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Talk Abroad® Phone Packages

If you don't have a compatible international phone or you're a frequent traveler, there are several Talk Abroad Phone and SIM Card package options available for purchase; each phone has been selected to meet the needs of international travelers. The National Geographic Travel Phone is a basic model for budget-conscious travelers and is our best seller followed by the Blu Samba featuring a QWERTY keypad, ideal for texting. Other popular handsets are the Samsung Galaxy Europa with 3G/WiFi, ANDROID 2.2 and touch-screen keyboard, particularly for those who need data, and the Nokia 7230 which is our only truly global handset (works in Japan and Korea).

All phone packages offer identical rates and the same reliable yet affordable calling and data plans with service in over 200 countries. Since this is a prepaid solution, there are no contracts to sign or monthly bills – ever! Adding talk time is easy. You can use or auto recharge option which automatically tops you up when your account is low. Alternatively, you can speak to a live rep (toll free from the handset) or enter a quick sequence on your phone to add call credit.

If you still can't decide, click here for a more in depth look at each handset, or call our toll free hotline to speak to a member of our specialist sales team at 1-800-287-5072.
The National Geographic
Talk Abroad Travel Phone
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $10 of credit
  • Compact, durable phone with simple interface
  • Standard USB interface for easy laptop charging
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • GPRS Data available - 2G speed (36~42kbps)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz)
  • Built-in FM radio receiver, address book, text messaging and office tools
  • Built-in CIF camera
  • Includes 1-Year Warranty on defective items
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • Free international charger & plug adapters – $24.95 value!
  • Free ground shipping – $12.88 value!
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number
  • Setting up International Data

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $99.00

 

 
The National Geographic
Talk Abroad Xplorer Phone

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $179.00

 

 
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BLU™ Samba Q with Talk Abroad International SIM Card
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $29 of credit
  • Full QWERTY Style Keyboard
  • Standard USB interface for easy laptop charging
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz)
  • Built-in FM radio receiver, address book, text messaging and office tools
  • GPRS Data available - 2G speed (36~42kbps)
  • Good choice for email and text messaging
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $139.00
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LG Shine with Talk Abroad International SIM Card
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $29 of credit
  • Stylish and modern sliding design
  • Standard USB interface for easy laptop charging
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • GPRS Data available - 2G speed (36~42kbps)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz)
  • Built-in FM radio receiver, address book, text messaging and office tools
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $149.00
 

 
Samsung™ C3050 with Talk Abroad International SIM Card
  • Stylish and modern sliding design
  • VGA Camera with video recording/playback
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz)
  • Built-in MP3 player, FM radio receiver, address book, text messaging and office tools
  • GPRS Data available - 2G speed (36~42kbps)
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $159.00 CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
 

 
BLU™ Speed with Talk Abroad International SIM Card 3G Speed
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $29 of credit
  • WiFi enabled phone with 3G Speed data (HSDPA 900 / 2100) and QWERTY Keyboard - connect to any WiFi hotspot for instant high speed internet browsing.
  • Browse websites, answer emails and use Instant Messaging quickly and easily with the QWERTY keyboard.
  • 2MP Camera with video recording/playback
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz)
  • Built-in MP3 player, FM radio receiver, address book, text messaging and office tools
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $179.00
 

 
Motorola EX112 with Talk Abroad International SIM Card

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $189.00
 

 
LG C375 with Talk Abroad International SIM Card
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $29 of credit
  • WiFi enabled phone with QWERTY Keyboard - connect to any WiFi hotspot for instant high speed internet browsing.
  • Browse websites, answer emails and use Instant Messaging quickly and easily with the QWERTY keyboard.
  • 2MP Camera with video recording/playback
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz)
  • Built-in MP3 player, FM radio receiver, address book, text messaging and office tools
  • GPRS Data available - 2G and EDGE speed (up to 236.8kbps)
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $199.00 CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
 

 
Samsung Galaxy Europa with Talk Abroad International SIM Card 3G Speed
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $29 of credit
  • WiFi enabled phone with 3G Speed data (HSDPA 900 / 2100) connectivity and Swype enabled text entry for high-speed web-browsing and emails
  • Android 2.1 OS - upgradeable to 2.2 Froyo
  • Assisted GPS - Global Satellite Positioning for Google Maps
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • Quad-band GSM frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz) handset - Works in all GSM countries, and UMTS/HDSPA countries like Japan and South Korea
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $209.00
 

