In plain English
It is a short-term bundle for using mobile service when away from the network normally used at home. It gives a stated allowance of calls, texts, or data and lasts only for a set period.
In context
Here, the term names a temporary package that gives a stated amount of calls, texts, or data for use while outside the home network for a limited time.
- Situation
- Choosing mobile plans, allowances, roaming, fair-use, and add-ons
- What it communicates
- names a temporary roaming package in the travel extras section.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say which of those services are included, how much is provided, or exactly how long the period lasts.
Examples
“For his seven-day trip abroad, he bought a roaming pass with 3 GB of data instead of changing his usual mobile plan.”
“A roaming pass was added to her phone for calls during the weekend abroad.”