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How to Activate Glo International Roaming in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide) |
Traveling abroad in 2025? Learn how to activate Glo international roaming, supported countries, activation codes, and costs to stay connected while overseas.
What is Glo International Roaming?
Glo International Roaming allows you to use your Glo SIM abroad for calls, SMS, and browsing without switching networks. You can stay reachable and access the internet in over 200 countries, using Glo’s partner networks.
Requirements Before Activating Roaming
Before using Glo roaming services:
- Your SIM must be registered and active
- You must have sufficient airtime or an active roaming bundle
- Your phone should support international bands (3G, 4G, or 5G)
- Turn off call barring or flight mode
How to Activate Glo International Roaming (2025)
Step-by-Step Process:
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Before Traveling:
- Dial
*777#
and select Roaming Bundles - Choose a roaming bundle based on your destination
- Recharge your line with enough credit for the bundle
- Dial
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After Landing Abroad:
- Turn on your phone
- Glo will connect to a partner network automatically
- If not, go to Settings > Mobile Networks > Manually Select Network and pick a listed partner (e.g., Vodafone, AT&T, MTN SA)
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Enable Roaming in Your Phone Settings:
- Go to Settings > Network > Data Roaming > Enable
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Buy a Roaming Data or Voice Bundle (Optional but cheaper):
- Dial
*777# > Data Services > Roaming Plans
- Select based on your travel destination
- Dial
Popular Glo Roaming Countries & Partners (2025)
Country | Glo Roaming Partner |
---|---|
UK | Vodafone UK |
USA | AT&T, T-Mobile |
UAE | Etisalat, Du |
South Africa | MTN, Vodacom |
Canada | Rogers, Bell |
Ghana | MTN Ghana, Vodafone |
Note: Roaming rates vary by country. Data bundles are more cost-effective than pay-as-you-go.
Example Roaming Data Bundles (as of 2025)
Bundle | Data | Validity | Price (₦) |
---|---|---|---|
Roaming Lite | 100MB | 1 Day | ₦1,000 |
Roaming Plus | 500MB | 3 Days | ₦3,500 |
Roaming Max | 1GB | 7 Days | ₦6,500 |
👉 Buy via *777#
or Glo Café App.
👉 Download Glo Café App – Android
👉 Glo Café App – iPhone
Tips to Manage Roaming Costs
- Use Wi-Fi where available
- Turn off auto app updates and background data
- Monitor usage through Glo Café App
- Send SMS instead of calling if on a tight budget
- Subscribe to a roaming bundle instead of pay-per-use
Ready to travel abroad without losing connection? Activate your Glo international roaming now and stay in touch wherever you go.