It is much easier to travel around the globe and not lose touch with the outside world, but those who do so can end up spending lots of money on roaming. So the basic thing that everyone who travels with their cell phone should know is the difference between, or the distinction between, voice roaming costs vs date roaming  costs and which of the two is going to be cheaper.

What's the Difference between voice roaming costs vs data roaming costs?

 Voice Roaming: This simply means charges made when using a phone while on the move or in a different network from the normal one.

Data Roaming: This is the amount charged for using mobile data such as using the internet, installing applications, while you are out of your home network zone.

Which is Cheaper?

The short answer is: it depends. Voice and data roaming can be costly but the cost may differ with respect with the carrier, place, and your tendency to use it.

 Here are some factors to consider:

Your Carrier's Plans: A number of carriers have a specific rate for roaming or there are particular packages that will help you make the usage of your phone while in the foreign country cheaper.

 Your Destination: High costs are affiliated with high rate of tethering charges depending on the country of visitation.

 Your Usage: How often you go online influences what you pay for data roaming especially if you frequently use the internet. However, if the major use is placing and receiving calls then voice roaming might prove even costlier.

Ways of Minimizing Roaming Charges

Check Your Carrier's Plans: Check with your carrier regarding their international roaming policies and choices prior to you travelling.

Use Wi-Fi: In as much as possible, use Wi-Fi connections, and do not use data roaming while you are on the move.

Download Apps Offline: Install apps and content that you will be using during your travel so that you don’t use your data to download them.

 Consider a Local SIM Card: Sometimes they might have to buy a SIM card for the country they are visiting and probably use a phone number in the said country.

 Just as understanding the difference between the two types of roaming and following these tips will help you to reduce your mobile phone bill while on the road.