Roaming fees Do you know what roaming is? It’s the fees your French operator will charge you if you use your plan abroad. In the case of a trip to Costa Rica, this can quickly add up, especially if you use the internet! Carrier Rate SFR €13.20 / MB Free Mobile €7.50 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Buy a SIM card before you leave As you’ve guessed, going to Costa Rica with your French SIM card is not a wise idea. One solution is to buy a dedicated SIM card before you travel; you’ll receive a physical SIM at your home that you can use as…

Roaming fees Planning a trip to the other side of the world? Lucky you! You’re in for a treat! If you’re wondering how to get internet in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Your first thought might be to use your French phone plan. I’d advise against it! The bill will add up very, very quickly. Here are the roaming rates for the main French carriers. Carrier Rate SFR €13.20 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Buy a SIM card before you leave So it makes sense not to use your French plan (unless you’re with Free!). Why not…

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Roaming fees Planning a trip to Israel and wondering if you can use your French phone plan? That’s a bad idea. While you can now use a French plan across the EU without fearing a hefty bill, it’s not the case elsewhere. If you use your French SIM card in Israel, the bill will skyrocket. In fact, just using a single megabyte will cost you. Carrier Rate Orange €13.31/MB SFR €13.20 / MB Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Buy a SIM card before you leave To avoid having to mortgage your house for 4G in Israel, one solution is to order a prepaid…

Roaming fees Planning a trip to Peru and thinking of using your French mobile plan there? Very bad idea, it will cost you a fortune! Carriers charge ridiculous roaming rates. roaming, at exorbitant prices. Find out how much 1 MB of internet costs in Peru with SFR, Bouygues, Free, and Orange. Carrier Prices Free Mobile €9.70 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB SFR €13.20 / MB So using a French SIM card in Peru is out of the question; luckily, there are alternatives. Buy a SIM card before you leave The most obvious solution is to buy a specialized SIM card for Peru before you leave. You’ll…

Roaming fees Wondering if you can use your French SIM card in Brazil to access the internet? The answer is no, unless you’re okay with getting a bill for several hundred, or even thousands, of euros. Except with Free Mobile! For reference, here are the roaming fees charged by the main French operators for using a single measly megabyte of internet (roughly equivalent to loading two photos). Carrier Rate Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB SFR €13.20 / MB Orange €13.31/MB If you don’t want to be in debt for three generations, plan another solution. Buy a SIM card before you leave First option:…

Roaming fees If you want to avoid an unpleasant surprise on your phone bill when you get back from vacation in Singapore, you should avoid using your French SIM card there. Indeed, roaming charges are hefty. Here’s what 1 MB of data costs with the four main French carriers. Carrier Rate SFR €13.20 / MB Free €9.70 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB In other words, you’ll pay €10 every time you upload two photos. That stings a bit! Buy a SIM card before you leave The easiest solution for the lazy is to buy a SIM card before you leave. It’ll be delivered to your home,…

Roaming Fees Be careful not to get caught out! Although Switzerland is a European country, it is not part of the European Union. So you won’t necessarily get free roaming with your French plan. And it can cost you (especially with SFR ^^)! Here’s what 1 MB of internet costs with the main French carriers. Carrier Rate SFR €1.98 / MB Free Included in the €20 plan Bouygues €0.06 / MB Orange Included Buy a SIM card before you leave If you want a SIM card to use in Switzerland without any nasty out-of-plan surprises, one option is to buy a SIM card before you leave. You’ll receive it at…