How to use your cell phone in any country (it's not Google Fi!)

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  • @witta505
    @witta505 11 місяців тому +13

    Mint has a good alternative program to Google Fi as well that you can top up as needed. I also like the idea of having a local number. This video is among the best and easiest to understand that I've seen regarding the international mobile phone dance...take it from someone who landed in Europe at 4 am and had to find my AirBnB without any phone service whatsoever, and nothing open. Lol, yet another travel adventure, but one I'd rather not repeat...safe travels, all!

  • @greggscheibel6882
    @greggscheibel6882 Рік тому +16

    Ok, that was just what I was hoping to hear. So overall your strategy covers everything we’d need concerning using our phone. What a relief - many thanks. Keep up the great work!

  • @DiMonyet
    @DiMonyet Рік тому +8

    I like Chris’s plan. Just pay one fee and get off the plane and make a call. Also, my new iPhone 14 has an esim. Good info. Thanks.

  • @getbusydrizzy5296
    @getbusydrizzy5296 Рік тому +7

    New to international traveling. Thank both of you so much for giving time to this video

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching. We love comments and suggestions!

  • @marilynpeoples5099
    @marilynpeoples5099 11 місяців тому +6

    Before getting a new IPhone, check to see if it is 5Gcapable. In parts of Mexico the SIM cards were all about 5G capabilities, which mine was not. Contributed to my major communication headache. The information in this video will be very helpful in eliminating prior nightmares of international cellphone disfunction.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому +1

      Good tip. Thank you for your comments

  • @alanharrison694
    @alanharrison694 Рік тому +11

    I am an American living in Thailand, and I have Google Voice for my US number, but aside from my Thai SIM, which costs me &7 a month to top up, I use WhatsApp, Skype and LINE for most of my calls, but great video.👍

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Yes! You and Steve are on the same page. Love the local SIM in Thailand!

    • @nylimoman
      @nylimoman Рік тому +1

      hi, I'm American moving to thailand in 3 days. Can I google voice my us # in Thailand or need to do before I go? Does that stop my bill from ATT? Should I put my US # on e[sim then get reg. sim in Thailand?

    • @JillC
      @JillC Рік тому +2

      To get a google voice number, you have to be in the US. Can’t do it from Thailand. Once you’re in Thailand, you’ll find out that local sims are cheap about $10 a month. Keep your US sim for when you go back.

    • @pauladuncanadams1750
      @pauladuncanadams1750 Рік тому +3

      I have listened to many nomads, and that's how EVERYONE plays it. Keep your US phone and ALSO an unlocked phone. Use US phone when you absolutely need, but rely mostly on local Sim using WhatsApp, etc.

    • @alanharrison694
      @alanharrison694 10 місяців тому

      @@nylimoman you should definitely do it before you come, and it will cost you $20.
      Make sure your phone is unlocked, and you don’t continue your AT&T Account,
      after you move your number over to Google.

  • @mhcougs8686
    @mhcougs8686 10 місяців тому +3

    We were able to order eSims online before our trip (to Portugal), loaded them onto our phones while still in the US, and the phones connected once we landed in Lisbon. Worked great! Good info, thanks!

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  10 місяців тому

      Good to know!

    • @evie5200
      @evie5200 4 місяці тому

      Which eSIM plan did you use? Thanks.

  • @henryrivas8999
    @henryrivas8999 Рік тому +3

    fabulous information, I am getting a new phone in January and we leave for Spain for 2 months and the phone service was one of the holes left in our plan!! thanks!

  • @richard9827
    @richard9827 Рік тому +6

    Thank you. Good to know for full time nomads. Me I’m American and I have T-Mobile. 120+ countries. I been to 30+. Land and I have local service. NO data roaming charges. Up to LTE. $0.20/minute for phone.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Sounds like you have a super plan. Thanks for sharing

    • @methemonkeyking
      @methemonkeyking Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the info, I have ATT, they change $10 for the first phone and $5 for the second. That's an additional $450 to the monthly plan. I'm calling T-Mobile now.

