National Geographic Talk Abroad International SIM Card
	Includes $5 credit
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Make and receive calls in over 200 countries! View List

With the National Geographic Talk Abroad® Travel SIM, we make international cellular service easy and affordable for anyone traveling overseas. The National Geographic Travel SIM is compatible with any unlocked GSM cell phone with the appropriate GSM bands. The SIM card has two phone numbers, a US based number as well as a UK based number. Both numbers are always active and do not require a monthly fee. Incoming calls on the UK number are free in more than 70 countries. There is a $0.30 per minute charge to all calls made to the U.S.-based number.

You can forward your US or Canadian number to the US number and get the same benefits as roaming without the fees! Or, you can give some of your contacts your new US number and other contacts your UK number. Adding additional talk time is a snap. You may opt for our 'auto recharge' option which automatically keeps your credit above $10.00, or you can speak to a live rep (toll free) - you can even simply enter a 5-digit code on your handset to add call credit.

The Talk Abroad network also supports data functions, so if you need a data solution that works in 130+ countries, with 3G speed available in over 70 popular destinations, the National Geographic Talk Abroad Travel SIM Card is an excellent value.

Unlocked iPhone 4, 4s, iPad and Nokia Lumia 900 users can now take advantage of the National Geographic Talk Abroad SIM Card! Choose the Micro-SIM add-on during checkout and our expert staff will resize your SIM Card to conform to Apple Micro-SIM device standards. Cutting your SIM card down to fit an iPhone or iPad can be dangerous; you may cut it incorrectly, or cut the gold contacts improperly and invalidate your SIM. Don't trust a Youtube how-to video when Cellular Abroad can guarantee your Micro-SIM will work in your unlocked device, or we will replace it at no extra cost.

Whether you are a frequent business traveler or a tourist seeking a reliable yet affordable calling solution, the National Geographic Talk Abroad® Travel SIM will cover you in over 200 countries. Since this is a prepaid solution, there are no contracts to sign or monthly bills – ever!

Talk Abroad SIM Card Features

• U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
• Unlimited free incoming calls in more than 70 countries
• $5.00 initial credit included – 10 minutes of outbound calls from most countries
• Low outgoing rates
• Prepaid service – no bills, contracts, or hidden fees
• One phone number in all destinations
• Voice mail, text messaging*, and 24/7 , U.S. based customer support
• Auto recharge talk credit from your handset via SMS
• Easy to check your call credit 24/7
• Automated credit service - New for 2012!
• Easy to add talk time
• Uses the same GSM technology that over 200 countries around the world use.
• Includes FREE shipping option**

* Inbound and outbound SMS text messaging not available from the U.S.-based number
** Express options also available
RIM Blackberry model handsets are not compatible with data services.

How much credit will I need to use the Talk Abroad SIM for Data service?

The Talk Abroad SIM Card comes with data service already enabled. If you are travelling to European countries, here's a quick guide to how much internet usage you can get from one $29 credit:

• 15 to 30MB of credit
• 500-1000 emails or
• 50-150 emails with a small attachment or
• 1-3 hours of web surfing or
• 50-150 medium resolution photos or
• 15 minutes of standard-quality streaming video
• 2.5Mbps maximum downspeed (On 3G/HSDPA connection)
• 0.9Mbps maximum upspeed (On 3G/HSDPA connection)
• 3G/HSDPA available in most major towns and cities

Required:

• An unlocked tri-band or quad-band GSM phone (for most uses outside the U.S.)
• You can also rent or buy a SIM card/phone package from Cellular Abroad

Talk Abroad SIM Card Rental

If you are only traveling for a short period of time, and don't intend on using the Talk Abroad SIM Card again in the future, we now offer the Talk Abroad SIM Card for rental only. The call rates are the same as the rates listed above. When renting a Talk Abroad SIM Card from Cellular Abroad, there's no further obligation after you return from your trip, other than to send the rental SIM Card back to our office, which effectively ends your SIM Card rental. If you need more information on renting our SIM Card, call our main office hotline at 1-800-287-5072.

Talk Abroad SIM Rental Rates
	1-7 days	8-14 days	15-28 days	29-42 days	43-56 days
	$14.95*	$19.95*	$24.95*	$29.95*	$34.95*
*PLUS the price of (1) recharge voucher for initial talk credit ($29.00).
Departure Date? Return Date?

