With school holidays beginning, many families are preparing for their annual summer vacations. As they pack their suitcases with sunscreen and swimwear, there is one essential item that they may be forgetting: an eSIM from roaming data provider easySim.global.
The reason? To avoid the dreaded bill shock caused by excessive roaming charges that can spoil a trip upon return.
In today’s digital age, it is common for people to rely on their phones for communication, navigation, and entertainment while traveling abroad. However, the costs of mobile data vary significantly from country to country, network to network, and contract to contract. This means that holidaymakers must carefully read the fine print to determine their roaming charges and calculate their usage, which can be challenging with data-intensive activities such as video streaming and social media usage.
According to research by Ofcom, 19% of holidaymakers are unaware of the potential extra charges when using their phones abroad, and a similar proportion do not research roaming charges before traveling. This lack of awareness can result in unexpected and expensive mobile bills upon returning home.
To address this issue, easySim.global offers a low-cost, prepaid eSIM that gives users peace of mind that they will not face any nasty shocks on their mobile bills due to data usage during their holiday. The company’s eSIMs are available for various destinations worldwide and are compatible with a wide range of devices.
“UK networks do have a default data roaming limit for consumers, ranging from £39-£54 per month,” explains a spokesperson from easySim.global. “However, who wants to pay more than £50 to use their phone on holiday or risk losing connection just when they need it most? Besides, we’ve all heard horror stories of people ignoring warning texts and running up horrific bills.”
One such horror story is that of Scottish MSP Michael Matheson, whose sons ran up £11,000 of data charges on his device while on holiday in Morocco last year. Had the family used easySim.global’s eSIM, they could have received 5GB of roaming data for just £16, covering a stay of up to 30 days.
While it may be possible to purchase a local SIM card upon arrival at the destination, this comes with its own set of issues, such as not being able to receive phone calls or SMS messages on the regular number and the risk of losing or damaging the original SIM card.
“In contrast, easySim.global’s eSIMs are delivered via email within minutes, allowing users to install them alongside their existing SIMs,” notes the spokesperson. “This means they can be contacted by phone or text on their usual number and enjoy top-quality connectivity wherever they go, without having to worry about swapping SIM cards or finding secure Wi-Fi.”
The ease and convenience of easySim.global’s eSIMs make them an ideal solution for families with multiple devices. By getting an eSIM for each family member, they can all enjoy their holiday without the risk of a nasty bill shock upon their return. And for those who need to catch up on work while abroad, the eSIM can even be used to tether a laptop to a phone.
Prices for easySim.global’s eSIMs start at just £4 for 1GB of data for seven days in Europe (including Turkey), with even lower rates available by using discount codes found on the company’s website or on the Money Saving Expert website.
For further information, customers can contact easySim.global’s 24/7 online customer support team or visit their website. easySim.global is part of the easy family of brands, known for providing great value to customers. The company has a 4.7/5 rating on reviews.io and can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.