unlimited calls and texts to France and the USA, as well as unlimited internet use on US territory for one month. On the other hand, this card is only available in Physics. As a reminder, delivery of the card is free at Explod.
How do SIM cards work in Explod?
By connecting to your Explod.com customer account, you can access all the practical information: your card balance, call history, rates, reloads, etc. The Explod website also provides instructions to help you use an international SIM card. You will learn, for example, that to make a call from abroad, you must first dial the country code (in this case +33 for France), then the number of the contact you want to call. In short, using an Explod card for your trips means choosing the best rates, but also comfort.
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