Cellular Abroad's Prepaid SIM Card and Unlocked GSM Cell Phone packages are perfect for first time buyers as well as seasoned travelers in need of International cellular communication. Our package deals will save you money and time while giving you everything you need to make and receive cell phone calls in many overseas destinations. Each package includes an unlocked gsm cell phone, a SIM card, a worldwide charger and outlet adapters.
Cellular Abroad carries two types of cell phone/SIM card packages: Country-Specific and International. Country-specific packages are ideal for travel within a specific country. Each package includes a SIM card that enables you to take advantage of the local rates, low international rates and FREE incoming calls in most countries.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Many of our customers have requested
Many of our customers have requested that we offer recharge cards / vouchers in addition to our prepaid SIM cards. While it's true that recharge cards are available in many retail outlets, there are times when people prefer to have their airtime credit pre-purchased. Since recharge cards simply supply a code number which one uses in a simple automated procedure to apply talktime credit, the recharge codes can be sold via email or over the phone. Note: We can only sell phone-in or email-order recharge codes to previous customers. In seconds, you can buy additional talktime credit, allowing you to extend your calling time. Cellular Abroad is bringing a new level of convenience to prepaid cellular calling!
National Geographic
TALK ABROAD Recharges
Non-National Geographic
TALK ABROAD Recharges
Country-Specific Recharge Cards - click on a country
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Belize
Belgium
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Holland
Hungary
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
If you're looking for a solution for a busy executive, a student traveling abroad or if you're planning a trip at an exclusive resort without access to transportation, it's extremely convenient to be able to purchase additional recharge cards before your trip. Since a recharge card is basically a disposable card with a recharge code, we are also able to sell you the recharge code over the phone or by email to your overseas location while you're on the road. (With the exception our Talk Abroad international recharge, you will need to apply the recharge code yourself from your own handset.)
This information is available on the SIM card pages where we carry recharge cards. We have listed all of our recharge card offerings and their carriers below as a convenience.
Country-Specific Recharges. - click logo for info
National Geographic
TALK ABROAD Recharges
Non-National Geographic
TALK ABROAD Recharges
Country-Specific Recharge Cards - click on a country
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Belize
Belgium
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Holland
Hungary
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
If you're looking for a solution for a busy executive, a student traveling abroad or if you're planning a trip at an exclusive resort without access to transportation, it's extremely convenient to be able to purchase additional recharge cards before your trip. Since a recharge card is basically a disposable card with a recharge code, we are also able to sell you the recharge code over the phone or by email to your overseas location while you're on the road. (With the exception our Talk Abroad international recharge, you will need to apply the recharge code yourself from your own handset.)
This information is available on the SIM card pages where we carry recharge cards. We have listed all of our recharge card offerings and their carriers below as a convenience.
Country-Specific Recharges. - click logo for info
RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JAPAN
RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JAPAN
*Your cart will reflect the purchase of the 3000 Yen recharge voucher for $39. This initial voucher is required for your service. You will be given a prepaid label to ship us back the phone (from within US, Canadian customers please click here).
The CANCELLATION FEE for rentals is $25.00 per phone. You may cancel the order before your order is shipped. Shipping costs are due at the time of reserve.
Information and Talk Rates Chart
Key Features
* Local phone number for Japan
* Free incoming calls
* Voicemail
* Text Messaging
Initial Credit*
30 min. Domestic
33 min. International
Domestic Talk Rates
Incoming Free
US$0.85
Talk Rates to US
Incoming Free
US$0.75 Peak
US$0.45 Off-Peak
Text / SMS Rates
Incoming Free
US$0.04 per message outgoing
*comes with first recharge voucher (required and included with our Japan rentals).
Your Japan travel phone rental will feature:
* Free incoming calls from anywhere in the world.
* Domestic calls are 100 Yen per minute (approximately US$0.85)
* International calls to the USA and Canada are 90 Yen per minute peak and 54 off-peak (approximately US$0.75 and $0.45 respectively)
* Send/receive e-mails via the internet through your Japan cell phone
* Outgoing e-mail is app US$0.04/mail.
* Obtain your Japan cell phone number prior to your trip
We also offer purchasing options for Japan phones.
Our Rental Packages
The Japan flip phone is available for rent on a weekly or monthly basis. Remember, in addition to the phone rental rate, the purchase of at least 3000 Yen airtime credit for $39 is included in your final price.
