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Talk Abroad
Multi-Country Calling from Cellular Abroad
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Field-testing TalkAbroad
I
first used Talk Abroad on a trip to Paris. Cellular Abroad
sent me a triband phone, a Talk Abroad SIM card, and
detailed instructions.
Setup was easy: I just charged the phone's battery, inserted the
SIM card, and made sure the band switch was set to "auto." Whenever I turned on
the phone, it automatically scanned its three frequency bands for a network.
Calling with Talk Abroad was simple enough, once I'd read the
instructions. The SIM card has a Liechtenstein number (newer Talk Abroad SIM
cards have UK numbers), so any calls outside
that country require using the international dialing code and a country code.
For example, to call a Paris number from within Paris with TalkAbroad, I'd dial
00 33 followed by the Paris area code (minus the initial "0") and the local
phone number. I'd hear a ring, and after a short pause the TalkAbroad service
would call me back to complete the connection.
Receiving calls was even easier: A caller merely had to dial my
cell phone's international number, whether I was in Paris, France or Paris,
Kentucky. When the phone rang, I answered.
The service worked flawlessly in Europe, and when I got back
home to the U.S., the phone switched automatically to the domestic T-Mobile
network.
Is TalkAbroad right for you?
The Talk Abroad package is a great product, but whether it's a
better value than a single-country SIM card depends on your travel plans and
telephone needs. For help in deciding which approach is best for you, see my
comparison chart on page 3 and my
recommendation on page 4.
Next page:
Comparison chart
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