Using mobile data while traveling abroad is often a costly affair due to international roaming charges, the extra costs that mobile operators impose on customers who want to use their phones abroad, which also involve differences in network systems and alliances between providers to play. higher costs.
To address this frustrating problem, First has launched an eSIM service that promises free basic mobile data for life, wherever you are. With a simple user interface, Firsty provides a seamless mobile experience for travelers, expats and globetrotters. The ‘Firsty Free’ package promises to eliminate unexpected costs and provide users with an instant data connection for essential uses.
Firsty leverages a global network of regional telecom partners, automatically connecting users to the best local provider without the need for manual intervention. Firsty’s technology switches seamlessly between providers in the background, avoiding any potential disruption to connectivity.
There’s a catch
While you get free unlimited data for 60 minutes on essential services like WhatsApp, Messenger, email and Uber, when that time is up you’ll have to watch a 30-second ad to stay connected. This freemium approach may not appeal to everyone, but it eliminates the need for expensive roaming and lets you keep your existing phone number.
If you need a faster connection, you can upgrade to Firsty Fast, which gives you 2GB of data per day for a daily rate of (from) €2.00. First, it says that in some cases this is 60 times cheaper than traditional subscriptions. You can purchase data per day or 30 days to save. Firstly has a pause feature that allows users to save their days for future use, and they can restart the service in any country.
To get started, all you need to do is download the free app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. When you first set up the app, you get 100 MB of Firsty Fast data for free.