Using mobile data while traveling abroad tends to be an expensive affair due to international roaming rates, additional charges that mobile operators impose on customers who want to use their phones in a foreign country, and differences in costs. Network systems and alliances between operators also influence these higher costs.
To address this frustrating issue, Firsty has launched an eSIM service that promises free basic mobile data for life, wherever you are. With a simple user interface, Firsty offers a perfect mobile experience for travelers, expats and globetrotters. The 'Firsty Free' package promises to eliminate unexpected fees and provides users with an instant data connection for essential usage.
Firsty uses a global network of regional telecom partners, automatically connecting users to the best local provider, without the need for manual intervention. Firsty's technology seamlessly switches providers in the background, avoiding any potential interruption in connectivity.
there is a catch
Although you get free unlimited data for 60 minutes for 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 be everyone's cup of tea, but it eliminates costly roaming and you keep your current 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 of all, it says that it is, in some cases, 60 times cheaper than traditional plans. You can purchase one day at a time, or 30 days of data to save, and Firstly has a pause feature that allows users to save their days for future use and can restart the service in any country.
To get started, you just need to download the free app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. When you set up the app for the first time, you'll get 100MB of Firsty Fast data for free.
