Avoid Roaming Fees: How to Call and Text While Traveling

Whether you’re booking a table at a restaurant, confirming details with an Airbnb host, or coordinating with a local tour guide, having a local phone number for texting and calling is essential. However, roaming fees are not the price of staying connected while traveling. Here’s how to make calls and texts affordable abroad.

In this blog, we’ll explore practical ways to avoid roaming charges while ensuring you stay connected with local people and businesses during your trip.

Why Do You Need a Local Phone Number While Traveling?

For many short-term travelers, messaging apps like WhatsApp or Messenger aren’t always practical. Businesses, hosts, and service providers often rely on traditional SMS and phone calls to communicate. Some common scenarios include:

• Confirming your stay with a host on Airbnb or similar platforms.
• Making restaurant reservations or booking last-minute tours.
• Receiving critical updates, such as flight changes or appointment confirmations.

Sure, you could handle these tasks with your home line—if you don’t mind the shocking roaming charges waiting for you on your next bill. But if you'd rather avoid the hassle and save money, getting a local phone number is the smart choice.

Introducing the Textr US/CA/UK Phone Number Package

The US/CA/UK Phone Number Package is your all-in-one solution for local data, calling, and texting in the US, Canada, or UK. Designed for short-term travelers, this package makes staying connected seamless and stress-free.

Here’s what makes it special:

• Local Phone Number: Enjoy unlimited local calls and texts throughout your trip. This is ideal for contacting businesses, service providers, and local entities.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: Stay online with included local data, allowing you to browse, use navigation apps, and stay connected to the internet alongside calls and texts.
• Effortless Activation: Set up your eSIM or SIM before your trip and activate it upon arrival—no delays or complications.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: Combine data, calls, and texts in one convenient package, all managed through the Textr eSIM app.
• Flexible Renewals: Renew within 7 days of expiry to keep your local number active without any interruptions.‍
• eSIM or Physical SIM Options: Choose what works best for your device compatibility.

How to Avoid Roaming Fees for Texts and Calls

Here are the top reasons to choose the Textr Phone Number Package for affordable communication:

1. No Roaming Charges: Avoid excessive fees with a local number that allows for unlimited incoming texts and calls from any region.
2. Support for SMS Verification Codes: Receive OTPs and verification messages for most services without worrying about delays or restrictions.‍
3. Call and Text History: Keep a record of your communications through the Textr eSIM app, even after your plan expires.

Final Tips for Staying Connected

Before your trip, plan ahead to avoid unnecessary communication hassles:

• Purchase and activate your Textr eSIM package in advance.
• Share your local number with key contacts, like your Airbnb host or tour organizer.
• Use free Wi-Fi to supplement your data needs when possible.

By equipping yourself with the right tools, you can stay connected to local people and entities without worrying about roaming fees or missed communications.