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.

While this is great for domestic use, Verizon customers that wish to travel internationally with their handsets are out of luck in many cases. Verizon does have roaming agreement with CDMA carriers in Canada and Mexico, but the same is not true internationally (not that you would want to pay the exorbitant international roaming rates of domestic carriers).

For these Verizon iPhone customers that require a phone overseas, RoamForce has a couple of options. For the people that wish to have voice connectivity, RoamForce can provide an international capable basic cell phone handset paired with a roaming SIM card, with usage rates up to 85% lower than domestic carriers. If users would like to use their Verizon iPhone 4 for data online, RoamForce can provide a MiFi device with a RoamForce data SIM. The MiFi device can broadcast a WiFi signal that the iPhone 4 can utilized to get connected to data services overseas.

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!

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

Step 1

Connect your iPhone 4 to the internet using your existing SIM (3G) or WiFi.

Step 2

Open the web browser on the iPhone and go to this url and select continue:

http://www.unlockit.co.nz/

Step 3

Select custom APN.

Step 4

Input the following credentials and select “Create APN”.

Step 5

Select the “Install” button from the following screen. Select “Install Now” from the resulting prompt.

Step 6

You are done! You can new insert your Roamforce microSIM and do a hard reboot by holding the home and power button and take advantage of our low voice and data rates!

APN Profile Removal

When you want to go back to your original APN settings, follow these removal instructions.

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!

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