Making Calls Abroad with Your eSIM
Bcengi TravelPass is a data-only service. It does not include traditional phone calls or SMS. However, you can make high-quality calls using internet-based apps over your eSIM data connection.
WiFi Calling and VoIP Apps
These apps work over data and provide free or very cheap calling:
- WhatsApp: voice and video calls (free, most popular globally)
- FaceTime: voice and video calls (free, iPhone/Mac/iPad)
- Zoom: video and audio calls
- Telegram: voice and video calls
- Google Meet: video and voice calls
Calling Regular Phone Numbers
If you need to call a regular phone number (hotel, restaurant, airline):
- Google Voice (if you have a US number) can make calls over data
- Your regular SIM still works for calls, but check roaming rates with your carrier first
- Use WiFi calling if your carrier supports it. Calls use WiFi instead of cellular
Keep Your Regular SIM for Calls
The recommended dual-SIM setup:
- Regular SIM: handles calls, texts, and your phone number
- Bcengi eSIM: handles all data (internet, apps, streaming)
- Both work simultaneously, with no switching needed
Data Usage for Voice and Video Calls
- Voice calls (WhatsApp/FaceTime): ~30-40 MB per hour
- Video calls: ~250-500 MB per hour
- In France, Italy and Spain, data costs $1.19/GB, and you pay only for the data your calls use
Bcengi TravelPass is a pay-as-you-go eSIM: you only pay for data you use, with no bundles, no expiry, and no contracts. One eSIM works in 200+ countries.
Ready to stay connected on your next trip? Get your Bcengi eSIM at bcengi.com. Set up in minutes, pay only for what you use.
