About to buy international roaming? Ask these questions first.

About to head to Italy and Spain for a month, and want to get a roaming plan for your phone? Here are 5 questions to ask before you buy an international roaming pack/plan:

#1 Does the service provider offer multiple packs?

Variety is certainly the spice of life, and it is true of the international roaming offerings from various service providers. While most have only a generic couple of packs to offer, leading providers like Airtel have three superb international roaming packs to choose from. For your Italy-Spain vacation, go with a choice between these packs: 1-day (Rs 649 per day), 10 days (Rs 359 per day) and 30 days (Rs 133 per day). The packs come with free calling (100, 250 and 500 minutes respectively) and 100 free SMSs on each.

#2 How does the provider bill you?

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The land of beaches, sumptuous seafoodand all-night partying – Goa is a veritable paradise for those looking to unwind in a fun, laidback surroundings. Beautiful, friendly and with an easy-going vibe, Goa makes for the perfect backdrop when you’re looking for a restful holiday with lots to eat and explore.

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