ekit dual number [US & UK] SIMs

[PhotoJim]

Just to clarify, I assume the phone must be in "global" mode to work in Canada? Or does "US" mode work?

[VladS]

US mode works very well in Canada.

Incoming calls received via the UK DID are free, those received via the US DID are $0.19/minute with no connect fee.

[kupe]

Just got back from first Europe trip (Switzerland) with my Telestial eKit sim. Very very pleased. Received calls via my US number with 100% reliability. Sending and receiving texts worked perfectly also, including receiving texts sent to my US number. (Texts never worked with my Sim4Travel sim.)

So far so good...will test in France next week.

Kupe

[ronwi]

I just tested mine in the US. I called the +44 number, and answered the call. I was charged for the incoming call. I thought that incoming calls on the +44 number were free in the US?

Originally Posted by VladS

US mode works very well in Canada.

Incoming calls received via the UK DID are free, those received via the US DID are $0.19/minute with no connect fee.

[highered]

Originally Posted by ronwi

I just tested mine in the US. I called the +44 number, and answered the call. I was charged for the incoming call. I thought that incoming calls on the +44 number were free in the US?

It depends on which SIM you have.
SIMple plus: 9cpm for receiving call on UK number in the US
ekit, SIMple Calling Plus SIM card

SIMple: 9cpm for receiving call on UK number in the US
ekit, SIMple Calling SIM card

Passport Plus: 29cpm for receiving call on UK number OR US number in the US (no surcharge on this product for calls received in the US made to the US number)
ekit, Passport Plus SIM card

Passport: no charge for receiving call on UK number in the US
ekit, Passport SIM card

Originally Posted by JPSmith

Thanks. What about incoming calls on cruise ships -- Are they free on the +44 number and 19 c/min on the U.S. number? Sorry if these are dumb questions-- I find the ekit rate info confusing.

Look at the cost for incoming calls in zone 5 for the type of SIM you have (rates range from $3.29 to $3.99). The best way to make sure you are looking at the right info is to log-in to your SIM account at ekit.com first.

I find the four different rate plans confusing. I decided that the Passport service was the best for my needs (due to free incoming in the US and Canada on calls made to Uk number).

[ronwi]

Based on the remaining balance after I answered the call ($9.56), it appears I was charged 44 cents for the incoming call. Not quite sure how that was computed - e.g., the ebay page says there is a 50 cent charge for all calls sent or received, I obviously wasn't charged that. I have a SIMple calling SIM, the one that sells for $12 (incl. shipping) on ebay.

Originally Posted by highered

It depends on which SIM you have.
SIMple plus: 9cpm for receiving call on UK number in the US
ekit, SIMple Calling Plus SIM card

SIMple: 9cpm for receiving call on UK number in the US
ekit, SIMple Calling SIM card

Passport Plus: 29cpm for receiving call on UK number OR US number in the US (no surcharge on this product for calls received in the US made to the US number)
ekit, Passport Plus SIM card

Passport: no charge for receiving call on UK number in the US
ekit, Passport SIM card



Look at the cost for incoming calls in zone 5 for the type of SIM you have (rates range from $3.29 to $3.99). The best way to make sure you are looking at the right info is to log-in to your SIM account at ekit.com first.

I find the four different rate plans confusing. I decided that the Passport service was the best for my needs (due to free incoming in the US and Canada on calls made to Uk number).

[highered]

Originally Posted by ronwi

Based on the remaining balance after I answered the call ($9.56), it appears I was charged 44 cents for the incoming call. Not quite sure how that was computed - e.g., the ebay page says there is a 50 cent charge for all calls sent or received, I obviously wasn't charged that. I have a SIMple calling SIM, the one that sells for $12 (incl. shipping) on ebay.

It sounds like you have SIMple calling Plus. There is a 35¢ connection fee, except for calls received when in free roaming countries.
ekit, SIMple Calling Plus SIM card

You can call ekit customer service. They're actually pretty helpful.

[I tried to go back and edit my original post for clarity...but since I can't edit any longer, I'll write it here:
SIMple Calling Plus, Passport, and Passport Plus each have a 35¢ connection fee for calls made or received in areas without free roaming on that plan. Effectively, that means that there is a 35¢ fee per call received in the US on SIMple calling plus and Passport Plus in addition to the per minute rate. Passport was my choice of SIM--available on ebay for $20+$3 shipping--and I think it's the best for users who want to use the card in the US/Canada.]

[FBlack_111]

Anyone know if a Passport SIM will work in a Verizon Blackberry Tour 9630? I have a friend who is thinking of getting the Blackberry.

[rfranzq]

Originally Posted by ronwi

Based on the remaining balance after I answered the call ($9.56), it appears I was charged 44 cents for the incoming call. Not quite sure how that was computed - e.g., the ebay page says there is a 50 cent charge for all calls sent or received, I obviously wasn't charged that. I have a SIMple calling SIM, the one that sells for $12 (incl. shipping) on ebay.

44cents=9cents a minute plus a 35cents connection fee. I know it says 50cents but it seems to be 35cents. Don't tell ekit.