Click for photo of entire rental package
Our Rental package also includes the following:
* One Japan phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
* One voucher worth ¥ 3000 of talk time
* International plug adapters
* International 110-220 volt charger
* Prepaid return label (from within US, Canadian customers please click here).
* If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
Cellular Abroad Rental Service for Japan
Rent a cell phone for your travel to Japan. Cellular Abroad offers cellular phone rentals for Japan and for over 120 other countries. Unlike traditional cell phone rental options where besides the cell phone rental, you also pay expensive per minute usage rates, our solution allows you to take advantage of the low local rates that the Japanese are paying, regardless of the length of your trip. These rates are extremely advantageous and even include unlimited FREE incoming calls!
As part of your rental package, you are purchasing a prepaid Japan recharge voucher which provides 3000 Yen initial airtime. The phone is prepaid so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. If needed, you can simply add more talk time to the card by purchasing scratch off recharge cards at convenience stores, including 7-11s (in Japan) and entering in the PIN number on the handset. And since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world while you travel. You may also purchase more recharges from us here.
The special package gives you everything you need to make and receive cell phone calls in Japan. The charger is 100 volts and works only in Japan. It is pre-charged for your convenienc. Please do not attempt to charge the phone in the US as there is potential for damaging the phone!
Enjoy unlimited free incoming calls throughout Japan with a Japan cell phone rental from Cellular Abroad!
Your Japan Cell Phone Number:
Your Japan cellular phone number will come together with your Japan cell phone package. You will find the number on the side of the box, starting with "090" or "080" .
Activating Your Service:
* Go To Japan
* Charge your cell phone
* Dial 1400 + the phone icon
* Press 2
* Press the phone icon to end call
* Your phone is now registered
Checking Your Credit:
You may check your remaining call credit at any time by dialing 1400 and the option 1. Press 9 to finish.
Adding Talk Time:
You may purchase recharge cards at Japanese 7-Elevens, AU mobile stores and most other convenience shops. Recharge cards (called the PreCa) are available in denominations of 3,000, 5,000 Yen.
* Scratch off the silver scratch off area on your phone card to expose the 15 digit PIN.
* Dial 1400 and then the send key.
* Follow the instructions and press 2
* Input the 15 digit card number and press the # sign.
* Push the phone icon to end call
* You have now added additional talk time to your phone
Rates:
Domestic - Anywhere in Japan
Outgoing Incoming
20 Yen / 12 seconds Free
International
Outgoing weekday 8:00am to 7:00pm Outgoing 7pm to 8am and weekends Incoming
USA mainland, Canada 45 Yen / 30 seconds 27 Yen / 30 seconds Free
Hong Kong, China, Korea 65 Yen / 30 seconds 36 Yen / 30 seconds
Australia, New Zealand 85 Yen / 30 seconds 50 Yen / 30 seconds
Calling:
To make international calls, dial 0046, 010, country code, telephone number, send key.
Customer Service:
You may call the J-Phone Customer Service in Japan by dialing 157 from your handset. This number is toll free.
Service Life:
The initial expiration period of the Japan phone is 60 days from the activation date. You can, however, extend the valid period up to 360 days by adding additional talk time. You also have 180 days from the last day of the expiration period within which you can maintain your number and re-use your cell phone by adding a recharge voucher.
*Your cart will reflect the purchase of the 3000 Yen recharge voucher for $39. This initial voucher is required for your service. You will be given a prepaid label to ship us back the phone (from within US, Canadian customers please click here).
The CANCELLATION FEE for rentals is $25.00 per phone. You may cancel the order before your order is shipped. Shipping costs are due at the time of reserve.
Information and Talk Rates Chart
Key Features
* Local phone number for Japan
* Free incoming calls
* Voicemail
* Text Messaging
Initial Credit*
30 min. Domestic
33 min. International
Domestic Talk Rates
Incoming Free
US$0.85
Talk Rates to US
Incoming Free
US$0.75 Peak
US$0.45 Off-Peak
Text / SMS Rates
Incoming Free
US$0.04 per message outgoing
*comes with first recharge voucher (required and included with our Japan rentals).
Your Japan travel phone rental will feature:
* Free incoming calls from anywhere in the world.
* Domestic calls are 100 Yen per minute (approximately US$0.85)
* International calls to the USA and Canada are 90 Yen per minute peak and 54 off-peak (approximately US$0.75 and $0.45 respectively)
* Send/receive e-mails via the internet through your Japan cell phone
* Outgoing e-mail is app US$0.04/mail.
* Obtain your Japan cell phone number prior to your trip
We also offer purchasing options for Japan phones.
