New Customer - Overseas Roaming Add-On

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nzkiwiman

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#238285 10-Jul-2018 13:45

Based on another thread, I took a look at Skinnys Roaming offer via an add on, $10 for 3 days access with minutes, text messages and more importantly data.

I am passing through Dubai on my way to, and then from, Europe and need to access the internet to play Pokemon Go while at the airport.
I am slightly concerned that WiFi may not be reliable enough for my requirements and want to have a backup plan, and the Skinny Roaming Add-on looks perfect.

As far as I can tell, I need to grab a Skinny SIM, assign myself a data plan ($9 will do) and then purchase a roaming add-on either at the Airport in Dubai or in NZ when I leave (loosing 17 hours of the 72 hours). On the way back, purchase another roaming add-on via the Skinny App ..

Am I missing anything

openmedia

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#2052821 10-Jul-2018 17:08

In theory that should work, but roaming data speeds can be worse than local Wifi at times.

Is there a reason you wouldn't also use the Skinny SIM to roam whilst in Europe?

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.