While travelling internationally, staying connected with your business and your team members is of utmost importance. Here are some decisions to avoid when it comes to your connectivity.

Common Communication Pitfalls When Travelling Overseas

Because of a lack of experience or knowledge, some overseas business travellers make choices that lead to poor communication. At other times, it could lead to costs spiralling out of control.

Here are some decisions to avoid.

• Choosing a local SIM card for your phone.

  This may seem like an appealing option in terms of cost and convenience. However, many local SIM cards only allow you a certain number of calls, with a limited amount of data.

Even if you choose a local SIM card with greater functionality, you must deal with the hassle of changing your phone number. You will then have to ask people to update their contact lists. Despite this, there may be many others who will still not be able to reach you when necessary.

• Not choosing the right international roaming plan.

  Depending on your carrier and the nature of your contract, international roaming may be automatically activated when you try to use your phone overseas. This will result in hefty charges for outgoing and incoming calls and text messages.

There are also extra charges for data usage, which can be extremely expensive. Finally, not all roaming plans are the same. There may be costly add-on charges and limited availability in the country you are travelling to.

When travelling abroad for business, the best option is to choose and activate a suitable international roaming plan for your needs.

Why Vi International Roaming Plans Are the Right Choice

Vi Business has a range of international roaming plans (iRoam) that are thoughtfully designed to suit your business needs. Here are the top three reasons to opt for a Vi iRoam plan:

1. Unlimited Access Within Top International Destinations

Vi iRoam plans will keep you connected across over 100 top international destinations. These include the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, UAE, and lots more.

The Vi international roaming plans offer unlimited international roaming in 29 leading countries for travel. This means that your communications can stay unhindered. You do not have to keep messages and conversations short for fear of huge bills. You can go ahead and speak, text or communicate online for however long business takes.

2. Flexibility to Choose Your Own Plans

Vi Business can tailor international roaming plans that are just right for your business travels. This allows you to stay in touch with those who matter in the most efficient way possible. Why settle for a one-size-fits-all approach?

There is a choice of 7-day, 10-day, 14-day, 28-day roaming packs. You have the freedom to decide whichever best suits your travel needs.

3. Convenience and Cost-effectiveness

Vi international roaming plans are created with the user in mind. We have already mentioned the unlimited roaming plans and the free data offer. Vi’s iRoam plans can be your cost-effective partner wherever you need to travel.

You can also expect superior service from Vi Business. Should you ever face any issues, all you need to do is dial a toll-free number that is available 24x7.

Yet another convenient feature of iRoam plans is that you can schedule a Vi International roaming pack activation request for a future date. This extends up to 90 days before your flight. It frees up your time and saves you from the last-minute hassle of searching and activating a roaming pack.


Are you a business professional who is planning an overseas trip in the near future? Do get in touch with us soon and discover even more reasons to opt for one of our customised Vi iRoam packs.

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