    • @EmsandDonstravels
      @EmsandDonstravels Рік тому +3

      My husband and I are world travelers. We are T-Mobil customers, also. We stay connected that way.

    • @Amen.22
      @Amen.22 Рік тому +1

      How much is the total cost to use T mobile? Will the banks and credit card companies accept it for 2FA codes if I’m in the Philippines?

    • @retiredandroaming
      @retiredandroaming 4 місяці тому

      @@Amen.22 We're also T-Mobile customers and LOVE our "Magenta Max 55+ Unlimited" plan which is a total $90 for the two of us, and that is UNL:IMITED HIGH SPEED data in the USA with 40GB of Hotspot data for each of us in the USA, and that also includes 5GB of HIGH SPEED data in every international country we've visited so far, and after the 5GB of high-speed international data, the speed drops but remains connected for the duration of our visit. That means we are NEVER without data, anywhere, for emails, text, voice, web browsing, etc. Just video and gaming gets impacted after the 5GB of high speed is consumed in the overseas countries.
      We used our T-M phones in Canada, Mexico, Europe and South Africa over the last year with zero issues! Absolutely no changes needed....no E-SIMs, no foreign SIMs or data plans or anything else!

  • @Amen.22
    @Amen.22 Рік тому +3

    I just found your channel and I subscribed. I’ve been trying to get other vloggers to cover this subject, but no one would. I just wanted to know how expats in other countries are able to login to their US bank and credit card companies. Thanks for the info. I think I finally found the right channel.

  • @lauraharalson2764
    @lauraharalson2764 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for this info. I’m still learning so much for when I can finally be a nomad, and I wondered if there was a better way to manage my phone rather than a new sim per country. Thank you so much!

    • @stevegoodfriend8386
      @stevegoodfriend8386 Рік тому +1

      The world of eSIMs opens up a lot of choices. Nomading is getting easier.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Flexiroam global makes it easier.

  • @laisonalbarado
    @laisonalbarado 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for this video. I am getting ready to head abroad for a while. I have trying how to get some information on on this. I knew about Esimms and getting a sim card once entering a different country. The one thing that I am still a little fuzzy on is the Google voice. You didn't go into detail about that. If you please elaborate that would be fantastic.
    Keep up the great work and enjoy yourselves.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому +2

      Google voice is a free phone and text service. Make sure you move your US number to Google Voice BEFORE leaving the US. They don't allow it after you leave.

  • @gina_borrman
    @gina_borrman 9 місяців тому

    Finding your channel is a blessing in disguise, for I will be traveling to Europe soon and I will be needing services for my phone. After learning all your tips, I subscribed to follow and learn for more of your travel tips. 🇵🇭🇺🇸

  • @kausamsalam8543
    @kausamsalam8543 3 місяці тому

    Cute couple! Great everyday humor. Thanks for the good info-haven’t traveled internationally since the good days.

  • @Dino1618
    @Dino1618 Рік тому +5

    I'm with Chris on this one. If I can get a local number as well as have Global voice and data and just deal with one company that's the way to go. Also from a security standpoint you're not having to supply your passport info each time you get a new SIM which could lead to identity theft. Great video!

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Yeah for Team Chris!

    • @tamwilfred
      @tamwilfred Рік тому

      Depending on what your needs are, I used some other esims services like Airalo and get like a 3 day or one week plan to hold me over from the airport to the hotel. That gives me time to then go to a local store and pick up a sim for the lower cost. I have never used Flexiroam so I don't know if the prices are comparable.

  • @guspollak4741
    @guspollak4741 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for the phone guidance.

  • @CIF369
    @CIF369 Рік тому +2

    I travel to Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand a lot. It is easy, as soon as you land get local money ( Cambodia takes dollars) go to the airport cellphone kiosk & have a great cheap plan in minutes.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Yes! That's Steve's strategy. But he still likes to have an international plan that works the minute the wheels touch the ground.

  • @denisefitzgerald3964
    @denisefitzgerald3964 Рік тому +2

    Thanks super helpful as I am about to do world travel and this will make things so much easier with my Google Pixel 6 pro.

