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International Roaming
Important Points to Know
While roaming:
All services are charged from the core balance (airtime); bundles/freebies are not applicable.
Tariff rates higher than home rates and differ depending on visited country and network selected.
A customer is charged for receiving a call.
For prepaid customers; roaming service is provided by default.
For Post-paid customers; a written formal request is required via:
Key account managers
Retail shops
On *197#, customers can choose to:
1. Activate SMS roaming only
2. Activate SMS & Voice roaming only
3. Activate SMS, Voice & Data roaming only
Depending on their required services while travelling.
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While travelling
The phone can be on auto/manual network selection mode:
On auto, the phone will select the strongest signal (provided ETL has a roaming agreement with the operator).
On manual, you can select a preferred network: Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network Operators then choose the desired network.
For data roaming, enable data roaming on your mobile device: Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Data roaming
You may also ensure the APN is defined by continuing to choose Access Point Names.
The APN should be: internet
When making calls/sending SMSes, always include the country code of the mobile number you are dialling.


How to use the service
Before travelling
Check your roaming status.
Check our footprint.
Check which services are live & the costs.
As a prepaid customer, ensure you have enough airtime for roaming. You can also top-up using electronic channels, eco-cash, airtime transfer and USSD – voucher top up.
Enable mobile data roaming & set data CAP limits, on your mobile device go to.
Settings > Connections > Data usage and enable data saver (if your device supports this). This will help you keep track of the data usage.
While travelling
The phone can be on auto/manual network selection mode:
On auto, the phone will select the strongest signal (provided ETL has a roaming agreement with the operator).
On manual, you can select a preferred network: Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network Operators then choose the desired network.
For data roaming, enable data roaming on your mobile device: Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Data roaming
You may also ensure the APN is defined by continuing to choose Access Point Names.
The APN should be: internet
When making calls/sending SMSes, always include the country code of the mobile number you are dialling.


International Roaming
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is roaming activated?
How do I make a call while roaming?
Why can't I access data while roaming?
Are charges the same as while at home?
Why do I get charged for receiving a call?
Can I roam with bundles?
Why am I charged roaming costs while in home country?
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