Mention getting in touch with people back home to someone who has had a nightmare experience and you are likely to see someone who cringes.
This is because they have probably been stung by an exorbitant international roaming bill or found the whole keeping in touch thing extremely complicated.
With a new Global SIM card, things are changing and keeping in touch with friends, family and colleagues back home has just got a lot more convenient.
It means: - You are not carrying around a pile of SIM cards when you travel- Previously, international travelers may have purchased a prepaid SIM card in the country that they are traveling to.
If you are visiting numerous countries you could end up with a pile and not remember which number to give out to people.
A prepaid global card means that you are contactable on the one number wherever you are.
This means much less hassles.
- You get help with Language translation- Some of the better global SIM card providers out there offer a language translation service, meaning you can keep in touch and be understood in whichever country you are in.
- Cheap Calls, and instantaneous email access- Most importantly, a global SIM card gives you cheap calls, and a reputable provider will also give you access to GPRS so you can access email if need be (and if supported by your handset).
With the right card, you could save anywhere between 60-90% on call costs when compared with International Roaming on your home mobile.
- Prepaid, so no bill hassles- Global SIM cards are generally prepaid, meaning that you don't need to worry about missing a bill whilst you are traveling and then getting cut off.
Each time you make a call, you are told how much credit (or how many minutes) you have left so you know when you need to top up your credit.