Technical & Security1 min
Can I use SOS-Expat without a local SIM card in the country I'm in?
SOS Expat & Travelers1 min
In summary
Yes, SOS-Expat works without a local SIM card.
Yes, SOS-Expat works without a local SIM card. The platform is a web application accessible from any browser (phone, tablet, computer). You only need an internet connection — hotel Wi-Fi, café, coworking, etc. For the call, several options are available:
- Call via internet (VoIP) from the app, without a local phone number
- If you have a phone number (from your home country), the provider can call you back on it
- Hotel, airport, or café Wi-Fi is sufficient
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