How to Save on Roaming Abroad: A Traveler's Secret
Imagine: you are in Rome, admiring the Colosseum, or in Tokyo, having important negotiations. Suddenly, you receive an SMS from your bank - you urgently need to confirm the transaction. You open the message, and a day later you receive a bill from your mobile operator: "Thank you for spending $50 on roaming." Sound familiar?
Every second traveler faces this. Roaming remains one of the most unobvious, but painful expenses abroad. Even the "favorable" tariffs of local operators require the purchase of a SIM card, and your native number is still needed for the bank, social networks or work. The result: nerves, overpayments and the risk of losing contact.
But what if there is a way to stay in touch without overpaying?
Virtual number - your digital assistant
A virtual number from Grizzly SMS is not a physical SIM card, but a cloud service. It works through an application on your smartphone and uses the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile traffic) to receive SMS and calls. Here's how it solves the problem:
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No roaming. You receive messages and incoming calls via the Internet — your main number is "resting", which means it is not subject to operator tariffs.
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Access to codes and notifications. Banking SMS, confirmation of login to social networks, a code for a taxi — everything comes to the app, even if you are in another country.
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Local numbers for savings. Want to call abroad cheaper? Rent a virtual number of the country where you are. Calls within the country often cost pennies.
Example: You are in Spain. Instead of roaming fees (2 per SMS), you connect a Spanish virtual number for 5 per SMS) you connect a Spanish virtual number for 5 per month. All notifications come via the Internet, and for calls to Russia you use instant messengers. Savings — up to 80%.
Why is Grizzly SMS more profitable than its analogues?
Not all virtual numbers are the same. Here's what makes Grizzly SMS ideal for traveling:
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Low price. Number rental - from 1 per week. Compare 10−20 per week. Compare 10−20 for roaming per day.
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Numbers from 100+ countries. Need a temporary number in Germany for a hotel reservation? Or a permanent one in the USA for business? Easy.
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Not tied to a SIM card. No need to change the SIM card or fiddle with settings. Install the app — and you're done.
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Privacy protection. Don't show your personal number on dubious sites. Use a virtual one for registrations — spam will remain there.
Case: Anna, a freelancer from Moscow, worked from Thailand for a month. With a local SIM, she spent 30 on communication. With GrizzlySMS, she rented a Thai number for 7, and received SMS with the bank and customers through the app. Bottom line: $23 savings + peace of mind.
How to start saving in 3 steps
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Download the Grizzly SMS app (available on iOS and Android).
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Select a number. Find the country you need (for example, France for a trip or the USA for business).
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Activate and use. All SMS and calls will come to the app. For calls abroad, connect VoIP services (WhatsApp, Zoom) — it's almost free.
Roaming no longer dictates the rules
With a virtual number, you don't just save money — you take control of your communications. You no longer have to choose between communicating with loved ones and overpaying 300%. Grizzly SMS gives you freedom: stay in touch where it's beneficial to you.
And remember: technology is designed to make life easier. Why not start now?
