A data roaming plan lets you stay connected anywhere you go by accessing the local network of your travel destination. Choosing a good data roaming service is like choosing the right adventure buddy—it’s essential for a stress-free vacation. Let's explore how to pick the best plan for your travel needs!

Data Roaming or Prepaid Local SIM?

Data roaming is usually bundled with your existing mobile plan and can be directly purchased from trusted network providers. On the other hand, hunting for prepaid local SIM or hanging out at Wifi hotspots can lead to unforeseen outcomes, such as getting overcharged and scammed in an unfamiliar environment, buying more data than required, or dealing with a sluggish, unreliable, or worse, potential unsecure network.

For giga users, free asia roaming data is included across all of giga's plans, and activates automatically upon arrival at your destination. The asia roaming data can be used across top travel destinations in the region including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea and India. On top of that, all 5G plan comes with free International roaming which can be used across 34 destionations worldwide. Stay connected effortlessly across borders, no swapping of sim cards required!

Understand The Pricing Model

We’ve all heard of horror stories of friends and family coming home to bill shocks that ruin the memory of a wonderful vacation. Most mobile plan providers in Singapore offer data roaming options that can be added to a regular plan for an additional fee. You may be offered ‘unlimited data’ with an attractively low starting price, but the final charge depends on your total data usage throughout your trip. 

At giga, we keep things simple. Your free roaming entitlements are automatically activated on arrival and automatically deactivated once fully utilised to prevent unnecessary charges and bill shocks. Your data roaming usage can also be tracked in real time via the giga App.

Remember to always read the terms and conditions carefully to make sure there will be no extra hidden charges, such as SIM activation fees. Our giga app provides full transparency for customers by letting you track all your mobile charges and data usage clearly in one place. Check out our budget friendly guide to data roaming here.
 

Don’t Pay For Extra Features

Certain features of a roaming data plan may not be applicable for your travel needs, such as international calls and SMS. Nowadays, most of us use online messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram which only require Wifi or a data connection to operate. Consider getting a data-only plan to get the best value for your travel needs.

Look For Fuss-Free Activation

The best data roaming plans are straightforward and user-friendly. Opt for plans that don’t require complicated steps to set up and make sure you know how to activate your roaming service for your particular smartphone device. You don’t want to be stranded without data after landing at the airport or spend valuable travel time figuring out how to get your data services up and running. 

That’s why the monthly data roaming on giga’s plans are designed to activate automatically upon arrival at your destination, to ensure you stay seamlessly connected without any interruption!

Read The Reviews

Before purchasing a data roaming plan, it’s always a good idea to take the time to read online reviews so you can make an informed decision and be prepared for similar issues that may crop up with your data roaming plan.

giga has garnered over 20,000 reviews on Google, boasting an impressive 4.8-star rating. This is a testament to the customer satisfaction with giga’s mobile services.

Looking for the best data roaming plan for your next trip?

All of giga’s plans come with FREE Asia roaming data that can be used across 5 popular destinations: Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and South Korea. Discover our top-pick 5G eSIM plan that lets you enjoy 300GB for just $18.33!

Find out whether data roaming or a prepaid travel SIM is better for you here.

About gigaRoam

After your free monthly roaming data has been fully utilised, you can purchase gigaRoam packs starting from $5 per 1GB. gigaRoam is available across 48 destinations!

At giga! we‘re all about making your mobile experience FEEL GOOD. That’s why we’re constantly listening to 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