Our Rental Packages
The Japan flip phone is available for rent on a weekly or monthly basis. Remember, in addition to the phone rental rate, the purchase of at least 3000 Yen airtime credit for $39 is included in your final price.
Click for photo of entire rental package
Our Rental package also includes the following:
* One Japan phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
* One voucher worth ¥ 3000 of talk time
* International plug adapters
* International 110-220 volt charger
* Prepaid return label (from within US, Canadian customers please click here).
* If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
Cellular Abroad Rental Service for Japan
Rent a cell phone for your travel to Japan. Cellular Abroad offers cellular phone rentals for Japan and for over 120 other countries. Unlike traditional cell phone rental options where besides the cell phone rental, you also pay expensive per minute usage rates, our solution allows you to take advantage of the low local rates that the Japanese are paying, regardless of the length of your trip. These rates are extremely advantageous and even include unlimited FREE incoming calls!
As part of your rental package, you are purchasing a prepaid Japan recharge voucher which provides 3000 Yen initial airtime. The phone is prepaid so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. If needed, you can simply add more talk time to the card by purchasing scratch off recharge cards at convenience stores, including 7-11s (in Japan) and entering in the PIN number on the handset. And since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world while you travel. You may also purchase more recharges from us here.
The special package gives you everything you need to make and receive cell phone calls in Japan. The charger is 100 volts and works only in Japan. It is pre-charged for your convenienc. Please do not attempt to charge the phone in the US as there is potential for damaging the phone!
Enjoy unlimited free incoming calls throughout Japan with a Japan cell phone rental from Cellular Abroad!
Your Japan Cell Phone Number:
Your Japan cellular phone number will come together with your Japan cell phone package. You will find the number on the side of the box, starting with "090" or "080" .
Activating Your Service:
* Go To Japan
* Charge your cell phone
* Dial 1400 + the phone icon
* Press 2
* Press the phone icon to end call
* Your phone is now registered
Checking Your Credit:
You may check your remaining call credit at any time by dialing 1400 and the option 1. Press 9 to finish.
Adding Talk Time:
You may purchase recharge cards at Japanese 7-Elevens, AU mobile stores and most other convenience shops. Recharge cards (called the PreCa) are available in denominations of 3,000, 5,000 Yen.
* Scratch off the silver scratch off area on your phone card to expose the 15 digit PIN.
* Dial 1400 and then the send key.
* Follow the instructions and press 2
* Input the 15 digit card number and press the # sign.
* Push the phone icon to end call
* You have now added additional talk time to your phone
Rates:
Domestic - Anywhere in Japan
Outgoing Incoming
20 Yen / 12 seconds Free
International
Outgoing weekday 8:00am to 7:00pm Outgoing 7pm to 8am and weekends Incoming
USA mainland, Canada 45 Yen / 30 seconds 27 Yen / 30 seconds Free
Hong Kong, China, Korea 65 Yen / 30 seconds 36 Yen / 30 seconds
Australia, New Zealand 85 Yen / 30 seconds 50 Yen / 30 seconds
Calling:
To make international calls, dial 0046, 010, country code, telephone number, send key.
Customer Service:
You may call the J-Phone Customer Service in Japan by dialing 157 from your handset. This number is toll free.
Service Life:
The initial expiration period of the Japan phone is 60 days from the activation date. You can, however, extend the valid period up to 360 days by adding additional talk time. You also have 180 days from the last day of the expiration period within which you can maintain your number and re-use your cell phone by adding a recharge voucher.
Cellular Abroad is pleased to introduce to the public
Duet Handsets
Cellular Abroad is pleased to introduce to the public a new GSM cell phone manufacturer called Duet that is taking the international cell phone market by storm. These handsets have unique features plus are high quality products, thus, giving other manufacturers such as Nokia, LG and Motorola a run for their money. The most unique feature that all of the Duet’s have in common is that they have two SIM card slots – essentially, they are two phones in one. This is perfect for travelers as well as for use as a primary handset in the US. Here are some examples of how you can benefit from this unique feature. If you intend to use the handset in the United States or Canada, you can have one SIM card in the phone for your business and the other SIM card for personal use. Travelers can keep their local SIM card (such as the one provided by AT&T or T-mobile) so you can retain your local number, and in the other slot, put in a country specific SIM card or our National Geographic Travel SIM. Or, you can put in a local country SIM as well as the Nat Geo Travel SIM. In short, these phones offer a distinct advantage over one line phones.
