• How to save money on international roaming when you are travelling abroad

    mobilePlanning to travel abroad on a holiday? You will need to carry your mobile phone along to keep in touch with your friends and family. However, using your mobile when you are on international roaming can be really expensive. But good news is that you can save a lot when you are on international roaming. Here is a quick comparison for international roaming expenses you will incur with Vodafone, Airtel and Matrix.

    The below mentioned comparison between Vodafone International roaming charges, Airtel international roaming and Matrix calling cards has been done based on the following assumption:

    No. of days Abroad – 10 days, Local minutes (in foreign country) – 5 minutes daily, Calls to India – 15 minutes daily, Incoming calls – 5 minutes daily, Outgoing SMS – 2 daily

    Vodafone Airtel Matrix  Calling Card
    UK Rs.26,300.00 Rs.9,724.50 Rs.7,427.00
    USA Rs.33,050.00 Rs.8,275.50 Rs.7,724.00
    Australia Rs.22,930.00 Rs.11,115.00 Rs.9,287.00
    Thailand Rs.19,200.00 Rs.14,782.50 Rs.10,284.00
    Hong Kong Rs.24,050.00 Rs.8,010.00 Rs.5,494.00

    From this comparison it is clear that Matrix is the best option if you are travelling abroad. However, Matrix charges a refundable security deposit for the sim card it provides. Happy saving and happy travelling.

    Published on July 3, 2010 · Filed under: Travel; Tagged as:
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  • willamalex

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    An international SIM card has many benefits for any international traveler. It is one of the best ways to keep your call
    and text messaging costs down