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Data roaming redefined

Data Roaming Redefined

Instant mobile data from the moment you touch down, and local numbers so you can call like a local anywhere.

Zapme data plans

What is international roaming?

International roaming is a service that helps mobile phone users stay connected when abroad, allowing them to connect to local partner networks to make calls, send text messages and access mobile data.

Typically, this is where travellers get stung with hefty daily charges, or really expensive international calling rates for pay-as-you-go usage.

With Zapme’s eSIM these exorbitant daily charges are scrapped.

You simply buy a global or country data package to cover where you’re travelling to. Your data will be available to activate from the moment you land in the country. Simply track your data usage within the Zapme app and top up if needed.

Typical roaming

$10/day

And upwards, in hefty daily roaming charges.

With Zapme’s eSIM

Zero

Daily roaming charges, and no hidden additional fees, ever.

No expensive daily mobile roaming charges!

Expensive daily data plans?

With Zapme you get instant mobile data from the moment you touch down, available in over 150+ countries.

Exorbitant international phone calls?

With Zapme you can buy a Zapme number and be anywhere in the world while making local calls using your new Zapme number in that country.

Travelling abroad?

Embrace the freedom of borderless connectivity with Zapme’s global or country data solutions. No matter where you go, we've got you covered.

Everywhere you go.

Simple, transparent, low cost international connectivity on prepaid that travels with you. When it comes to calling you can buy a mobile or local number in another country and call like a local, and monitor your call usage within the Zapme app.

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Prepaid international connectivity, with a twist…

At Zapme we do things differently, completely rethinking and reimagining the way international roaming should be done.

Zero daily roaming charges

Our radically transparent pricing means you’re always in control. No daily charges, no hidden additional fees, ever.

No bill shock

With real-time data usage reporting inside the Zapme app you can track your usage on the fly, with no nasty surprises when you get home.

Touchdown connection

Your data will be instantly connected as soon as your plane lands or when you turn on your mobile data.

‘Truly Global’ or country plans

Your prepaid international package will travel with you everywhere you go. Available on subscription plans or within the specified time frame.

Get excited for eSIMs that are different

Historically, staying connected with international roaming abroad has been painful at best, and painfully expensive at worst.

Until Zapme you’ve only had two options:

Option 1

Activate international roaming on your existing mobile plan, and get stung by hefty daily roaming fees.

Option 2

Buy a local SIM and go through the painful process of connecting in a new country and adopting a new number, carrying separate SIMs and losing access to your normal daily-use phone number.

Archaic and outdated? There’s a better way!

  • Keep your number
  • Ditch the second SIM
  • Scrap the daily roaming fees
  • No SIM swapping, and no tiny bits of plastic to carry around and lose

A Global Data Pack for 150+ Countries

Stay connected in the destinations that matter to you. We service over three times as many locations as our closest mobile network competitors.

Most frequently asked questions and answers

How do I purchase data packages from Zapme?

To purchase data from Zapme, please follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Zapme account2. Click on the ‘eSIM’ icon in the nav menu 3. Select package type eg. Single Countries, Global 100+ or Global 150+4. Select desired plan and whether it’s subscription or 1 month only and hit ‘Confirm’5. Review your order and click on the ‘Confirm’ button again6. If you have a promo or rewards code, add it up and press ‘Process Payment’7. Enter your payment information and click on the ‘Pay’ button9. You then have 1 month to determine when to activate your data.Bought Zapme data and not flying for 2 weeks? Simple. You can activate it 2 weeks before you leave or when you touch down – we recommend doing it before you take off to make sure it’s active and receiving data when you land.
Do I need to activate international roaming?

No, having Zapme data does NOT require you to activate international roaming when you travel abroad. You simply choose when you want your Zapme data plan to be activated and it’s ready to use as soon as you arrive in the country your plan covers. If you do have your current mobile carrier’s data roaming or international roaming activated you could incur daily roaming charges from them directly. If you’re not sure, check with your carrier about managing your global or international roaming settings before you leave.

Can I purchase multiple phone numbers?

Yes, Zapme allows you to buy multiple numbers for multiple countries all linked to your Zapme account and any existing mobile telephone you have. You can also switch between those numbers any time while keeping them all active and being able to make and receive calls, as normal. It’s magic!

How can I connect my existing number to Zapme?

After you have created your account with Zapme, you will be asked to either buy a new Zapme number or ‘connect your existing number’. Once you press ‘connect your existing number’, choose your country code and enter your number in the field where we will send that number an OTP for you to use. Our system will confirm and then that’s it! Your number is connected. It’s that easy.

How long does a data plan last?

You have the option to purchase a plan on a monthly subscription or just 1 month only.

For a subscription plan you will be charged on the same day of each month and you can cancel at any time or until your data is used up. Don’t forget you can always Upgrade or Top Up your Zapme data at anytime within the month.

Can I pause my monthly data plan once it is active?

No, once your data plan is active, you will have 1 month to use it.

Can I hotspot my data to someone else’s phone?

Yes. Your data is yours to use freely, so go for it.

What speeds and connectivity does Zapme give me?

This depends on the country you’re using your Zapme data in. Zapme gives you 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G data and we always try to maintain a consistent quality of service with multi-network coverage. This means we don’t just use a single telco provider in the country and we will connect to the closest tower.

How do I check my Zapme data usage and see how much I have left?

You go to your Zapme app and tap ‘eSIM’ in the menu at the bottom of the app and choose the plan you want to view. It shows you how much data and time is remaining.

More answers in the FAQ centre and Knowledge Centre.

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