Other important features that all phones offer include the following:
* FCC approved
* FM Radio
* Analog TV
* Digital Camera
Please click on each phone model to view the additional features.
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D8
Cellular Abroad is so impressed by these handsets that we have decided to utilize them for our National Geographic Travel Phone and, we have also decided to offer them for wholesale (for wholesale inquiries, please contact Scott Nielsen at scott (at) cellularabroad.com.
Cellular Abroad is pleased to introduce to the public a new GSM cell phone manufacturer called Duet that is taking the international cell phone market by storm. These handsets have unique features plus are high quality products, thus, giving other manufacturers such as Nokia, LG and Motorola a run for their money. The most unique feature that all of the Duet’s have in common is that they have two SIM card slots – essentially, they are two phones in one. This is perfect for travelers as well as for use as a primary handset in the US. Here are some examples of how you can benefit from this unique feature. If you intend to use the handset in the United States or Canada, you can have one SIM card in the phone for your business and the other SIM card for personal use. Travelers can keep their local SIM card (such as the one provided by AT&T or T-mobile) so you can retain your local number, and in the other slot, put in a country specific SIM card or our National Geographic Travel SIM. Or, you can put in a local country SIM as well as the Nat Geo Travel SIM. In short, these phones offer a distinct advantage over one line phones.
Other important features that all phones offer include the following:
* FCC approved
* FM Radio
* Analog TV
* Digital Camera
Please click on each phone model to view the additional features.
D888
D8
Cellular Abroad is so impressed by these handsets that we have decided to utilize them for our National Geographic Travel Phone and, we have also decided to offer them for wholesale (for wholesale inquiries, please contact Scott Nielsen at scott (at) cellularabroad.com.
Cellular Abroad Cell Phone Service and Coverage
Cellular Abroad Cell Phone Service and Coverage
Having a cellular phone for your overseas trip is not only a convenience and an important safety instrument, it can also be a money saver. By giving customers access to local cell phone rates, Cellular Abroad has made overseas cellular communication a possibility for everyone from the budget traveler to the businessman. Where else can you get unlimited FREE incoming calls on your cell phone? But just how well is this going to work in the country of your destination? Click on the country of your choice to see. Even if the country to which you will be traveling is not listed, since the cell phone standard is the same in 190 countries, you can get an idea of how the quality will be in the country to which you will be traveling. Visit our Start Here page for further information.
Click on a link to view Cell phone information for each particular region or country.
* International
* Europe
* Asia
* Austria
* Australia
* China
* France
* Germany
* Ireland
* Italy
* Japan
* Mexico
* New Zealand
* Portugal
* Russia
* Spain
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom
Having a cellular phone for your overseas trip is not only a convenience and an important safety instrument, it can also be a money saver. By giving customers access to local cell phone rates, Cellular Abroad has made overseas cellular communication a possibility for everyone from the budget traveler to the businessman. Where else can you get unlimited FREE incoming calls on your cell phone? But just how well is this going to work in the country of your destination? Click on the country of your choice to see. Even if the country to which you will be traveling is not listed, since the cell phone standard is the same in 190 countries, you can get an idea of how the quality will be in the country to which you will be traveling. Visit our Start Here page for further information.
Click on a link to view Cell phone information for each particular region or country.
* International
* Europe
* Asia
* Austria
* Australia
* China
* France
* Germany
* Ireland
* Italy
* Japan
* Mexico
* New Zealand
* Portugal
* Russia
* Spain
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom
common concern is that new technology
International Cell Phone Rental Information
While Cellular Abroad does offer international cell phone rentals, most people, rather than renting a cell phone, can actually benefit from actually owning their own international cell phone. Many people are unaware of the options and are unnecessarily and repeatedly wasting money to rent an international cell phone while they would be much better off purchasing one. There are, however, some circumstances in which it does make perfect sense to rent an international cell phone. Please read this brief guide so you may make an informed decision.
If you are interested in an international cell phone rental from Cellular Abroad, you will receive a GSM cellular phone (and the appropriate SIM card of course) that is conveniently charged and ready to go. Renting an international cell phone is advised for those who are traveling overseas for only one or two weeks and will most likely never need an international cell phone again, or at least in the foreseeable future, or do not use or want a domestic cellphone that can be used worldwide. On occasion, companies, mostly large companies, only allow employees to rent cell phones, even though they would be much better off owning their own international cell phone.