  • @joelcooper8735
    @joelcooper8735 Рік тому +6

    Thanks guys. Enjoy your content and appreciate your sharing (in this world where coach potatoes sit back and pepper youtubers with criticism with no background to do so). Youre brave and I appreciate your work. Lots of good tips here, because it is still frustrating for me to figure out phone strategy even with my history of living in Singapore for two years recently and now retired in SE Asia. Keep up the great work. Onward!

  • @johnrivera2615
    @johnrivera2615 Рік тому +2

    So to receive phone calls and messages as you travel you just ported yr number to google voice? Does google voice expire or have a fee?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      Yes, that's right. GV is free. If you use it to make an international call ( eg: US number to Italian number) you pay a per minute charge which is usually about $.01 a minute.

  • @daved6351
    @daved6351 Рік тому +2

    Awesome and very relevant information! Y'all got a sub!👍

  • @latreashduvall8636
    @latreashduvall8636 Рік тому +7

    If I could subscribe again I would! Thanks for sharing all this information. We are currently using GoogleFi and it is working well for us; however, we need a back up for when/if we get canceled for being out of US too much - soon it will be more than 6 months a year.

    • @stevegoodfriend8386
      @stevegoodfriend8386 Рік тому

      Thank you! We weren't prepared, but you have some good options now.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Ah. Thanks. We were sad at first about losing Fi, but now we don't miss it (or the cost.)

    • @maaltx
      @maaltx Рік тому

      I used to have goggle first, it’s cheap but it goggle eat the data so fast even if your using your home Wi-Fi. For now I’m fine with t mobile

  • @1knightinbangkok946
    @1knightinbangkok946 Рік тому +1

    I'm with Steve. Smart man...

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment. He's a smart guy!

  • @jkbaumohl
    @jkbaumohl Місяць тому

    Sorry for not fully understanding here. Trying to learn about this as a standard American who has never used a cell phone internationally. Link to flexiphone? Your promo code? I am confused? Is that your main provider then or just data? If just data, who do you use for your main provider? What is the rough breakdown of your bill for the esim case? Who is provider (cost and what is covered). For data you use flexiphone, both global and local. Do some of the local plans have unlimited data and allow hotspotting?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Місяць тому

      Our link to Flexiroam is in the description. Their pre-paid Global data works everywhere, so no need to have a different US plan. Our phone calls and SMS are through Google Voice. Calling and Data are not the same. US carriers just want to confuse you into thinking you have to buy them together and pay monthly for service you won't use.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Місяць тому

      Flexiroam has unlimited plans and you can hotspot with other people/devices and you can share your data with others too.

  • @jamesmarchetti3286
    @jamesmarchetti3286 Рік тому +1

    So I liked, Subscribed, and Shared !!! And I am in the Ex-Pat process to leave the USA for good to go to the Philippines to Stay and researched everything about all their Visas there and I am currently single !!!

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comments and support. Good luck in your travels!

  • @stewartpress8586
    @stewartpress8586 Рік тому +1

    Hey thanks fantastic review. We are going to Thailand in March. Curious I see you get data with an E Sim but how do you actually make calls?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +4

      We use WhatsApp or Google Voice to make calls.

  • @SecondLifeExplorer
    @SecondLifeExplorer Рік тому +1

    How did you park your phone number with Google Voice? In other words, while you were still with your cell phone company, did you move the number before cancelling? How was that done without then being left with no service? Did you do it while outside the U.S. then cancel service? Lastly, if you already have two GV phone numbers, do you just cancel one then you can add the "real" one that is on your phone?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      We did it in the US. It took a couple of hours to activate, leaving us without service during that time. We kept the numbers we had with our previous provider (Fi and Verizon.)

  • @marilynpeoples5099
    @marilynpeoples5099 11 місяців тому +3

    A non-working cellphone as a “ traveler” is an understatement nightmare. Happened to me in November. My US carrier had failed to activate my esim.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому +3

      True. Traveling with a partner makes things so much easier. Especially when we're using different technology.

  • @zacgvids
    @zacgvids 9 місяців тому

    you guys are a great tag team. thank you for this information. My wife and I are close to retirement and hoping to get more info from you guys as we plan our world travels. Thanks.

