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Monday, 06 July 2009

  • Buying International Phone Cards

    In todays economy and people travel all around the world to peruse new job opportunity. They need to stay in touch with their family and love ones in their own country. And if you have a son or daughter in the arm forces, and where deployed overseas, you want to get in touch with him or her.

    How can you do that? Phone companies created and easy and cheap way for you to keep in touch. They made phone cards. Phone cards to call overseas. Phone cards to call Asia and Europe.

    International phone cards or international calling cards can they purchased for any grocery store or gas station. Almost every where you look, you will find someone will sell you a phone card.

    Making international call direct is costly, because when you start talking you will never finish. Buy when you buy a phone card form your local grocery store for $5. The card will remind you when your time is up. And that is a huge saving. Taking on the phone is not cheap, but buying a phone card is much cheaper and more convenient.

    There are hundreds of calling cards, phone cards to make overseas and international calls. Choose wisely. Don’t just look for the cheapest card; you need to pay attention to the service. Voice clarity calling and receiving calls.

    Before you go and buy your phone card to call overseas, you need to know few things.
    1. Check if the card has any connection fees. You need to know how much they will charge when they make the connections.
    2. Check if the card has an 800 number to use.
    3. Connection fees are not all you need to look for; you need to look for per minute fees. Some of the international phone card companies charge a lot. Compare rates with other cards.
    4. Tell the salesman what country you calling and ask him/her what other people buy, any suggestion.
    5. Make sure you check when is the phone card you buying will expired if you decided to use the phone card more than once. Check if the phone card has weekly charges if you don’t use it.
    6. Ask the salesperson if the card been around for a while-the store been selling that particular phone card for a long time.

    There are so many international phone cards on the market. Choosing the right card from the first time is not easy; you have to be very lucky to do so. As we all know, some of these companies sell the card, but after a while they close and the card does not work. So what happen here, you have phone card you paid for from your hard work, but they are no good. This is what I mean choose wisely.

  • How to Communicate Cheaply Via Phone When Traveling in Europe

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    Until recently, Americans traveling in Europe have had to jump through hoops to stay in touch with people via cellphone
    . Sure you can email, but its nice to just be able to pick up the phone and call home. Another factor that has deterred many people is the high prices, especially for using their cell phones overseas.

    Americans are still unaware of the options that lie open to them while traveling in Europe. One option for travelers is to use their own GSM compatible phones. While this is an okay option, the costs can be enormous. Huge roaming fees and surcharges are applied to international plans outside of the US. And remember, this option is contingent on actually having a GSM compatible cell phone to begin with.

    Another option is to rent a GSM phone, but again, this will often cost you hundreds of dollars, literally, in charges, in addition to extra activation and base rental fees. Yet a third is the option the majority of travelers use, which is prepaid phone cards for each country they’re in.

    However, recent technology has ushered in a new wave of options for travelers in Europe, namely global cellphone service. Long needed and long overdue, this is a technology that is quickly gaining momentum. If you look into the option of global cell phone service, you’ll find that it enables users to enjoy open access to multiple countries; this service simply works with Europe’s large and reliable system to create an easier, less expensive option for travelers.

    With this technology, users can access the same network used throughout Europe. The provider will usually offer rates and plans, both for purchasing and renting a phone. Thus if you don’t have a GSM phone, you can rent one or buy one through the provider. If you do have a GSM, tri or quad-band phone, you will simply swap your SIM card out for theirs while on your trip. A normal transaction would go something like this:

    1) You would contact the provider;
    2) Discuss a plan with a rep and figure out which one is best for you;
    3) Order at least three weeks ahead of time; they will send you a package that includes phone or SIM card and further instructions;
    4) Use it on your trip and mail the phone or SIM card back when you return.

    It is rather easy and less complicated than other international communication methods; sometimes you just want to call home or a business associate and not feel pressured because of high fees and steep or hidden surcharges. Next time you travel abroad to Europe, look into a global cellphone service; you will ultimately be glad you did.

