Monday, June 17, 2013

Call to Philippines Using International Roaming Services: Globe vs. Smart vs. Sun Cellular

Using your cellular phone abroad can be pricey. When calling someone outside the country using activated roaming service, the entire process is almost the same as phoning another person in the Philippines. In the Philippines, the three giant mobile telecommunications providers -- Smart, Globe and Sun Cellular offer both outbound and inbound roaming services, so you can travel abroad and call Philippines without even changing your phone's SIM card.

How do international roaming services work? Mobile phone carriers usually have roaming agreements, basically allowing subscribers to use the same wireless network when traveling outside the country. In general, you don't need to do anything as the foreign carrier will handle it, and you will notice another telecom provider's name on your phone's screen.

By using international roaming, you can travel overseas and still enjoy the convenience of your own mobile phone. Telecommunication service providers have their own outbound roaming service offerings. Here is a brief overview on Smart, Globe and Sun Cellular's international roaming service offerings, so anyone traveling abroad can call Philippines in the most convenient way.

For Globe Telecom, the company offers postpaid and prepaid international roaming. Roaming activation must be done at least 24 hours before departing the country. To activate your roaming, you will need at least P100 credit balance; otherwise, your roaming activation request will not be granted.

Make sure you maintain a balance of P80.00 so you can call to Philippines while roaming abroad -- take note, if your balance is less than this, you cannot make a call. Furthermore, you will need a minimum of P100 balance everyday to maintain the roaming service. For postpaid subscribers, the roaming services are pre-activated, although it is still encouraged to contact Globe's roaming hotline (+63-7301212) before you leave the country.

Sun Cellular also offers international roaming services for Sun subscribers. Their outbound roaming allows users to use their Sun cell phones while traveling to any destinations around the world. But of course, the availability of roaming services worldwide still depends on the partner operators.

There is no activation fee when subscribing to Sun Cellular International Roaming Service. You only have to pay for the calls that you made. When computing your call charges, the call rates of the country for which you are roaming will apply and this include applicable surcharges/taxes.

Smart offers postpaid and prepaid international roaming service too. For Smart Postpaid and Infinity, the international roaming is pre-activated for the following plans: Smart Postpaid Plans 1800, 2500 and 3500; Infinity Plan 3500, 5000 and 8000; and Smart Postpaid Plans Below 1500. There are no applications or roaming deposit fees needed.

For Smart Prepaid subscribers, international roaming is available in selected countries. The call rates differ every month depending on the call charges of the roaming operator and the current foreign exchange rate. To receive and make calls, you should maintain at least a balance requirement of 1 minute roaming call rate + 25 pesos.

It is very important to understand how to use your phone while traveling in another country. Today, many OFWs prefer using international roaming services to call to Philippines as this option saves them lots of money and load. Getting in touch with their loved ones has never been this convenient and easy via text and call.

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