Roaming Charges

Why are international roaming charges so expensive?

Over the years, mobile phone carriers have never really competed on mobile roaming charges. This is due, in part, to the fact that there are no regulatory reasons for them to compete as the the Australian Government has no ability to influence the amount that an overseas carrier charges an Australian traveller to roam onto their network.

Both the ACCC, and an Australian Parliamentary Committee, have held extensive enquiries into international roaming, with little or no benefits for travellers. Roaming costs remain outrageously high, and keep increasing.

This is not unique to Australia; the same situation applies in almost every country. That is the reason, that products like the BackChat GlobalSIM delivery fantastic savings, and continue to gain users. The use of a dedicated travel sim is now standard for experienced travellers looking to reduce the costs of global roaming.

Slashing the cost of Roaming

BackChat Mobile's GlobalSIM was created specifically for Australian travellers. All our rates are in Australian Dollars, and all usage is calculated in Australian dollars. Some othe products claiming to be for Australians, actually calculate their usage in Euros, US Dollars and other currencies. So, as the currencies change in value, so does the cost of making a call. This never happens with BackChat Mobile. There are no hidden costs or surcharges, no flagfalls and no complicated rates.

As with everything we do at Backchat Mobile, our roaming call rates and using the service are really simple. Included in our pack is a really easy-to-understand instruction manual. We are always happy to talk you through all aspects of activating and testing your GlobalSIM before you leave Australia so you have confidence in being able to communicate while overseas. You never again have to get stung by the costs of international mobile calling.

Please call us with any queries on 1300 422 252.