  • @VP-ml3pf
    @VP-ml3pf Рік тому +1

    I'm looking for an option where i just want to receive calls from US and call back while travelling internationally outside US. I DON'T need data.
    Any cheap options do you suggest? Thanks

  • @mikehunt5637
    @mikehunt5637 Рік тому +1

    So, what is the process that someone moving overseas would follow? Park their current phone number on Google Voice and then get the Flexiroam plan? Also, does that mean we would have to cancel service with our US based carrier and remove their sim card?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      You got it! After moving your number to Google Voice and setting up Flexiroam for data, your US based carrier is unnecessary

  • @comfour77
    @comfour77 Рік тому +1

    Hi i have a question on Google FI, I'm moving to central america in a couple of months, I'll only be coming back to US about once or twice a year, I'm mostly concerned about 2FA, banking, SS office, Government office, I have whatsapp and I can get a local sim, I heard GoogleFi will turn off data after a few months but will text still work for 2FA after a year or two if i'm still paying, or will they shut that off too

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      We moved our number to Google Voice. No need to pay for Google Fi if you're only using it for 2FA, etc. Google Voice is free and has worked for us as our US Phone number for calls and SMS in all situations.

  • @estherch8394
    @estherch8394 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for Great content. Are you both from Seattle area?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  2 місяці тому

      We love the Seattle area, but we're not from the PNW. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @yasim9435
    @yasim9435 5 місяців тому

    Steve , if you don’t use local SIM phone number would not be better to get sim with hot spot and continue using you mobile phone ?

  • @helenepoulin6668
    @helenepoulin6668 Рік тому +2

    I’m confused; how do you get billed?monthly or start and stop, only get charged as you use it? Thanks

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +3

      As we buy data, we pay for it. There is no billing.

    • @truepeacenik
      @truepeacenik 9 місяців тому

      @@EatWalkLearn
      So, to clarify, when you go from the 300 days on your main eSIM, to a local one, does the day count pause?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  9 місяців тому

      @@truepeacenik no

  • @oceanblue888
    @oceanblue888 Рік тому +2

    My phone is still locked with AT&T, so I don't think a local sim card will work. Last time I went to Asia, even though I signed up the $10 a day roaming service, I was NOT able to make calls back to the states. I was so upset because I called AT&T right before my trip and followed exactly what they told me to dial(the country code + area code + phone#), but I was still unable to get through. Now I have another trip coming up and wonder if things can get better. If you called back to the states while aboard before and know what I did wrong, please lmk and give suggestions? Thank you!

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      I believe all the major carriers will charge extra if you want to use their service outside the States. I don't know enough about your situation to offer any advice.

    • @nylimoman
      @nylimoman Рік тому +2

      I think because you phone is locked is problem? ATT told me same $10 day if needed to call to usa.

    • @Amen.22
      @Amen.22 Рік тому +1

      I’ve heard that a law was passed years ago that said that all phone companies have to unlock your phone for free if you request it. However that law might only apply where I live, on the US territory of Guam.

  • @jbp48080
    @jbp48080 7 місяців тому

    Great video. Have you tried Arlo, vodaphone or Holafly. As a traveler I use Google Fi. But also have back ups
    I have Google voice as a back uo # and it’s great. But my bank doesn’t recognize it at all. So the 2fa is an issues. Email is an option. But it what it is

  • @bichannel3419
    @bichannel3419 Рік тому +1

    Very useful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Coatsey007
    @Coatsey007 11 місяців тому +3

    Not sure where you get the prices from, I've just gone online and the plan that you say is $65 is actually $269. That's one impressive coupon. So any suggestions for your viewers would be welcome.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому +1

      They often have sales up to 80% off. But the offers change frequently

    • @bengoey
      @bengoey 11 місяців тому +1

      I use AIRALO eSim , worked well when I visited the US. My sister who lives in the US recently travelled to South East Asia and Japan , she bought AIRALO Regional eSim and it worked well. I live in the UK

    • @Coatsey007
      @Coatsey007 11 місяців тому

      @@bengoey cheers for that, much appreciated.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому +1

      They run coupons *all the time* for 80% or more off.

