You can use your local mobile number in abroad at low cost

By MJ web Desk On Sep 3, 2022

JIO

Jio Offers Best Tariffs on International Roaming. Simply Recharge Before Travelling and use as soon as you reach your destination. Packs available for 170 countries. Jio Offers Lowest PayGo Rates Across The World. Just Top-Up to make outgoing calls starting at ` 2/min.Get extra IR benefits on recharge of 1101/ 1201 pack.

International Wi-Fi Calling

India calling at 1 from anywhere in the world over Wi-Fi.

In-Flight Connectivity

Make and receive calls 20000 feet above the ground

Pack Expired While Abroad? No Worries!

Recharge through MyJio & continue to enjoy uninterrupted International Roaming services.

MyJio is your one stop destination for recharges, UPI & payments, managing Jio devices, Movies, Music, News, Games, Quizzes & a lot more

• MyJio Home:

Shortcuts to your favourite features across the app, hottest music & movies, games & more

• Account details:

i. Balance & usage: View real-time account balance or amount due for payments and usage patterns for calls, data and SMS

ii. Recharges: Get calendar reminder for your due recharges!

iv. JioTunes: Set or manage your JioTunes. Let music express your mood!

International Roaming usage charges will be applicable based on the location where you are travelling in, the roaming network used and the kind of usage (Outgoing Local, Call back to India, Outgoing International, Incoming Calls, SMS & Data)

Jio IR charges are applicable as per the following two options:

Pay Go IR Rates – Standard rates available as default for prepaid & Postpaid Jio customers

Unlimited IR Packs – Subscription based

Depending on the usage need, our customers can avail Jio IR Pay Go service or subscribe to IR Unlimited Packs:

For low to moderate IR usage across all countries, IR Pay Go service is recommended with rates starting as low as Rs.2 per min.

For medium to high usage in select 22 countries, customers can subscribe Unlimited IR Packs.

io offers you 5 IR pack options as per your usage need:

IR 1101 Pack – Applicable in 111 countries

IR 1201 Pack – Applicable in 170 countries

Unlimited IR Packs – 3 validity options, applicable for 22 countries

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VI – Vodafone Idea

India’s two most popular telecom brands are now one – Vodafone and Idea is now Vi™.

Vi™ App is for all erstwhile Vodafone and Idea connections & assists in:

Making instant online mobile recharges and online postpaid bill payments

• Recommended and personalized prepaid and postpaid plans

• Registering queries/ complaints

International Roaming Queries:

How can I use my Vi mobile in a foreign country i.e. on International Roaming?

To use your Vi mobile in a foreign country, you need to activate International Roaming service on your mobile before you leave India

International Roaming service allows you to use your phone in a foreign country. However, all the usage is charged as per applicable standard International Roaming rates. These rates differ from country to country. Given below is the range for the rates for various types of usage :

To use your phone freely in a foreign country without worrying about high bills, it is advisable that you purchase an International Roaming Pack. With a Vi Roaming pack, you can get Unlimited Free Data & Calls in most popular countries. Our packs cover more than 80 countries and we have packs to suit all kinds of trips – 1 day / 7 day packs for short trips and 10 day / 14 day / 28 day packs for longer holiday / stay abroad.

If you plan to purchase an International Roaming pack, then you do not need to activate the International Roaming service separately.

To activate International Roaming Service or Pack, you can simply go to the International Roaming section on the Vi app for more details mentioned below.

How can I activate International Roaming service on my number?

Prepaid

For customers from Kolkata, West Bengal, Orissa and Bihar circles: Send ACT IR as SMS to 144 (toll-free)

For customers from all other circles: International Roaming service is pre-activated.

For all Vi Prepaid subscribers, there are no charges for the service till such time the phone is not used on International Roaming. Only upon using your Vi prepaid mobile on International Roaming (for Outgoing calls, Incoming calls, Outgoing SMS & Data usage), you will be charged International Roaming service charge of Rs 99 covering next 28 days, in addition to the usage charges at applicable rates. The service charge of Rs.99 recurs every 28 days if you continue to be in International Roaming.

NOTE: If you activate an International Roaming pack before leaving India, you will NOT be charged the International Roaming service charge of Rs99.

Postpaid

Postpaid users need to activate International Roaming service before leaving the country. One can activate the service by visiting the Vi app or by calling up our Customer Care on 199 (toll-free).

Can I activate the International Roaming service after reaching another country?

YES, You can activate International Roaming Service after reaching another country, through Vi app or Vi website www.myvi.in by connecting to a local Wi-Fi. The service takes about 30 minutes to get activated after you have submitted the request. You may need to switch off your phone and switch it on to get it latched on to the available network once the service is activated.

However, it is advisable to activate the International Roaming service and pack before you leave India.

How can I purchase an International Roaming pack?

Simply log in to the Vi App on your Vi mobile or visit www.myvi.in and choose a pack as per your requirement and submit the pack activation request. You can even book your pack upto 60 days in advance to avoid last minute hassle.

Can I activate an International Roaming pack in advance?

Yes, you can activate an International Roaming pack upto 60 days in advance. You can submit a Future Dated Request on our My ViTM App or Vi website, as per your date of travel. The pack will get activated at 00:00 hours on the date you submit the request for. Just in case, your travel plan gets changed for any reason, you can cancel your pack activation request any time before the pack activation date. However, once the pack is activated, you cannot cancel the request irrespective of whether you travel or not.

This advance booking facility for International Roaming packs is available only for postpaid customers. We currently do not have this facility for prepaid customers.

Can I purchase an International Roaming Pack after reaching another country?

YES, you can purchase an International Roaming Pack after reaching another country, through Vi app or Vi website www.myvi.in by connecting to a local Wi-Fi. It takes about 30 minutes for the pack to get activated after you have submitted the request.

However, it is advisable to purchase the International Roaming pack before you leave India.

You can even book your pack upto 60 days in advance to avoid any last minute hassle.

Can I use my phone in a foreign country, if I do not buy a pack?

You can use your phone in a foreign country, without an International Roaming pack, as long as you have activated the International Roaming service on your mobile. However, it is advisable to use an International Roaming pack to avoid high bill as you will be charged as per the standard rates.

For prepaid customers from Kolkata, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar circles, International Roaming Services need to be activated before travelling by sending ACT IR as SMS to 144 (toll-free ).

For Prepaid customers from all other circles, International Roaming service is pre-activated.

Postpaid users need to activate International Roaming service before leaving the country.

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AIRTEL

Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 18 countries across Asia and Africa. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the company ranks amongst the top 3 mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers. In India, the company’s product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, fixed line services, high speed home broadband, DTH, enterprise services including national & international long distance services to carriers. In the rest of the geographies, it offers 2G, 3G, 4G wireless services and mobile commerce. Bharti Airtel had over 418 million customers across its operations at the end of December 2019.

The Airtel Thanks App is your one-stop destination for Airtel recharge, money transfer using BHIM UPI, online bill payment & lots of exciting plans. Thanks to Instant Money Transfer and BHIM UPI, sending money to near ones got easier. You can also open a Savings Account instantly with the Airtel Payment Bank. The Airtel Thanks App provides a myriad of features & services that make your lives easier.

BSNL

How to activate : Please fill up a service request form along with two self attested photograph and a copy of passport. Visit to the nearest BSNL Customer Care Centre and collect the special International Roaming SIM.