Reliability?

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Originally Posted by TLDMAT

I am interested in your opinions/views on the reliability and/or ease of use of international sims.

The most common views are: They work [as described]. And they don't work. Unfortunately, you do not find out about the latter until you are trying to use it when you are 'away.'

Originally Posted by TLDMAT

In my research I find two companies appear to meet my needs, Telestial Passport and Geosim. What has been your experience on the reliability of these two .......?

Telestial is ekit. The best prices I know of for these SIMs is on eBay seller name: ekitmobileusa --it is ekit. Note that they sell various SIMs. Make sure you get what is most advantages to you. The SIMple calling SIM has different rates in the US [lower] that might be better than their other SIMs that do not have special US rates. I have six different ekit SIMs currently and their customer service is very good. I have no experience with Geosim.

Remember to compare cost of acquisition to overall cost.

Originally Posted by TLDMAT

........ and are there others that I should look into?

I would also strongly reccommend Tru SIM I am impressed with them.

Summary: Check the various data rates if you need data. Make a list of all the countries you are going to and see what each SIM charges for the kind of calls you will be making. Remember to account for the cost of acquisition.