  • @evelyncruz5677
    @evelyncruz5677 2 місяці тому

    Hello. My question is: do I close my current cell phone provider before or do I continue to pay my current plan? Thank you.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  2 місяці тому

      Once you port your number to GV, you can cancel your plan

  • @DC-xw2yb
    @DC-xw2yb 8 місяців тому

    Thanks! One thing I'm a little confused about, regarding keeping ur US phone number working internationally. Why do you wait still ur about to leave the US, before porting over ur normal cell phone number to become ur new Google Voice number? Seems it would be better to do that sooner, so you don't have to wait, till ur out of the country, to see if it works, as expected.
    Thanks again!!

  • @MohamedHassan-ni6un
    @MohamedHassan-ni6un Рік тому +1

    My fav UA-cam couple 🖐🏾

  • @ladyjnelms6277
    @ladyjnelms6277 Рік тому +3

    Thanks so much, I've subscribed ❤. We are from US, living abroad in. EU frequently travel due to work. This is boss info.
    Curious if you've tried this in UAE yet? There we could only use WhatsApp for text only and their sims for calls.

  • @karynwithers504
    @karynwithers504 9 місяців тому

    Excellent information. I wish I knew about this before I went to South Africa. I had to get a physical sim card.

  • @rwije146
    @rwije146 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for this valuable info. God bless you both.🙏

  • @janhertzberg1797
    @janhertzberg1797 10 місяців тому

    Excellent help demystifying a confusing topic. Many thanks!

  • @fabandgoodvibes1589
    @fabandgoodvibes1589 Рік тому

    I'm going to Jamaica in May in 2024. I have Metro by T-Mobile and they do not have international roaming. I will only be in Jamaica for about 7 days. Should I get a SIM card from my local Metro by T-Mobile store or when I go to Jamaica??

  • @FotosLostnFound
    @FotosLostnFound 8 місяців тому

    do flexi 13:45 plan and google voice both offer unlimited calling and texing with eSIM or Sim card ? ty!

  • @delaneyondreams
    @delaneyondreams Рік тому +1

    is FLEXIrom good with apple iPhones?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      We personally don't have experience with iPhones, but friends of ours do and say it works great. I think you need to have esim capability

    • @bengoey
      @bengoey 11 місяців тому +1

      iPhones from 11 to iPhone 15 series have eSim

  • @robertahillcan
    @robertahillcan Рік тому +3

    Great video, as usual! BTW, some providers limit how much data you can hotspot to another device.

  • @omgdouglaslucas
    @omgdouglaslucas Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. Y'all two are obviously very happy together, it's inspiring to see. What about maintaining a U.S. domestic phone number as a U.S. citizen while travelling internationally (slowmad) -without- anything Google? Any ideas/suggestions for that?

    • @omgdouglaslucas
      @omgdouglaslucas Місяць тому

      without anything Google, I mean

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Місяць тому

      Yes, look at Tello. But it's not free.

    • @omgdouglaslucas
      @omgdouglaslucas Місяць тому

      @@EatWalkLearn Thanks. I'm already on T-mobile and was looking at Magenta Max - I know it's expensive, but I have to use my phone a LOT for professional for high-stress, one-chance phone calls sometimes. I see Tello is a virtual network that runs on top of Tmobile, whereas Magenta Max is much more expensive and *is* Tmobile. Any thoughts on Magenta Max? Thanks so much

  • @welltravelledlife
    @welltravelledlife Рік тому +1

    Great info. We’ve been using a GlocalMe device. We’ve got iPhones and are considering upgrading to ones with esim capability. New subs here.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      eSims can be a game-changer. But nothing is perfect (yet).

    • @welltravelledlife
      @welltravelledlife Рік тому +2

      @@EatWalkLearn gotta believe there are solutions coming as the world continues to become more mobile.

