Cover image via ibtimes
One of the least enjoyable aspects about travelling is finding connectivity – especially when you urgently need to make a call but you don't want to be at the mercy of ridiculously high roaming charges
Let's not forget the hours of hunting down locations with free and stable Wi-Fi connection.
Image via Giphy
Your only bet would be to find retailers that sell local SIM cards, but that can also be difficult if you do not speak the native tongue in that country
Image via Giphy
With this problem in mind, an upcoming startup called Hello Roaming wants you to use cheaper mobile connectivity abroad – by sending out relevant SIM cards to you before travelling
Image via Hello Roaming
With Hello Roaming, you can easily and quickly find a travel destination SIM Card that matches your budget, surfing needs, and length of travel, and have it delivered to your doorstep prior to your departure.
The idea for Hello Roaming came when one of the founders realised many Malaysians aren't using their smartphones while travelling – due to high roaming charges
Image via GSM Nation
PS: Looking for a new smartphone? Here's your chance to buy one for a STEAL! Get up to RM100 discount with Gemfive's coupons for smartphones [here](http://coupon.says.com/gemfive-coupons/?_id=fd828baceaa243d78bb7790a6ca945ca9b03530c).
To purchase a SIM card, you would need to sign up for an account with personal details including your phone number
Image via Hello Roaming
Once you've created an account, a 3-step order sheet will pop up
Image via Hello Roaming
Simply pick your destination, duration of stay and the type of SIM card for your phone. We personally love how clear and straightforward the steps are, also accompanied visuals for each type of SIM card – certainly makes it easier for buyers who can't identify their SIM cards through the terms.
From the search, Hello Roaming will show you all the results, including different data sizes to different telcos for you to choose from
Image via Hello Roaming
The startup would also recommend the best SIM card for you, with a thumbs up icon next to it.
Image via Hello Roaming
A drop-down tab shows the name and a short write-up of each SIM card. Very neat.
Proceed to check out and a new SIM card will be delivered to you within 3 days!
Image via HelloRoaming
Aside from the price of the SIM card, Hello Roaming charges a flat rate of RM5 and RM6 for service and delivery fee respectively. Do note that payment can only be done through PayPal.
While the startup currently only provides SIM cards for five countries only, it is planning to expand aggressively this year with a top-up feature in the works
Image via Hello Roaming
