When you are traveling overseas make sure your Cell Phone plan includes roaming to ensure you can keep in touch with loved ones while you are away.
If your plan doesn't include international roaming here are some options depending on your mobile provider.
Spark: For $20 you can get a package which includes 200 inbound call minutes, 200 outbound call minutes, 200 Texts and 500 Megabytes to use over 7 Days. For $15 you can get 500 Megabytes of data to use over 7 days
*Note: If you DO NOT choose to buy a package you can be charged for calls, Texts and data usage.
Click on the link bellow to find out more
Vodafone: If you are on a monthly plan with Vodafone you will be offered a $5 a day plan which allows you to use your NZ phone plan overseas. When you reach your destination and switch on your phone on, you will get a welcome Text from Vodafone. It will tell you how much it costs to use your phone overseas, for example if your destination is covered by Daily Roaming, as well as other useful information.
Click on the link bellow to find out more
https://www.vodafone.co.nz/help/mobile/before-you-roam/#Before
Another option is to purchase a prepaid roaming sim package for the region of your travel: Every prepaid SIM card offer includes: Mobile internet and/or Phone calls and Text messages. Each product comes with a detailed description of the offer available
Click on the link bellow to find out more
https://www.simoptions.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4vT5v-es3AIVRQoqCh3QvAI0EAAYASAAEgIfOfD_BwE
If you have any questions about any of the following options contact your cell phone provider before you travel.