  • @jamesmarchetti3286
    @jamesmarchetti3286 Рік тому

    Oh my Gosh !!! Thanks for this video that popped up !!! 😊 👏 👏

  • @helenwood3199
    @helenwood3199 Рік тому +1

    Are the 330 days of Flexiroam consecutive from first day of use, or calculated only on the days you actually use the plan?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      The clock starts ticking the day you activate the plan, regardless of how you use it.

  • @EricPham-gr8pg
    @EricPham-gr8pg 9 місяців тому

    That strange , I visit vn , I had to buy new Sim and can not register official user because I carry u.s. passport which is foreign to internal vn network. I wonder if some companies like t-mobile or at&t can had international plan that cover all countries

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  9 місяців тому

      I got a SIM card in Vietnam with no problems. They did ask for my US Passport which I find fairly common. Big US carriers offer very expensive international plans which is the main reason we found a better solution

  • @stewartpress8586
    @stewartpress8586 Рік тому

    Thanks much appreciated I assume both require to be on WiFi?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому

      I am not sure of your question. We can use our data with Flexiroam and it doesn't require wifi.

  • @justbelit
    @justbelit Рік тому +1

    Is your flexiroam plan monthly or yearly? You didn't say

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Good question. It's not like traditional plans. There are many different plans you can choose from. All have a specific time frame and amount of data. For example there may be an Ireland plan for 10 days with 2 gig of data, all the way up to a Global Plan of 365 days with 20 gig. You just buy what you need.

  • @deliamenefee363
    @deliamenefee363 Рік тому

    Thanks I needed this. I am traveling next week and have been thinking

  • @lisanaas4469
    @lisanaas4469 Рік тому +2

    Such good & useful info. Thanks!

  • @dalesmf4310
    @dalesmf4310 5 місяців тому

    question btw,,,, regarding using 'google voice' I went through those steps. just curious How does it work then? do you still keep your original number and cell data provider plan? and then am I suppose to give that new google number to my bank? or do you keep your original number with the bank?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  5 місяців тому

      Google voice allows you to keep your number or get a new one. Your choice. You give that number to your bank

  • @10CamMedia
    @10CamMedia Рік тому +1

    Went to the website in your profile and could not find how to get an esim plan with them. Maybe i am slow. Is the website you listed correct?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Did you go to roam.my/CES5KHKP

    • @kirstenveneziano1205
      @kirstenveneziano1205 Рік тому

      ​@EatWalkLearn the link in the description is only text. When I follow this link in your comment it takes me to Flexiroam for Asia. Are there separate ones for different countries or continents?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      @@kirstenveneziano1205 the link should take you to the app. I only know about one. Maybe vpn to USA before linking? My code is CES5KHKP. You can also input that once you install the app. Thanks for asking

  • @blousegroup897
    @blousegroup897 Рік тому +2

    Welcome to Vietnam! I love this video .

  • @galagems9449
    @galagems9449 Рік тому +1

    You cannot use Google Voice abroad. It has to be prepaid. That way I used it in Europe

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      This is not true. We use Google Voice internationally. You must have $ in your account, though, to pay international calls. It's usually $.01 a minute.

  • @alemond6796
    @alemond6796 Рік тому

    Just subscribed as a traveler I found your information very helpful again very helpful

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      We love new viewers and their comments!

  • @coachab100
    @coachab100 Рік тому +1

    Does flexiroam work on a cruise when at sea? Is flexiroam an esim? I have used esim in Europe this year for 2 months and it worked fine except identifying texts coming in etc! Thanks

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      Yes, if there is service nearby because you're near land or port, flexiroam works. But it's not satellite, so you won't have coverage mid-sea. Yes, it's an esim.

  • @AnnSarasvati
    @AnnSarasvati 9 місяців тому

    Very helpful information. Thank you!

  • @j24mike
    @j24mike Рік тому +2

    Does it work with iPhones?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      Should not be a probem with an iPhone. We have lots of friends using FlexiRoam with iPhones.

  • @GiselleTrujillo
    @GiselleTrujillo Рік тому +1

    Great content. I love your channel. I subscribed the first minute.

  • @malcolmnicoll1165
    @malcolmnicoll1165 12 днів тому

    A colossal thanks for this informative video. Most grateful.