If your domestic cell phone carrier currently uses the GSM system, as does Cingular, T-Mobile and in many places, AT&T, you can have the convenience and savings of traveling worldwide with an international cell phone that works in the US as well as in the vast majority of countries (200 countries as of 2005, including all of Europe, Africa and Asia except for Japan, and most of South America as well as other destinations) by purchasing one of Cellular Abroad's unlocked triband GSM phones and SIM cards. You may use our unlocked GSM phones with your local carrier by simply inserting your US SIM card for domestic use. If you currently do not have a GSM provider in the US, you may also purchase our prepaid SIM card for the US which is the perfect solution for those who do not want the obligation of a contract or who would just like an emergency phone or even perhaps a "starter" cell phone for a youngster. Once overseas, slip out your US (or Canadian) SIM card and insert one of our country-specific SIM cards depending on the country or countries of your destination - it's that easy. You may also purchase an international prepaid SIM card if you are planning on going to several countries. Please note that while the above mentioned carriers may offer tri-band phones for international use, these phones are "locked" meaning that the phone will not accept any other SIM card than the one they provide, thus locking you into their expensive roaming rates.
Even if currently you do not have a domestic cell phone or do but either it is not GSM or you do not mind the inconvenience of utilizing one cell phone domestically and a different cell phone for international use, you may still find it convenient and cost effective to purchase rather than to rent an international GSM cell phone. Prices have dropped significantly and you will find that you will spend about the same or less purchasing a cell phone as you would renting an international cell phone for just 2 or 3 trips. If you decide to purchase you will get a brand new phone that is yours to keep and won't require you to go through the steps of sending it back after your trip nor having to go through the process of a cell phone rental once again for your next trip. We find that approximately 80% of our customers prefer to purchase rather than to rent an international cell phone.
Lastly, a common concern is that new technology may render today's cell phone obsolete in the near future. While it is true that there are always new cell phone models available in the market place, the actual technology is the same. In fact, while most of the rest of the world only uses GSM, many cellular carriers in the USA (and Canada) which currently use a few different standards, are quickly abandoning the older standards and embracing GSM, the universal standard.
Cellular Abroad offers both solutions and we are more than happy to accommodate you whatever your needs may be.
While Cellular Abroad does offer international cell phone rentals, most people, rather than renting a cell phone, can actually benefit from actually owning their own international cell phone. Many people are unaware of the options and are unnecessarily and repeatedly wasting money to rent an international cell phone while they would be much better off purchasing one. There are, however, some circumstances in which it does make perfect sense to rent an international cell phone. Please read this brief guide so you may make an informed decision.
If you are interested in an international cell phone rental from Cellular Abroad, you will receive a GSM cellular phone (and the appropriate SIM card of course) that is conveniently charged and ready to go. Renting an international cell phone is advised for those who are traveling overseas for only one or two weeks and will most likely never need an international cell phone again, or at least in the foreseeable future, or do not use or want a domestic cellphone that can be used worldwide. On occasion, companies, mostly large companies, only allow employees to rent cell phones, even though they would be much better off owning their own international cell phone.
If your domestic cell phone carrier currently uses the GSM system, as does Cingular, T-Mobile and in many places, AT&T, you can have the convenience and savings of traveling worldwide with an international cell phone that works in the US as well as in the vast majority of countries (200 countries as of 2005, including all of Europe, Africa and Asia except for Japan, and most of South America as well as other destinations) by purchasing one of Cellular Abroad's unlocked triband GSM phones and SIM cards. You may use our unlocked GSM phones with your local carrier by simply inserting your US SIM card for domestic use. If you currently do not have a GSM provider in the US, you may also purchase our prepaid SIM card for the US which is the perfect solution for those who do not want the obligation of a contract or who would just like an emergency phone or even perhaps a "starter" cell phone for a youngster. Once overseas, slip out your US (or Canadian) SIM card and insert one of our country-specific SIM cards depending on the country or countries of your destination - it's that easy. You may also purchase an international prepaid SIM card if you are planning on going to several countries. Please note that while the above mentioned carriers may offer tri-band phones for international use, these phones are "locked" meaning that the phone will not accept any other SIM card than the one they provide, thus locking you into their expensive roaming rates.
Even if currently you do not have a domestic cell phone or do but either it is not GSM or you do not mind the inconvenience of utilizing one cell phone domestically and a different cell phone for international use, you may still find it convenient and cost effective to purchase rather than to rent an international GSM cell phone. Prices have dropped significantly and you will find that you will spend about the same or less purchasing a cell phone as you would renting an international cell phone for just 2 or 3 trips. If you decide to purchase you will get a brand new phone that is yours to keep and won't require you to go through the steps of sending it back after your trip nor having to go through the process of a cell phone rental once again for your next trip. We find that approximately 80% of our customers prefer to purchase rather than to rent an international cell phone.
