{"id":29468,"date":"2026-06-03T09:30:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=29468"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:02:51","slug":"international-roaming-packs","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/international-roaming-packs\/","title":{"rendered":"What international roaming packs does MATE offer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MATE offers international roaming packs for eligible postpaid mobile services. Most packs are data only, so perfect for maps, messaging apps and browsing while you travel, without surprise charges.<\/p>\n<p>Need calls and SMS too? The <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Global Voice &amp; Data Pack<\/span> has you covered.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/span> Your 7-day pack starts from the moment it&#8217;s activated, not when you land. To get the most out of it, activate your pack as close to your arrival date as possible, or schedule it in advance so it starts on the day you touch down.<\/div>\n<h2>What international roaming packs does MATE offer?<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #00b26b; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px;\">Pack<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px;\">Region<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px;\">Days<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px;\">Inclusions<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px;\">Destinations<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px;\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Pacific Pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Pacific region<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">1GB data<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">$6.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">\ud83c\udf0f <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Asia Pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Asia<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">1GB data<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">15<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">$6.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">\ud83c\udf0e <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">North America Pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">North America<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">2GB data<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">$6.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">\ud83c\udf0d <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Global Pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Global<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">2GB data<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">69<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">$12.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">\ud83d\udcde <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Global Voice &amp; Data Pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Global<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">5GB data + 30 mins calls + 30 SMS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">34<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">$32.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-left: 5px solid #bdbdbd;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"More information\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\u2139\ufe0f More information:<\/span> Not sure which pack works in your destination? Check the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/which-countries-can-i-use-international-roaming-in\/\">supported countries and destinations.<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Do I need to enable roaming before travelling?<\/h2>\n<p>Only on your handset. No extra steps are needed in the myMATE app. When you add a roaming pack, roaming is automatically switched on at a network level. You just need to make sure <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Data Roaming<\/span> is turned on in your handset settings when you arrive and are ready to use your pack.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #fff8e1; border-left: 5px solid #f9a825;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Important note\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udca1 Note:<\/span> Roaming only works when your MATE mobile service is active. If your service is suspended, roaming won&#8217;t be available.<\/div>\n<h2>Can I stack or add more than one roaming pack?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Buying the same roaming pack again will replace your current pack and any unused data will be lost. You&#8217;ll still be charged for the new pack, so if you still have data remaining it&#8217;s best to wait before purchasing the same pack again.<\/li>\n<li>You can have different roaming packs active at the same time, for example a Pacific Pack and a Global Pack.<\/li>\n<li>You can add up to 2 different roaming packs within any 24-hour period, with the limit resetting at midnight AEST. If you need more sooner, <a href=\"\/mate\/support\/\">get in touch with our support team<\/a> and we&#8217;ll help you out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/span> You can add your roaming pack before you leave or schedule it for your travel date in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/mymate\/\">myMATE app<\/a>. If adding it on arrival, we recommend doing so while connected to Wi-Fi, such as at the airport or your accommodation.<\/div>\n<h2>Can I pause my roaming pack?<\/h2>\n<p>No. Once your roaming pack has started, it can&#8217;t be paused, cancelled or put on hold.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need to use roaming for a period of time, you can turn off <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Mobile Data<\/span> or <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Data Roaming<\/span> in your handset settings to help avoid using your pack inclusions.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I limit how much roaming data I use?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. The best way to limit usage is to turn off <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Mobile Data<\/span> or <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Data Roaming<\/span> when you don&#8217;t need it, such as when you&#8217;re connected to Wi-Fi at your hotel, accommodation or airport. You can turn it back on when you need to use mobile data again.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/span> Apps can use data in the background. Turning off Mobile Data or Data Roaming when you&#8217;re not actively using it can help your included data last longer. Just keep in mind this won&#8217;t extend the 7-day validity period of your pack, and any unused data at expiry is forfeited and won&#8217;t roll over.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #e3f2fd; border-left: 5px solid #1976d2;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Need help?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udcac Need help?<\/span> Not sure which pack is right for your trip? <a style=\"color: #1976d2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/mate\/support\/\">Get in touch with us<\/a> and our Aussie support team will help you choose.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MATE offers international roaming packs for eligible postpaid mobile services. Most packs are data only, so perfect for maps, messaging apps and browsing while you travel, without surprise charges. Need calls and SMS too? 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