International SIM cards and prepaid eSIMs are presented as a solution for managing mobile internet usage while traveling. In a partner article published on August 28, 2024, BFMTV details several offers from Explod, including cards specifically for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Since the text doesn’t specify the prices, it doesn’t allow users to compare the savings compared to a traditional mobile plan.
Prepaid cards for connected travel
Abroad, access to mobile data depends on the terms of your French mobile plan and your destination. For travelers whose plan doesn’t include data in the country they’re visiting, BFMTV presents international SIM cards as an alternative to roaming options offered by mobile operators.
The principle described is that of a prepaid card, usable during the stay and rechargeable. Depending on the chosen plan, it can provide access to calls, SMS, and internet, or mobile data only. The eSIM, on the other hand, is purchased online and activated remotely, without a physical card.
The partner content highlights the absence of a subscription and the ability to manage usage throughout the trip. It also claims that prepayment helps avoid exceeding the data allowance. These elements are presented as features of the offers, without details on their terms and conditions or pricing.
The Explod formulas described
Three types of offers are being discussed. The multi-purpose card would allow users to make calls, send text messages, and use mobile data. Data SIM cards, on the other hand, are designed for internet access and are advertised as working in up to 147 countries. They provide access to a set amount of data for a specific period and can be topped up during the stay.
For travel within North America, the text presents two offers based on local networks. The AMERICA SIM card is advertised as valid in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, on the AT&T network, for 30 days. It would include unlimited calls, texts, and internet and would be available as a physical card or eSIM.
The USA Plus card, according to the published description, is limited to the United States and uses the T-Mobile network. It includes unlimited calls and texts to France and the United States, as well as unlimited internet access within the US for one month. This plan is described as being available only as a physical card; delivery is advertised as free.
What to compare before choosing
The Explod customer account allows users to check their balance, call history, and rates, as well as top up their card. The user guide on the website reminds users that they must dial the country code to make a call. For example, to call a French number from abroad, the guide provides the country code +33.
The presentation, however, provides no pricing information, nor details on data allowances or the duration of the data plans. Therefore, it doesn’t allow for a concrete comparison of these plans with roaming charges from a French operator. The text also specifies that this is partner content in which the BFMTV editorial team had no involvement.
Source: Home Travel – News (www.bfmtv.com)
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