Lastly, a common concern is that new technology may render today's cell phone obsolete in the near future. While it is true that there are always new cell phone models available in the market place, the actual technology is the same. In fact, while most of the rest of the world only uses GSM, many cellular carriers in the USA (and Canada) which currently use a few different standards, are quickly abandoning the older standards and embracing GSM, the universal standard.
Cellular Abroad offers both solutions and we are more than happy to accommodate you whatever your needs may be.
Adding Airtime to your Satellite Phone
Pre paid Satellite Phone Rentals
While Cellular Abroad offers the lowest possible cell phone rates for many international destinations, 86% of the world's landmass and all of its oceans
are with limited or no cellular nor landline coverage and where the easiest and best possibility for staying in touch is with a satellite phone.
Satellite phones have long been used for industrial applications such as heavy construction, the military, mining, forestry, maritime, oil and aviation industries
as the only option for being able to communicate with the outside world. Satellite
rental phone service rates have been too expensive for the vast majority of potential
travelers—until now.
Cellular Abroad is proud to offer affordable pre paid satellite service with unlimited FREE incoming calls!
With a Cellular Abroad satellite phone, there is complete and total coverage anywhere in the world as long as you have a clear line of reception to the sky. Outgoing calls cost less than two dollars per minute and you can receive unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere in the world! And since the calls are prepaid, you are always in control of your expenditures and will never receive an unexpected phone bill. Whether you are traveling on a cruise, climbing a mountain, backpacking through South America or visiting one of the many areas where there is unreliable or zero cellular or landline coverage, Cellular Abroad's prepaid satellite service has you covered. This is the only solution for truly being able to travel the globe with one phone, one rate and one phone number.
Cellular Abroad's satellite phone rental is among the newest, smallest and lightest satellite handsets available on the market, weighing approximately 13 ounces.
You canread about our long-term service plans and the 2 phones we sell by downloading these Adobe Acrobat PDF documents: Cellular Abroad Satellite Service Plans, Satellite Phone 9500, Satellite Phone 9505A You will need Acrobat Reader to read these.
Click here to view phone.
Satellite Phone Rental Rates
Satellite handset
1-7 days
8-14 days 15-35 days 36-42 days
$69.00 $129.00 $249.00 $319.00
Pre-Paid Calling Time
Together with a handset rental, you will also need to purchase prepaid calling time. Recharge cards are readily available in different denominations and allow you to simply and immediately add additional credit to your phone rental. Please note that if you run out of call credit, you can still receive calls but will not be able to call out. Therefore, you should purchase enough recharge vouchers for your trip. Unused vouchers can be returned for a full credit or may be used on your next trip. Pre paid satellite vouchers expire 12 months from the date of the first call. Alternatively, if you need more minutes, please feel free to contact Cellular Abroad via your Satellite rental phone and we can give you a recharge code right over the phone.
A recharge voucher containing 20 minutes of outgoing call credit costs $39.
Features
* Unlimited FREE incoming calls
* One rate anywhere in the world - $1.95 per minute
* Coverage anywhere in the world
* No confusing zones and no confusing rates or unpredictable roaming charges
* A light weight and compact satellite phone
* No yearly contract, monthly charges, unexpected bills or credit check
* Excellent digital clarity
* Easy to use
* Calls to Customer Care or to check card balance are free.
Further details on renting a satellite phone
Please note that a satellite handset rental does not include any prepaid call time, which is required to operate the phone. Please order prepaid minutes in addition to your phone rental.
Your Satellite phone rental includes
* One global satellite phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
* International plug adapters
* International 110-220 volt charger
* Return package
If you receive your Satellite rental devoid of any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
Rental periods will commence from the day that your package is shipped until the date that the phone rental is dropped off or picked up by Fed Ex in order to be returned to Cellular Abroad. The tracking information will advise us regarding the drop off date. Late fees, if applicable, are the same rates as our rental rates. Missing parts or damaged equipment fees may be applicable as well as described in our Rental Agreement. You must read, sign and return our Satellite Rental Agreement to us before your rental will be shipped to you. (A PDF version of the Rental Agreement is available here.)
Shipping:
Cellular Abroad offers round trip next business shipping using standard Fed Ex overnight ($70). Overnight priority shipping is $80. A return shipping label is included in these rates. All satellite phones are shipped fully insured.