 
Nokia 7230 with Talk Abroad International SIM Card 3G Speed
  • Includes National Geographic SIM card with $29 of credit
  • Works in Japan
  • Elegant Nokia design with sliding screen
  • GPRS Data available - 3G speed (42~384kbps)
  • Award-winning Nokia OS - simplified menu for all-level users
  • U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)
  • Quad-band frequency (900/1800/850/1900 MHz) handset - Works in all GSM countries, and UMTS/HDSPA countries like Japan and South Korea
  • Toll Free 24/7 customer service from the handset
  • International charger and adapter set included
  • Automated credit service - New for 2012!
  • See per minute rates below
  • Keep your number

*$0.25 per minute for all incoming calls to your U.S.-based number
  Only $219.00
 

 



 

As a special bonus for Talk Abroad phone packages ordered online, we're offering FREE FedEx Ground shipping, plus any of our additional prepaid SIM cards with a $15 discount! This will means that you can save even more money at another destination country and stay in touch with business colleagues or friends back home. We offer country-specific SIM cards for over 50 nations around the globe! Here's a suggestion: When you go abroad, you don't have to carry your US phone with you. Instead, you can make calls from the airport with your GSM phone and a US SIM and then swap the chip with your Talk Abroad SIM for when you arrive at your overseas destination.

Countries where service is available * = Free Incoming while at this destination
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria*
American Samoa*
Andorra
Angola*
Anguilla (U.K.)*
Antigua/Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba (Netherlands)
Ascension
Australia*
Austria*
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain*
Bangladesh
Barbados*
Belarus
Belgium*
Belize
Benin*
Bermuda (U.K.)*
Bolivia*
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana*
Brazil
British Virgin Islands (U.K.)
Brunei*
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso*
Burundi*
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands (U.K.)*
Central African Republic*
Chad*
Chile
China
Christmas Islands (Australia)
Cocos Islands*
Colombia
Congo
Cook Islands (New Zealand)
Costa Rica*
Croatia*
Cuba
Cyprus*
Czech Republic*
Denmark*
Diego Garcia (U.K.)*
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
Ecuador
Egypt*
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Faeroe Islands (Denmark)
Falkland Islands (U.K.)
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*
Isle Of Man (U.K.)*
Israel*
Italy*
Jamaica*
Jordan*
Kazakhstan
Kenya*
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia*
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania*
Luxembourg*
Macau (China)
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali*
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique (France)
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte (France)
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova*
Monaco
Mongolia*
Montenegro
Montserrat (U.K.)*
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar/Burma
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands*
Netherlands Antilles (U.K.)*
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger*
Nigeria*
Niue (New Zealand)
Norfolk Island (U.K.)
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway*
Oman
OnAir In-Flight Service*
Pakistan
 Palau
Palestinian Areas (Israel)
Panama
Papau New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Phillipines
Poland*
Portugal*
Puerto Rico (U.S.)
Reunion (France)
Rodriguez Island
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Samoa
San Marino*
Sao Tome & Principe
Saudi Arabia*
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia*
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa*
Spain*
Sri Lanka
St. Helena (U.K.)
St. Kitts & Nevis*
St. Lucia*
St. Pierre & Miquelon (France)
St. Vincent & The Grenadines*
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland*
Sweden*
Switzerland*
Syria*
Taiwan
Tajikistan*
Tanzania*
Thailand
Thuraya
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey*
Turkmenistan*
Turks & Caicos Islands (U.K.)
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates*
United Kingdom*
United States (Global Profile)
United States (US Profile)*
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanautu
Vatican*
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis & Futuna Islands
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 a UK phone number, regardless of where you are traveling. Your phone number will be clearly marked on the SIM card packaging.

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 $5.00. 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 30 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.

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.

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 last use. You will need to have call credit on your prepaid account to make or receive calls or use value-added services like balance and voicemail retrieval. To extend the life of the card another 12 months, you must make or receive a call or send an SMS message.


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