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  • July 9, 2024
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Hi

what would be the best way of using my phone in the above country as it’s not in the free roaming countries? TIA 

Best answer by andewhite

Get a local SIM card when arrive in SA, @Steve007

Alternatively, if your handset is eSIM capable maybe try a data-only eSIM with a travel plan for SA. 

For example, https://roamless.com, https://www.airalo.com/south-africa-esim, etcetera.

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  • July 9, 2024

Get a local SIM card when arrive in SA, @Steve007

Alternatively, if your handset is eSIM capable maybe try a data-only eSIM with a travel plan for SA. 

For example, https://roamless.com, https://www.airalo.com/south-africa-esim, etcetera.


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  • July 9, 2024

Thanks,Silly question but if I had WiFi would I be charged? 


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Thanks,Silly question but if I had WiFi would I be charged? 

Only if the Wi-Fi network you’re using was not free-of-charge. 
 

You would not be able to call / text like normal if using Wi-Fi though.