Is the need for an "International" SIM Card ending?

kupe · 07-09-2010, 17:00

Well, personally my use of my eKit International Roaming SIM is down a bit since I obtained an unlimited world 3G Data plan for my ATT iPhone. I use Skype over 3G now for much of my routine calling. Friends and family can ring me up anytime, anywhere with Skype.

The only thing I haven't done yet is purchased a Skype-In number to receive non-Skype calls, but I'm considering it. Meanwhile, while I'm abroad, for those who don't have Skype, I have my incoming calls forwarded from my ATT number to my eKit US number. So yes my eKit phone is still part of my overall calling system.

As others have said, relying on Wifi simply won't work in Europe. Whereas free and open hotspots are plentiful in the US, they are still the exception in Europe. And I've found that the pay Wifi services like Boingo and iPass promise much, but deliver very little in Europe.

Kupe

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kupe (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 103 Join Date: 19 Jun 2006 Country:	07-09-2010, 17:00 Well, personally my use of my eKit International Roaming SIM is down a bit since I obtained an unlimited world 3G Data plan for my ATT iPhone. I use Skype over 3G now for much of my routine calling. Friends and family can ring me up anytime, anywhere with Skype. The only thing I haven't done yet is purchased a Skype-In number to receive non-Skype calls, but I'm considering it. Meanwhile, while I'm abroad, for those who don't have Skype, I have my incoming calls forwarded from my ATT number to my eKit US number. So yes my eKit phone is still part of my overall calling system. As others have said, relying on Wifi simply won't work in Europe. Whereas free and open hotspots are plentiful in the US, they are still the exception in Europe. And I've found that the pay Wifi services like Boingo and iPass promise much, but deliver very little in Europe. Kupe Last edited by kupe; 07-09-2010 at 17:20..