A student budget and an international plan don't mix
A local SIM bought for a semester abroad almost never includes cheap international calling, and video-call apps don't reach your home bank, a landlord, or a visa office — all of which usually only take a phone call. Studying abroad also means an unusual number of one-off calls: opening a local bank account, dealing with a landlord, or calling a university office back home.
Built for exactly this budget
Pay only for the minutes you use — nothing recurring to remember to cancel when the semester ends.
A university office, embassy, bank or landlord in either country — anywhere a phone number, not an app, is the only way in.
Check the call quality before committing any money.
Get set up on campus
Just an email — no local number required.
Call home to check the quality — no cost, no card.
Add only what you'll spend this month — credit never expires if you don't.
The calls a semester abroad actually requires
Arrival week alone tends to need several phone-only calls: a local bank that wants a call before releasing a card, a landlord confirming move-in, and the international student office back home asking for a check-in call. None of that fits a messaging app, and buying a full local voice plan for a handful of calls is money you'd rather keep for rent.
What it costs
Real per-minute rates, in your currency — no plans, no bundles.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call my bank back home to activate a card?
Yes — Hyallo dials any real phone number, including a bank's customer service line.
Is there a student discount?
There's no separate student plan, but pay-as-you-go pricing from a cent a minute, with no subscription, is already built for occasional calling on a budget.
What if I only have a laptop, not a phone with a local SIM?
Hyallo runs entirely in the browser, so campus Wi-Fi and a laptop are all you need — no SIM of any kind.