Case Study: Reducing Roaming Costs on Overseas Trips
Frequent business traveler Tom R. shared how iPlum transformed his experience of staying connected during international trips. By leveraging iPlum, Tom eliminated the stress of excessive roaming charges while ensuring seamless communication with colleagues and clients.
The Challenge: Managing Expensive Roaming Costs
For international travelers, maintaining communication while avoiding costly roaming charges is a perennial problem. Tom, a global consultant, frequently found himself returning from trips to hefty phone bills due to international roaming fees. Tom needed a way to stay reachable for last-minute changes to flights, hotel bookings, and meeting schedules while coordinating logistics locally. The costs associated with traditional roaming services were untenable, making a cost-effective solution vital.
“The advice to put your phone in airplane mode and rely on email sounds practical,” said Tom. “But in reality, waiting for email responses across time zones often delays critical business decisions.”
The Solution: iPlum for Affordable International Calling and Texting
Tom discovered iPlum, a service that provides a second phone line with highly competitive international calling and texting rates, integrated seamlessly into his existing mobile phone.
Key Features That Solved Tom’s Problem:
- Low-Cost Global Communication
- iPlum enabled Tom to call and text international numbers at significantly lower rates than his carrier’s roaming charges.
- Local calling within the visited countries also became affordable and hassle-free.
- Wi-Fi and Mobile Data Integration
- Tom used iPlum over Wi-Fi in most locations, avoiding the need for expensive data roaming plans.
- For areas without Wi-Fi, a basic local data plan sufficed for using iPlum’s features.
- Call Forwarding for Accessibility
- Tom set up call forwarding from his primary U.S. phone number to his iPlum number. This ensured colleagues could reach him via a U.S. number regardless of his location.
- Optimized Data Usage
- By disabling automatic app syncing and notifications, Tom minimized mobile data usage. This not only reduced costs but also conserved his phone’s battery life.
- Enhanced Convenience
- iPlum’s intuitive app interface allowed Tom to manage calls, voicemails, and texts effortlessly.
- The ability to use a single device with a separate business line made travel lighter and more convenient.
Results: No More “Bill Shock”
Tom’s experience with iPlum revolutionized his business travel:
- Cost Savings: “I no longer dread the phone bill after an international trip,” Tom noted. iPlum’s affordable rates replaced costly roaming fees.
- Seamless Connectivity: By forwarding his primary number to iPlum, Tom remained accessible to colleagues as if he were still in the U.S.
- Improved Workflow: Quick and reliable communication with clients and local contacts reduced delays in coordinating meetings and logistics.
“Now, before I leave for any trip, I ensure my iPlum setup is ready,” said Tom. “It’s my go-to solution for managing calls and texts, and I haven’t looked back since. iPlum has become as essential to my travel toolkit as my passport.”
Conclusion
For professionals like Tom, who frequently travel internationally, iPlum is a game-changer. It eliminates the high cost of roaming while ensuring uninterrupted communication with clients and colleagues. With iPlum, staying connected while traveling doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
Are you a business traveler tired of “bill shock”? Try iPlum and simplify your international communication today!
