If you (or the person you are buying the phone for) likes to send a lot of text messages, it is strongly recommended that you get a phone with a full QWERTY keypad or a touch screen, as texting with a conventional keypad is often slow and inefficient.

If you do not consider yourself technically savvy and just need a phone for making and receiving phone calls, we recommend our entry level phone; BLU™ Click. Phones packed with advanced features can sometimes be a hindrance, especially if one just wants to make and receive calls.

If you plan on staying connected while travelling, we offer a selection of 3G and WiFi enabled handsets. If you are traveling to Japan, your phone must be capable of 3G (UMTS 850 / 1900) connectivity.

Do you need an extremely durable or even waterproof handset? The Samsung B2100 is the perfect solution. This is the preferred cell phone for those who may be exposed to the elements such as sailors, back packers and hikers.

BLU™ Click

The BLU™ Click cell phone is an affordable and easy to use quad band phone. This is an exceptional value for those that need a quad band phone. Quad band phones work all over the world with the exception of Japan and Korea. This phone is simple and does not have a lot of features which, for most travelers, is a plus as most people do not want to go through a learning curve to learn how to use a new phone while they are on vacation. The only feature that is out of the ordinary is a built-in flashlight which many will find convenient. This phone is FCC approved.

Samsung B2100

The Samsung B2100 is a fantastic value and is our second best seller. It is a quad band GSM phone and will work in over 220 countries. Like all of our handsets, it is unlocked and will accept any SIM card. The most notable exceptions are Japan and Korea. The Samsung B2100 is the perfect phone for the adventurer traveler or anyone who tends to be rough on their phone or wants to bring their phone to the beach. This phone is literally water proof. Many of our customers have purchased this phone not only for their vacation but as a secondary phone that they can use in the US while camping, boating, bicycling and even surfing! Here is a short promo reel of the Samsung in action:

BLU™ Samba Q

The BLU™ Samba Q, besides having many features of a respectable phone such as all 4 GSM bands, GPRS, a micro SD slot, camera and a full QWERTY keypad make the BLU™ Samba Q perfect for sending international text messages.

Motorola EX112

The Motorola EX112 is an unlocked quad band phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. This phone is intended for those who frequently use text messaging or web browsing and emails (when data is available). Texting is a good way to stay in touch inexpensively. This is a popular phone with students.

BLU™ Speed

The Blu Speed packs a powerful punch in an affordable handset. This phone has many features that the traveler needs in order to be in constant contact, including 3G internet, wifi capabilities and a QWERTY keypad. It even features a secondary SIM slot for those who travel with 2 SIM  cards (ex. Students who have a primary SIM card for their main use and also the National Geographic SIM card for travel to other countries)

Samsung C3050

The Samsung C3050 is an unlocked quad band slider phone. While it does have features such as Bluetooth, GPRS, a camera, the main attraction of this phone is that it is simple to use, has a good display and there is no need to lock and unlock the keypad to prevent you from inadvertently make a call. This phone is a good value for a non candy-bar style cell phone.

Nokia 7230

The Nokia 7230 is a quad band phone that also works in Japan. Very few handsets on the market offer 2100 UMTS for Japan and the Nokia 7230 is one of those rare exceptions. It is also an attractive and compact handset and is popular with the business traveler. It is hard to go wrong with a Nokia.

LG T310i

The LG t310i is a quadband smart phone with a touchscreen offering popular features such as Bluetooth and a video camera. The highlight however is the fact that it is also WiFi enabled and therefore ideal for users who need to access the internet using wifi, either through a free connection at a café or in conjunction with one of our MiFi rentals. This phone is a great choice for the traveler who needs internet connectivity as well as to make and receive phone calls.

LG Shine

The LG Shine is a popular slider type phone that is attractive and appeals to people who like a big easy to read screen.

Motorola V3 RAZR

The Motorola V3 has been one of the best selling cell phones in Motorola's history. It is an affordable flip style phone with a decent sized full-color screen. We recommend purchasing a Motorola handset if you currently use a Motorola phone as your main phone domestically as the interface for Motorola phones vary slightly. Most people do not want to have to learn how to use a new phone for one that they may only use a couple of weeks during the year. The V3 is a quad band phone and will work in North and South America. It is also a popular seller.

Samsung GTI5500 Galaxy Europa

The Samsung Galaxy Europa is one of our more popular phone models. This phone truly has it all– WiFi, 3G, a touch screen and functions on the powerful Android operating system, and of course is also a quad band phone. This is powerful handset is our most affordable smart phone model, less expensive than some of the other handsets that offer 3G and wifi.