  • @gregsmitz6310
    @gregsmitz6310 11 місяців тому

    I got a question, what happens if I dont pay for my cell phone plan in the United States. Can I still use my Google Voice Number? The reason I ask is because it ask for my cell phone number I currently use while home

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  11 місяців тому +1

      Google Voice is a way to get calls and text for free using your US number. Then get mobile data using a local SIM or Flexiroam. No need for your old phone plan.

  • @mararankin2574
    @mararankin2574 5 місяців тому

    I've checked on switching to Google Voice, but there's a charge. Is this correct?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  5 місяців тому

      I believe there's a porting charge from some carriers

    • @mararankin2574
      @mararankin2574 5 місяців тому

      @@EatWalkLearn there's a per minute calling charge and a monthly fee.

  • @tommyn72
    @tommyn72 5 місяців тому

    This was great, guys. Thank you!

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  5 місяців тому

      You are so welcome. Thanks for watching

  • @Danny-bbsrSingh
    @Danny-bbsrSingh Рік тому

    which dual slot Sim reasonable phone with E-sim capability would you
    reccomend for purchase?

  • @froststrife6583
    @froststrife6583 Рік тому

    I have a question where do you get your coupons from for flexiroam

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      From me! Please use code roam.my/CES5KHKP or just CES5KHKP

  • @shirleymancino6809
    @shirleymancino6809 Рік тому +1

    What is 2FA?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Two factor authentication. For example, your bank sends you a code to verify you.

  • @lynnbrooks2430
    @lynnbrooks2430 Рік тому

    If you’re not using the number supplied by your new carrier, what number do you use.? Do you have some way of using your original phone number?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +1

      Yes, we use Google voice for our number

  • @dmitriyv9462
    @dmitriyv9462 9 місяців тому

    thank you so much it is a very helpfull video for travelers

  • @simbatran
    @simbatran 9 місяців тому

    I have been overseas for many years using google fi, i have ported my google fi number to google voice. My wife wants to get a US cell phone number but we are running into a wall, how to get a US number without paying high monthly fees? our ultimate goal is to port a new number to google voice and google voice required a US number that you already owned.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  9 місяців тому

      Good points. Google Voice also requires you to physically be in the US when you port the number to them.

  • @katiekelley3984
    @katiekelley3984 Рік тому

    Any issue using Google pixel phone. It didn't work in many countries in europe

  • @MADHIKER777
    @MADHIKER777 9 місяців тому

    In my experience traveling throughout Europe, my phone simply works. Note that I'm talking about 1st world countries.
    I simply call my provide (Spectrum) before I go and tell them where I'll be. I usually go for a month and visit several countries which I list for the provider.
    I use the hotel's wifi at night to send pictures/videos to the kids back home and to plan the next day's excursions. I mostly use the navigation function intermittently throughout the day.

  • @waynekavanagh745
    @waynekavanagh745 9 місяців тому

    Esims don't work in all smart phones! Just my luck, didn't work in mine after making payment.

  • @reklovjj
    @reklovjj 2 місяці тому

    Hey guys did you address the 2FA for banks etc…? Does it work?

  • @RVail623
    @RVail623 Рік тому

    At one point in time, you couldn't purchase a cell phone from off of AliExpress or some other China-based web site, and expect the phone to work with a U.S. based carrier, due to differences in radio frequencies. Has that all changed now?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      No idea...

    • @bengoey
      @bengoey 11 місяців тому

      I am afraid it is still the same especially a cheaper phone as they do not have all the frequencies that are used by the US Carriers.
      Phones may still work but may have weak signal .
      The more expensive phones like iPhones or Samsung Galaxy S Series have many more frequencies than say Samsung A series

  • @donaldotsig6818
    @donaldotsig6818 9 місяців тому

    What about canada we live in canada thanks

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  9 місяців тому +1

      I'm sorry, I don't know. Try Trello!

  • @Desi_Des
    @Desi_Des 6 місяців тому

    Hot spotting is a great idea. 😊 Thank you!