Prepaid Satellite Phone Rental - Please select a rental period
1-7 days
8-14 days 15-35 days 36-42 days
$69.00*
$129.00* $249.00*
$319.00*
Please CONTACT US for ordering information.
Adding Airtime to your Satellite Phone
You can purchase additional airtime directly from us. They are $39 each with 20 minutes airtime. Vouchers are refundable if unused.
**Your order will reflect the purchase of airtime vouchers plus a $1500 hold on your credit card to cover the satellite phone rental until it is returned. We will remove the $1500 hold on your credit card minus the fee for the rental period you requested upon the successful return of your rental unit. Please note late fees may be assessed if applicable. You are also required to purchase at least 1airtime voucher with your rental ($39).
Rental periods commence the date your package is shipped and end the date the rental is dropped off or picked up by Fed Ex for return to Cellular Abroad. Fed Ex tracking information will be used to ascertain drop-off and pick-up dates. We are sorry but rentals cannot be shipped to or from customers overseas.
While Cellular Abroad offers the lowest possible cell phone rates for many international destinations, 86% of the world's landmass and all of its oceans
are with limited or no cellular nor landline coverage and where the easiest and best possibility for staying in touch is with a satellite phone.
Satellite phones have long been used for industrial applications such as heavy construction, the military, mining, forestry, maritime, oil and aviation industries
as the only option for being able to communicate with the outside world. Satellite
rental phone service rates have been too expensive for the vast majority of potential
travelers—until now.
Cellular Abroad is proud to offer affordable pre paid satellite service with unlimited FREE incoming calls!
With a Cellular Abroad satellite phone, there is complete and total coverage anywhere in the world as long as you have a clear line of reception to the sky. Outgoing calls cost less than two dollars per minute and you can receive unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere in the world! And since the calls are prepaid, you are always in control of your expenditures and will never receive an unexpected phone bill. Whether you are traveling on a cruise, climbing a mountain, backpacking through South America or visiting one of the many areas where there is unreliable or zero cellular or landline coverage, Cellular Abroad's prepaid satellite service has you covered. This is the only solution for truly being able to travel the globe with one phone, one rate and one phone number.
Cellular Abroad's satellite phone rental is among the newest, smallest and lightest satellite handsets available on the market, weighing approximately 13 ounces.
You canread about our long-term service plans and the 2 phones we sell by downloading these Adobe Acrobat PDF documents: Cellular Abroad Satellite Service Plans, Satellite Phone 9500, Satellite Phone 9505A You will need Acrobat Reader to read these.
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Satellite Phone Rental Rates
Satellite handset
1-7 days
8-14 days 15-35 days 36-42 days
$69.00 $129.00 $249.00 $319.00
Pre-Paid Calling Time
Together with a handset rental, you will also need to purchase prepaid calling time. Recharge cards are readily available in different denominations and allow you to simply and immediately add additional credit to your phone rental. Please note that if you run out of call credit, you can still receive calls but will not be able to call out. Therefore, you should purchase enough recharge vouchers for your trip. Unused vouchers can be returned for a full credit or may be used on your next trip. Pre paid satellite vouchers expire 12 months from the date of the first call. Alternatively, if you need more minutes, please feel free to contact Cellular Abroad via your Satellite rental phone and we can give you a recharge code right over the phone.
A recharge voucher containing 20 minutes of outgoing call credit costs $39.
Features
* Unlimited FREE incoming calls
* One rate anywhere in the world - $1.95 per minute
* Coverage anywhere in the world
* No confusing zones and no confusing rates or unpredictable roaming charges
* A light weight and compact satellite phone
* No yearly contract, monthly charges, unexpected bills or credit check
* Excellent digital clarity
* Easy to use
* Calls to Customer Care or to check card balance are free.
Further details on renting a satellite phone
Please note that a satellite handset rental does not include any prepaid call time, which is required to operate the phone. Please order prepaid minutes in addition to your phone rental.
Your Satellite phone rental includes
* One global satellite phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
* International plug adapters
* International 110-220 volt charger
* Return package
If you receive your Satellite rental devoid of any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
Rental periods will commence from the day that your package is shipped until the date that the phone rental is dropped off or picked up by Fed Ex in order to be returned to Cellular Abroad. The tracking information will advise us regarding the drop off date. Late fees, if applicable, are the same rates as our rental rates. Missing parts or damaged equipment fees may be applicable as well as described in our Rental Agreement. You must read, sign and return our Satellite Rental Agreement to us before your rental will be shipped to you. (A PDF version of the Rental Agreement is available here.)