Countries where service is available * = Free Incoming while at this destination
Afghanistan Albania* Algeria Andorra* Angola* Anguilla (U.K.) Antigua/Barbuda Argentina Armenia* Aruba (Netherlands) Australia* Austria* Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain* Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium* Belize Benin Bermuda (U.K.) Bhutan* Bolivia* Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana Brazil British Virgin Islands (U.K.)* Brunei* Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi* Cambodia Cameroon Canada (Global Profile) Canada (U.S. Profile)* Cape Verde Cayman Islands (U.K.) Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo Congo (Democratic Rep. of) Costa Rica* Cote d`Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Croatia Cuba Cyprus* Czech Republic* Denmark* Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt* El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Estonia* Ethiopia Faeroe Islands (Denmark) Fiji Finland* France* French Guiana (France)* French Polynesia		Gabon Gambia Georgia* Germany* Ghana Gibraltar (U.K.) Greece* Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe (France)* Guam Guatemala Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (China) Hungary* Iceland* India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland* Israel* Italy* Jamaica Japan** Jordan* Kazakhstan* Kenya* Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia* Lebanon* Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania* Luxembourg* Macau (China) Macedonia Madagascar Malawi* Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta* Martinique (France)* Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte (France)* Mexico (Global Profile) Mexico (U.S. Profile) Moldova* Monaco Mongolia* Montenegro Montserrat (U.K.) Morocco Mozambique* Namibia Nepal Netherlands* Netherlands Antilles (U.K.)* New Zealand* Nicaragua		Niger Nigeria* Norway* Oman Pakistan Palestinian Areas (Israel) Panama Paraguay Peru Phillipines Poland* Portugal* Puerto Rico (U.S.) Reunion (France)* Rodriguez Island* Romania* Russia Rwanda* Samoa Saudi Arabia* Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia* Slovenia* Somalia South Africa* Spain* Sri Lanka St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent & The Grenadines Sudan* Suriname Sweden* Switzerland* Syria* Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Thuraya Togo Tonga Trinidad & Tobago Tunisia Turkey* Turkmenistan Turks & Caicos Islands (U.K.) U.S. Virgin Islands Uganda* Ukraine United Arab Emirates* United Kingdom* United States (Global Profile) United States (U.S. Profile)* Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanautu Venezuela* Vietnam* Yemen* Zambia* Zimbabwe
* = Free Incoming while at this destination.

Activating Your Service:
Simply make a call in order to activate your Talk Abroad™ International SIM card. Your service is valid for 12 months from the day of activation. Recharging your SIM card (adding talk time), extends the validity for another 12 months from the day you add the credit.  Please note that while the service does work in North America (in areas with GSM coverage), the service is intended for use overseas and therefore, placing a call from your handset in North America is expensive.

Your Phone Number:
You will have U.K. and U.S. phone numbers, regardless of where you are traveling. Your phone numbers are emailed to you the same day you place an order, and will be clearly marked on you invoice.

Checking Your Credit:
You may check your credit at any time by dialing 187 on your handset. This is a free service. You will receive a text message with your current credit. You will also receive an SMS text message after each call notifying you of your current credit.

Adding Talk Time to Your SIM Card:
You can add talk time at any time - together with your purchase as well as prior to and during your trip. Choose the "Auto-credit topup" option during checkout to enable your credit to be recharged automatically every time your credit drops below $10.00. Alternatively, you can add $29 to your account at any time while traveling, instantly, by dialing *161# send from your handset.  Additional call credit is $29 for roughly 42 minutes of talk time (for most popular destinations). Each time you add call credit or “recharge” your account, you will extend your service life for an additional 12 months from the date of the recharge.  Previous call credit will accumulate to your new call credit.

Making and Receiving Calls:
When you make a call, charges begin only when the other party answers the call or if the call goes to voicemail. Outgoing and incoming call charges, where applicable, are based on 60-second intervals.

Helpful Tips

If you do not have an unlocked tri or quad band GSM phone, please check out our discounted deals for a Talk Abroad International SIM card and GSM phone packages.

Voice mail:
Your voice mail is already activated. You can access your voice mail system from your handset. (It's the cost of a call to the UK.) From your handset, you dial a 3 digit number as per our instructions and follow the prompts to listen to messages. You will receive a text message alerting you of any new voicemails.

SMS:
You can send and receive SMS text messages from your Talk Abroad® international cell phone. However, we nor any carrier be responsible nor guarantee that you will always be able to send and receive SMS messages in all circumstances and in all countries. SMS text messages are free to receive and are $0.60 to send, regardless of the country.

Data Services:
Data services are now available for all Talk Abroad service users. Our rates are listed per megabyte, but we bill your prepaid credit for each 100kb - so if you only use 100KB of data, you will only be billed 1/10 of the per megabyte rate listed in the table below.

As an example, if you are traveling to Germany, the rate is $1.04 per MB – so if you use only 100kb, you will be billed roughly $0.10. One recharge ($29) will get you around 28MB of data in Germany.

To set up data, all you need to do is set your APN to "mobiledata" - this can be done in your phone's connection settings. You can set this up on your phone using our Data Service Guide.

Due to the way they are manufactured, RIM Blackberry model handsets are not compatible with our data services.

Other SIM Cards:
If you should choose to buy a Talk Abroad® Package, you are not "locked" into only using the SIM card that comes with the package. If you would like to use a Country Specific SIM Card in your phone, you may do so. (Obviously, if you have an unlocked GSM phone, the Talk Abroad® card will not prevent you from using other SIM cards in your phone.)

A Country-Specific SIM Card is usually advantageous if you plan to spend a certain portion of your trip in a specific country (or countries) in order to take advantage of that country's rates, usually including unlimited free incoming calls. Please click here for a list of our Country Specific SIM Cards.

Service Life:
The service life of your Talk Abroad™ SIM card is 12 months from your last call credit addition. You must add one $29 recharge voucher once every 12 months to extend the service life of you SIM card.