  • Few years ago, having a cell phone while one backpacked to International destinations would seem lik

    Few years ago, having a cell phone while one backpacked to International destinations would seem like a crazy idea. Today, while it’s not impossible to get around without one, a cell phone can become a handy travel tool either to keep those ties back home warm, or only for safety’s sake.

    But first, some background: Cell phones from T-Mobile and AT&T rely on the same type of network (called GSM) that most of the rest of the world uses. In theory then, you can take these phones to other countries on International Roaming and make calls as usual (Most Verizon and Sprint phones work only in the United States).

    Unfortunately, International roaming runs from $1 to $5 a minute, a 20-minute call home from Europe on an AT&T cell phone will cost a cool $50.

    One of the best ways to cut your roaming costs and International calling expenses when you travel is to get an International SIM card for the Country you are travelling too. Most people already have a mobile phone and many do not realize that you can take your mobile phone with you as it will work around the world. To do this, you need to check that your phone is:

    1. Tri or Quad Band Mobile Phone (most phones today are - just check your phones manual)

    2. Unlocked

    Chances are your cell phone will be locked by your service provider, in such case you can either get it un-locked or buy a cheap un-locked Cell Phone at a cost which will otherwise be a fraction of your cell phone bill with International Roaming. Plus you can use this cell phone again the next time you travel to save even more by only buying a SIM card then.

  • Traveling to Europe? What You Need to Know About European Cell Phones

    If you are planning an extended European trip, or preparing your child for a semester abroad, you’ll find one of the most expensive aspects of your stay is the phone bill. On top of that, you’ll discover that fewer and fewer rental apartments even have land lines.
    The whole world is going cellular, and Europe is no exception.

    Unfortunately, most American cell phones won’t work abroad, since the protocol is different. While most US phone companies use CDMA, in Europe and elsewhere in the world the standard is GSM. Think of it this way - when a decision had to be made regarding cell systems, some of chose VHS, and some chose BETA. Who chose which, we don’t yet know, and the two, incompatible as they are, continue to exist side by side.

    If you do have a GSM phone with your US carrier, as is the case with T-Mobile or Cingular, you can use your cell phone abroad, but be prepared for high costs. Even if you arrange for a global roaming service with your provider, costs can still be 1$/minute, which is fine for emergencies and “safe arrival” calls, but less ideal for longer conversations and keeping in touch.

    The most economical option, particularly if you travel to Europe frequently, is to purchase a GSM phone abroad. In terms of usability, a tri-band phone is preferable to a dual-band, and a low-end one can usually be found for about 100 Euro. Unlike most US phones, you won’t need a plan - instead, you purchase a SIM (or TIM) chip, which actually contains your phone number (about 10 Euro). This can be obtained at a phone store, but you’ll need to bring your passport. The SIM can be charged with a specific Euro amount through a card purchased either at phone stores or at newsstands, and phone calls can then be made on a debit system

Saturday, 04 July 2009

  • International Cell Phones - The Best Choices For Traveling Cell Phones!

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    International Cell Phones - The Best Choices For Traveling Cell Phones!

    Are you planning a trip to Europe sometime soon and you want to be able to stay in contact with your family and friends while you are there? There are many ways to do this, but if you want to use a cell phone, then you need to get European cell phones and there are a few ways to do this. Here are your options.

    When you are traveling to another country you can rent a cell phone for your trip and get what you need. The only problem with this is that you will have to pay a monthly fee and for the minutes you use. Plus you have to give the phone back. Another issue is they usually only work in specific countries so you might have to rent more than one phone.

    The second option for European cell phones is to see if your current cell carrier can give you a plan that allows you to use your current cell phone in the countries you are traveling in. This could be very expensive though. You may have to pay a large monthly fee for this and you might also have to pay for your minute in the countries you are in. You could also have to upgrade to a different cell phone.

    The last and best option for European cell phones is to go ahead and buy a phone that you can use in over 140 countries and you just have to pay for the minutes on. This is a great option because you get to keep the cell phone all your life and if you travel again you will be able to use it once again in the new countries you go to. Plus there is no monthly fee and you just pay for the minutes you use.

    Buying International Phone Cards

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