Advantage of int'l SIMs versus other solutions?

[Grampa]

Originally Posted by Bossman

Actually, you can only forward maxroam to certain countries. I think they list 45 or so in the dropdown. Still a pretty good option since you can forward to mobiles too.

Sorry for the exaggeration. I tested this out by forwarding the maxroam number to my UM sim, a card with country code 44 (Jersey), and the call quality was very good. Unfortunately, UM charged me about $3 for that test to receive the call in the U.S.

[Bossman]

Not to deviate, but I thought I'd mention a few more positive and negative things about maxroam. They are probably already in the "maxroam review" thread.

- The caller ID that shows when you call someone is the DID. And not the Israeli number. This is a positive in my opinion.
- All calls get charged. A min os 1 min is charged since you get charged as soon as you answer the callback
-I cannot check my balance from the sim menu on the phone. And online, it takes at least a day for the call history to show up. Balance online is updated right away though.
-The missed call sms no longer works for me.

Originally Posted by Grampa

Sorry for the exaggeration. I tested this out by forwarding the maxroam number to my UM sim, a card with country code 44 (Jersey), and the call quality was very good. Unfortunately, UM charged me about $3 for that test to receive the call in the U.S.