Traveling abroad can be just as stressful as it is exhilarating, and the last stress that you should have to worry about is your cell phone. Being able to stay in touch with relatives and access emergency services should the worst happen is extremely important. Most carriers have international options and plans, but the costs are often ridiculous and simply purchasing a SIM when you land can be a hassle. But, contrary to common belief, those really aren’t your only two options.
If you’re only looking to stay abroad for a couple of weeks, why not simply rent a phone, which you can then return when you get home–no strings attached? The international company
Cellular Abroad encourages customers to do just that, and offers
phone rentals for common destinations including:
- Australia
- China
- France
- Germany
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- India
- Brazil
The company also offers
multi-country phone rentals if you’re planning on visiting more than one of these countries and don’t want to mess with multiple phones. Alternatively, if you are a frequently traveler, Cellular Abroad sells several unlocked international phones which you can purchase based on which country you spend the most time in. Then, all you have to do is pop the SIM in and out, and you’re good to go!
Cellular Abroad is completely prepaid and has some crazy low rates, which I’m not going to list as they vary from country to country. Pretty much all of the plans include free incoming calls, though, which is pretty sweet, and wifi hotspots are also available.
If you’re looking to travel abroad and you’re tired of dealing with all of the ridiculous rules on
international travel, then Cellular Abroad is definitely worth a look. The company is backed by National Geographic and has a decent reputation, too. For more information,
visit the website.]]>
