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Global Roaming SIM cards for globetrotters

International travel can be an exciting adventure but it can also bring many unpredictable situations, if you are not prepared. As globetrotting becomes a way of life, it becomes equally important to seek communication options which provide good connectivity and convenience across the world.

With the advent of communication technology, many international telecom companies have come up with different types of International SIM cards to provide cost-effective communication solution to foreign travellers. In today’s scenario, International SIM cards are not luxuries but necessities as they help an individual to save lot of money on international calls. What are the different types of International SIM cards There are basically two types of International SIM cards, the first is a Global SIM card which allows travellers to roam seamlessly from country to country. Such cards are meant for frequent international travellers who usually visit several countries on one trip. While, the second type of SIM card is intended for travellers visiting a particular country on their trip. Country-specific local SIM cards, as the name implies, give you that specific country’s cellular service rates. While rates do vary from country to country as well as from carrier to carrier, one of the main benefits that is almost universal is unlimited free incoming calls. Depending on your requirements, you may opt to have a SIM card for a particular country, plus an International SIM card for other countries. What to check while getting an International SIM Card While buying a Global Roaming SIM card or a country-specific SIM card, one need to check whether the cell phone is compatible with the card or not. In certain cases the cell phone gets locked making the card useless. Consumers will need to obtain an international cell phone capable of working in all countries if they want to use a Global SIM. The types of international phones available include dual-band, tri-band and quad-band phones. To determine the suitability of a phone, cell phone users will have to consider their home country and the country to which they are travelling, since certain bands only work in specific countries. Many consumers opt for a tri-band phone that works on the 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands, as they work in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean. True world travellers may instead select a quad-band phone that works on the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands because these phones will work in any country that operates on GSM except Japan and South Korea. How International SIM cards benefit business professionals Many business deals are now done over the phone without the need of going from one place to the other. This is helpful as it saves the travelling expenditures of the business persons and this later on adds to the profits. When the business travel expenditures are minimised, the entrepreneurs can focus on other important matters.

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Travel Hacks: Should I buy overseas SIM card or data locally when travelling?

Staying connected through internet connection becomes as important as the food we eat and the air we breathe. This is especially so when travelling, with the need to update our social media feeds or to do a quick Google search on the most recommended place to dine or places to visit.

Stories of travellers being slapped with huge phone bills after forgetting to turn off their data roaming are no strangers to Singaporeans. Spending a huge chunk of your fortune just for data access is definitely not a smart way to end a getaway. There are definitely ways to get cheaper data when travelling, depending on your personal preference and convenience.

Wi-fi Router

$5-$12 Daily

If you do not find carrying an external device for data access a hassle, renting a Wi-fi Router from Changi Airport can be a solution. One will get to enjoy unlimited data at a fixed price every day, depending on your destination. Price ranges from $5 daily for countries like Thailand and Taiwan, to $12 per day for destinations such as Europe and US.

Read the full article on seedly.sg, containing an amazing comparison between several Singapore Operators: M1, Starhub, and Singtel.

We would like to add a competitor, coming from Hong Kong: BNESIM the global SIM Card. BNESIM has the best coverage in the world: 172 Countries and a flat rate of 19 Euro per GB in 64 of them.