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Originally Posted by MrEd
Some things worth noting and checking when comparing GeoSIM and eKit. As with all such products, all have their particular merits and may be more suited to some customers and not others.
From our review:
There is a $0.35 connection fee on all inbound and outbound calls (even when called on the +44 number). Although I'm not sure if that this applies in free inbound countries.
Calls to mobiles from EU countries such as Bulgaria are as high as $1.19 per minute plus $0.35 connection charge.
There is a $0.40 USD per minute surcharge when you make a call to a cell phone (does not apply when calling to a US or Canadian cell phone). This means that if you are in Bulgaria calling a UK mobile the cost would be: $1.19 per minute plus surcharge of $0.40 per minute plus connection charge of $0.35.
Sending SMS from EU countries is $0.69.
Cost of $0.10 to receive SMS on US number.
I stand to be correct if I have mis interpreted, but leave it to potential customers to review the respective websites accordingly and to choose the SIM that is most suited to their needs.
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I used to use GEOSIM a lot when traveling, but a while back they had a problem with the provider and switched us to new sim cards - my new one does not work on any of my phones, I've got a $70 balance, and I'm getting no useful help from their online service.
Truphone is generally cheaper, no annual renewal fee, and much better data rates.