If you’ve ever travelled overseas before, you’ve probably heard of data roaming. Data roaming lets you access the internet and other online services when you’re outside of your home country, by enabling your device to connect to a foreign network.
 

WHY IS CHOOSING A RELIABLE DATA ROAMING PLAN IMPORTANT? 

In the digital era we live in, most of us can’t imagine truly going offline, even when we’re travelling. In fact, data roaming costs have also become highly competitive with local data plans today. That’s why all of giga’s plans come with FREE roaming data that can be used across 5 popular destinations: Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and South Korea.

Here are some reason why having access to the internet when you’re overseas is important: 

STAYING CONNECTED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Whether it’s your young kids, elderly parents, or BFF you can, being reachable at any time is crucial. Knowing that you are always just a phone call away from your loved ones allows you to travel with a peace of mind. And sometimes, you just can’t wait to share your favourite moments with your loved ones and share with them all the details of your trip!

KEEPING UP WITH WORK OR ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Most of us would still need access to our emails and important documents whenever we travel. A reliable roaming network is especially important when you need to retrieve a work file or answer a last-minute work call while exploring a holiday destination. It also means you can work remotely (hopefully you don’t need to) if you’re required to do so.

EXPLORING NEW PLACES WITHOUT WORRIES

Finding your way around a foreign country can be challenging, especially if you don’t speak the language or are unfamiliar with the culture and social norms. Mobile data provides you access to navigation maps,  translation apps, currency converters, updates on weather conditions, flight schedules, local events, and more useful information to ensure your holiday doesn’t go wrong. Having constant access to a wealth of information and resources helps to drastically reduce the anxiety of being in a totally new country so you roam and explore with confidence.
 

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR EMERGENCIES

In case of emergencies, you will definitely need to be connected to the local network so you can contact emergency services and locate the nearest medical facilities as soon as possible. Having timely assistance could be the key to survival in such situations.
 

ABOUT GIGAROAM

With giga, you can ensure seamless and cost-effective connectivity while traveling. Data roaming will automatically be enabled when you arrive in your overseas destination, without needing to swap your SIM. #gigatip: Ensure that you have turned “ON” data roaming in your device settings to start surfing!  

giga’s roaming services automatically deactivates once all your data is used up so you will never experience any bill shocks or excess charges. Never pay more than you use when travelling with giga!

Once the free roaming data that comes with your giga! plan has been fully utilised, you can stack on a gigaRoam packs are also available so you have access to endless data for your every need. gigaRoam starts from $5 per 1GB and automatically activates when you arrive at your destination.

At giga, we‘re all about making your mobile experience FEEL GOOD. That’s why we’re constantly listening to your feedback so we can innovate new and better ways to keep you connected!

 

Sign up for giga today at www.giga.com.sg/mobile/esim