global roaming - how long stays active

powerlifter · 18-06-2009, 21:26

Did you think about skype? If you are have a computer or go to an internet cafe you can talk to the parents for very little money. You can get a subscription, and get something like 10,000 minutes a month. Or you can pay as you go your choice. If your parents download skype to their computer the call is free if you call their computer. You can call your home number or a cell phone again the options are endless. If I am in a country for a week or more I get a local sim card. If you use an international sim no one will want to call you as they have to pay for the call as well as you. You will meet friends, and you will want to be able to contact them. Look at skype as they have a lot of ways to stay in touch. Just something to think about.

kitesurfer · 18-06-2009, 22:06

sorry - i should have clarified. i'm definitely going to do skype as my primary means of talking with family and friends back home. free is a very appealing price

the cell phone will be used for 1) emergencies (i.e. i'm on a beach in ecuador and got lofted kiteboarding and slammed into a tree so am figuring out where/how to get somewhere to fix a broken bone) and 2) occasionally for setting up a hostel/hotel reservation when i first get into a country.

bylo · 19-06-2009, 02:47

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Originally Posted by kitesurfer

the cell phone will be used for 1) emergencies ... and 2) occasionally for setting up a hostel/hotel reservation when i first get into a country.

Mobal is still your best bet even though it's more expensive. If you have an emergency cost won't be the issue. Reliability and convenience will. None of the global SIMs are as reliable and convenient as Mobal.

Depending on how much you will use the phone "occasionally" the added expense of another global SIM may or may not offset the higher airtime of Mobal.

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kitesurfer (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: 18 Jun 2009 Country:	18-06-2009, 22:06 sorry - i should have clarified. i'm definitely going to do skype as my primary means of talking with family and friends back home. free is a very appealing price the cell phone will be used for 1) emergencies (i.e. i'm on a beach in ecuador and got lofted kiteboarding and slammed into a tree so am figuring out where/how to get somewhere to fix a broken bone) and 2) occasionally for setting up a hostel/hotel reservation when i first get into a country.