Prepaid Data Service(GSM)

                          

Of course, you can always use your phone for FREE when connected to a Wi-Fi network.  However, you will need a Data Service to Operate Our Walkie Talkie Service when you are out of reach of the Wi-Fi Network to give you continous internet access. We recommend getting a prepaid service, for about $15, pay as you go.  You will save a bundle on Wireless minutes, and you will find that Walkie Talkie calls using your GPRS or 3G data channel is very cost effective.


Prepaid Data services lets you read and send emails and access the Internet using your phone while traveling.

Benefits.  You can even use your VoIP International Account for the lowest calling rates.


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GPRS Data service is available in over 90 countries 

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3G Data service is available in 26 countries 

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It is prepaid, so no large unexpected bills when you return home!

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No contracts, no credit checks and no monthly fees

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Works with all handsets (excluding Blackberry email)


Prepaid Data service is available on the following SIM cards:

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Passport US 

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Passport US Lite 

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Passport US Plus 

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Simple Calling 


Coverage of GPRS Data


Prepaid GPRS Data is available in 90 countries (including North America, Caribbean, Europe and much of Asia Pacific).


Tip 1: In order to access Prepaid GPRS Data you may need to select a different network from the network on which you make and receive calls. Please refer to the Coverage List for the provider you will need to select.


Tip 2: In order to access Prepaid Data in the United States and Canada, you need to enter 1 followed by the PIN when turning on your phone. When using data in the United States and Canada you won’t be able to make calls; to make calls you will have to turn the phone off, then on and enter 2 followed by the PIN.

Coverage of 3G Data


Prepaid 3G data is available 26 countries. In order to access pre-paid 3G data, you must have a 3G phone and you must select the applicable 3G network operator for the country you are in.


Tip: 3G is a relatively new standard, and in general is only available in major cities.

Rates


Rates are based on kb of data used, and start from $5 per MB for the United Kingdom and Ireland. The minimum charge is for 100kb and usage is charged in increments of 10kb.