  • @jacquelinesmith2966
    @jacquelinesmith2966 Рік тому +4

    Very helpful video. Thank you! Chris, how quickly do you use the 11 GB of data? I realize it will vary, depending on the availability and quality of internet connection. Do you have a rough idea of how many GB you use in a month?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +5

      Yes. It varies depending on how much or how good my wifi options are. I'd say 11g lasts 3-4 months.

    • @cynmarmovies212
      @cynmarmovies212 Рік тому

      Can i get on zoom calls with flexiroam?

  • @tracegomez
    @tracegomez Рік тому +6

    No Taiwan in your travels. Taiwan has free WiFi everywhere. I mean even in the forests , parks and middle of no where.

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      Actually, we were in Taiwan! Yes, lots of wifi

    • @markwickens2756
      @markwickens2756 Рік тому

      Can you clarify? Is there some kind of public wifi? No need to buy a plan? Or do you mean lots of places offer it? Going next month.

    • @tracegomez
      @tracegomez Рік тому

      @@markwickens2756 if you want to buy a plan you can get it everywhere but I never used it because in the city the free wifi is in public space such as parks, near public buildings and convenience stores - and then all restaurants cafes and such have their own you can log into. It’s very fast

  • @dwm23ca
    @dwm23ca 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video but I'm not sure if I completely understand this. Google says Google voice doesn't work with foreign Sim cards so are you also using the Whatsapp and having google voice number forward to the Whatsapp number?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  10 місяців тому

      I think they mean you have to have a US phone number (and be in the US to transfer the number to Google Voice).

  • @Kristoferwitha_k
    @Kristoferwitha_k Рік тому

    Guys! Ive been looking for a solution to this for a year. Thanks!

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Glad we can help. Thanks for the kind words. Let us know how it works for you

  • @dalesmf4310
    @dalesmf4310 5 місяців тому

    anyone have the in-depth steps of this ''google voice'' exactly how it works and what kind of data plan you need to retain for it to work ? In order to receive banking verification Texts from the u.s ?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  5 місяців тому

      See our other video on cell plans for all the steps in Google voice

  • @khadijahwashington168
    @khadijahwashington168 2 місяці тому

    So helpful !! Thank you

  • @mlgneo2855
    @mlgneo2855 6 місяців тому

    you guys are awesome. keep rockin!

  • @coziii.1829
    @coziii.1829 Рік тому

    13 gigs is not much
    Will a VOIP work

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому +2

      No problem with VoIP. We're not using data extensively unless we're on wifi

  • @billlloyd9755
    @billlloyd9755 9 місяців тому

    I have a iPhone that has no Sim card question what do I do?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  9 місяців тому

      Check to see if your phone is compatible at the Flexiroam website.

    • @billlloyd9755
      @billlloyd9755 9 місяців тому

      @@EatWalkLearn Yes it looks like it is. Still a little confused on how it will work out of the country ?

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  9 місяців тому

      @@billlloyd9755 we'll, follow the instructions. Buy an esim, buy a plan for the country you need, and voila, it works in that country

  • @rileyjones650
    @rileyjones650 Рік тому +1

    Wow, brilliant! Thanks!

  • @stevenmcknight8429
    @stevenmcknight8429 Рік тому +2

    Great VID! Do appreciate!

  • @terryrisberg
    @terryrisberg Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Great information.

  • @diannekocer2058
    @diannekocer2058 10 місяців тому

    what phones do you use ?

  • @TheBodleysJourney2Ghana
    @TheBodleysJourney2Ghana Рік тому +1

    Great information! I’m new to the channel

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  Рік тому

      Thank you for subscribing! Hope to hear from you again soon!

  • @annacruz3399
    @annacruz3399 3 місяці тому

    but how do you keep your old phone number if you're not paying a line? I want to not pay for my line but i loose my number

    • @EatWalkLearn
      @EatWalkLearn  3 місяці тому +1

      Google voice is free and let's you keep your number

    • @annacruz3399
      @annacruz3399 3 місяці тому

      @@EatWalkLearn hmm when i see it appear it says $20 to keep the number in google voice, still a deal but i guess wondering if I'm seeing it wrong.