Will I Be Charged for Roaming? Here’s the Truth About Our SIMs and eSIMs

If you’re travelling overseas and using one of our Global Starlink SIMs or eSIMs, you might be wondering:

“Will I get charged for roaming?”

The short answer? No — not with our SIM or eSIM.

Here’s why.

✅ Our SIMs and eSIMs Include International Roaming
When you activate a Global Starlink SIM or eSIM, your plan includes data coverage in the countries we list. That means:

• You can use mobile data in your destination country without any extra roaming fees
• You’re not tied to your local/home carrier’s roaming charges
• Everything is prepaid and transparent — no bill shock

So, if you’re using our SIM/eSIM, you’re good to go.

⚠️ The One Time You Might Get Charged: Your Original SIM Is Still Active
Now, here’s where some travellers accidentally rack up charges:

If you leave your original/home SIM card active in your phone and roaming is turned on, your phone might still use that SIM for calls, texts, or even background data.

This can happen:

• Even if you're using our eSIM for data
• Even if your phone switches between networks in the background

That’s when you can get hit with unexpected roaming charges — but it’s not coming from us.

🛑 How to Avoid Roaming Charges from Your Home Carrier
To stay completely safe and avoid roaming charges:

• Turn off mobile data roaming for your original SIM (check your phone settings)
• If using a physical SIM from Global Starlink, remove or disable your local SIM
• If using our eSIM, set it as the primary data line

Double-check your network settings to ensure your phone is only using the Global Starlink SIM/eSIM for data

🧳 Tip Before You Travel
iPhones and most Androids let you label your SIMs (e.g., “Home” and “Travel”) — make sure your Global Starlink eSIM is selected for mobile data.

Some phones let you disable your original SIM temporarily without removing it — handy if you're using dual SIM mode

In Summary:
✅ No roaming charges with Global Starlink — our plans cover the countries listed

⚠️ You might get charged by your home provider if your original SIM is active and roaming is on

💡 Turn off data roaming on your home SIM and set Global Starlink as your primary data source

Still unsure or need help setting it up? Reach out — our support team is always here to help, wherever in the world you are 🌍