Talk360 uses mobile data or Wi-Fi to place calls. Understanding how much data is used and how roaming works helps you avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Data Does a Talk360 Call Use?
Talk360 is designed to be data-efficient.
Approx. 86–92 KB per minute
That’s about 5–6 MB per hour
💡 This is much lower than video calls or streaming and makes Talk360 suitable even on limited data plans.
What Does This Mean in Practice?
To make it easy to understand:
10-minute call: ~5–10 MB
30-minute call: ~15–30 MB
1-hour call: up to ~60 MB
💡 This is much lower than video calls or streaming and makes Talk360 ideal for long international calls.
Wi-Fi vs Mobile Data
Using Wi-Fi:
No extra charges from your mobile providerUsing mobile data (3G / 4G / LTE / 5G):
Data usage counts against your mobile internet plan
Any costs depend on your carrier and data bundle
Understanding Roaming Charges
When you travel abroad, and roaming is enabled, your phone may connect to a foreign network. This can lead to higher charges, depending on your mobile provider and destination.
Important Things to Know About Roaming
Roaming charges can apply even if you don’t make calls
Mobile data usage while roaming can be expensive
Many users forget to turn off roaming when traveling
Charges vary by country and mobile carrier
To avoid surprises, always check roaming prices or packages with your mobile provider before traveling.
EU Roaming vs Other Countries
🇪🇺 Roaming Within the EU
Thanks to the “Roam Like at Home” policy:
You can use your mobile plan across EU countries
No extra roaming fees (within fair-use limits)
Data, calls, and SMS work as they do at home
Roaming Outside the EU
Roaming charges usually do apply
Prices vary widely by country
Data roaming can become expensive quickly
Always confirm rates with your provider when traveling outside the EU.
Types of Roaming Charges You May Encounter
When abroad, mobile users may face:
Voice roaming: Making or receiving regular calls
SMS roaming: Sending or receiving text messages
Data roaming: Using mobile internet (apps, browsing, emails)
Voicemail roaming: Listening to voicemail messages
Important for Talk360 Users
ℹ️ Talk360 only uses data roaming, not voice or SMS roaming.
This means:
If data roaming is ON and you use Talk360 on mobile data, your carrier may charge you
To avoid extra costs:
Turn off data roaming, or
Use Talk360 only on Wi-Fi while abroad
Tips to Save Data & Avoid Extra Costs
Use Wi-Fi whenever possible
Turn data roaming off when traveling
Close background apps that use data
Keep the app updated for best efficiency
Monitor data usage in your phone settings
ℹ️ Good to know
The person you’re calling does not use the internet or data at all. They only need regular mobile coverage. Only you, the caller, needs an internet connection.
If you have questions about data usage or roaming, feel free to contact Support via the app. We’re happy to help 😊