In order to save travelers money, we are always looking for new product offerings. Some of you may have noticed a new SIM on the website called the RoamForce International SIM. This SIM features coverage in over 200 different countries around the world. This direct dial SIM is based on the O2 Telefonica network, so the quality of service is excellent. The most exciting feature of this SIM is that our World Data Travel Packs can be activated on this SIM, which can provide worldwide data as low as $1 per MB. Click here for more information and to order.

In addition, we also started offering some new unlocked handsets if you do not already have one. We have the Nokia 1280 as a dual band option that does not work in North America. The 1280 does not have data services available.  The Nokia 2690 is a quad-band handset that work all around the world except for South Korea and Japan. And finally, the Nokia 2730 is a true world phone that works in all countries with cellular networks. Data services are available on the 2690 and 2730 models.

RoamForce has recently launched the new World Super Saver Plus SIM card. This SIM utilizes call-back technology in order to provide extremely low rates in over 180 different countries. In addition, free incoming calls are available in 73 different countries. Incoming SMS is also free, and outgoing is $0.59 per message.

With the holiday season approaching, this means many of you will be traveling to be with your loved ones or just to get away from the cold weather. To help you stay connected while traveling and save money, we have put together some tips.

1. Disable data roaming if you are not willing to pay for the high data roaming charges. Blackberries, iPhones and other smart phones can connect to mobile data networks even if the user doesn’t actually use any data. This can rack up unwanted charges.

2. Use Wifi wherever you can. Mobile data networks are expensive, and WiFi is available in most populated city centers. You can save a lot by taking advantage of this.

3. Purchase a Roamforce SIM or enable a travel pack. While not as expensive as mobile data, roaming while making calls can also be expensive. The solution is to pick up a Roamforce SIM for the most savings. If you don’t purchase a replacement SIM, you can enable a travel pack with your current travel provider instead which will help you save to a lesser extent.

4. Make sure your phone will work when you`re traveling. Different countries use different networks. Most use GSM but the frequency bands can be different from your home country. Make sure your model of phone supports the frequency band of the visited country by doing a google search.

5. Share your connection. Instead of paying for a different connection for each person traveling with you, you can just pick up a MiFi device. This device will allow you to broadcast a WiFi signal when your SIM card is inserted.

We finally have our long awaited Roamforce microSIM in stock on our webstore. This SIM is perfect for travelers looking to use their iPhone 4 for voice and data. iPad users can also take advantage of the SIM to get low rate data abroad. Check it out now!

We have an upcoming Roamforce microSIM to help users take advantage of our low voice and data rates with devices that use this smaller SIM. iPhone 4 users can follow this short guide on how to use our new SIM.

Note: This requires an unlocked iPhone 4, please follow the unlocking guide if your device is not unlocked (more…)

The iPad and iPhone 4 are two great new devices from Apple. These new devices are making use of a smaller form factor SIM card called a microSIM. Roamforce is now proud to be offering a worldwide roaming solution for these devices with the introduction of our own compatible microSIMs. The World SIM and World Data SIM are now available in the microSIM format so now you can take advantage of the low voice and data rates offered by these post-paid SIM cards. Look for this new product on the Roamforce webstore soon!

Roamforce is now the only North American provider of the Huawei E583C MiFi device. Huawei is large, well known telecommunications manufacturer out of Hong Kong and this is one of their great products. This stylish device can connect 5 devices through WiFi and one more through the included USB cord. The USB connection is also used to charge the device. A wall adapter is included with a United Kingdom/Hong Kong Type M plug. The device also features a sleek design with integrated LED screen, as well as a microSD card slot.

The first few buyers will receive a free travel adapter so that you can plug the device into a wall socket anywhere in the world.

The Novatel 2372 MiFi device is a great way of creating a mobile hotspot for leisure or business use. It features a very small form factor (about the size of a deck of cards) and allows up to five WiFi enabled devices to connect to the internet via a data enabled SIM. Unlike other providers, Roamforce provides the device unlocked so that any SIM card can be inserted, including our widely popular World Data SIM. The device features a lithium-ion battery that will last up to 4 hours on a single charge, and has a 10 meter range.

The Novatel 2372 is in stock now!