Shipping:
Cellular Abroad offers round trip next business shipping using standard Fed Ex overnight ($70). Overnight priority shipping is $80. A return shipping label is included in these rates. All satellite phones are shipped fully insured.
Prepaid Satellite Phone Rental - Please select a rental period
1-7 days
8-14 days 15-35 days 36-42 days
$69.00*
$129.00* $249.00*
$319.00*
Please CONTACT US for ordering information.
Adding Airtime to your Satellite Phone
You can purchase additional airtime directly from us. They are $39 each with 20 minutes airtime. Vouchers are refundable if unused.
**Your order will reflect the purchase of airtime vouchers plus a $1500 hold on your credit card to cover the satellite phone rental until it is returned. We will remove the $1500 hold on your credit card minus the fee for the rental period you requested upon the successful return of your rental unit. Please note late fees may be assessed if applicable. You are also required to purchase at least 1airtime voucher with your rental ($39).
Rental periods commence the date your package is shipped and end the date the rental is dropped off or picked up by Fed Ex for return to Cellular Abroad. Fed Ex tracking information will be used to ascertain drop-off and pick-up dates. We are sorry but rentals cannot be shipped to or from customers overseas.
Cellular Abroad offers the security and convenience
Cellular Abroad offers the security and convenience of cell phone rentals for the overseas traveler. Our rental cell phone service is prepaid, hassle-free and inexpensive! There are no contracts to fill out, no minimum use requirements, no bills and since the service is prepaid, if the cell phone gets lost or stolen, you don't have to worry about someone running up a huge bill.
We offer two types of cellular rentals – the National Geographic Travel Phone Rental and “country specific” solutions. The National Geographic Travel Phone Rental works in over 200 countries and offers unlimited free incoming calls in over 80 countries. It is designed for travelers who are visiting multiple countries during their trip. Cellular Abroad is the only company in the world authorized to rent this product – which should tell you a lot about us! Country specific solutions are usually recommended for those traveling only to one country. You will have a local number for that country and pay rates that in some cases literally amount to several pennies per minute.
Please click on the National Geographic logo if you are traveling to multiple destinations or on the list of countries below if you are traveling to one destination
PLEASE NOTE: We do not ship rentals outside of the US/Canada.
Country-Specific SIM Card Packages - click on a country International Solution
Multiple Countries
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
China
China & Hong Kong
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Egypt
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Hong Kong
Holland
Hungary
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan*
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria (call for more info)
Palestine
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Singapore
Country not listed?
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
St Lucia
St Vincent
Sweden
Switzerland
Tahiti
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
UAE (United Arab Emirates)
Ukraine
UK
United States
Vietnam
Satellite Phone*
Multi-Country Travel
* One cell phone number good in over 200 countries worldwide
* All incoming calls in over 90 countries are FREE!
* International charger and plug adapters
* Advantageous rates
*Not GSM technology
To rent a phone or for more information and rates: click on a country in the table above. These are our "country-specific" SIMs, featuring a local phone number in that particular country. click here for any destination country not listed.
If you're traveling to a country that is not on this list or if you are traveling to multiple countries, (for example, traveling to Italy, Germany and France on one trip), you will want to take a look at our National Geographic Travel Phone option. Also, if you plan on using the phone very little (such as an emergency phone) or you don't think your investment in a country-specific SIM will pay for itself, you may again want to consider a National Geographic Travel Phone rental. There is no SIM card to buy with Talk Abroad, although you will need to purchase a minimum of 1 recharge ($29) to give you some initial air time.
Satellite Rentals
If travelling to an exotic locale not covered by our Talk Abroad plan, you can still get service with a prepaid satellite phone.
More on GSM Rental Packages
Whether you decide to purchase or rent a cell phone, you will enjoy our same low price calling rates in every country. Both solutions offer the same convenience and security, only with substantially less expensive rates, controlled expenditures and with better coverage than traditional cell phone companies. For more information on how this all works, please visit our frequently-asked questions page . It will familiarize you with the exceptional services and products that we offer, as well as show you how to take advantage of our products for optimal worldwide cellular communication needs.
We also offer a special deal with our rentals as we've found many of our customers desire to purchase the handset after their first rental. Simply keep the phone if you like it and owe nothing. What could be easier? For your convenience we've included a Tips On Buying versus Renting a GSM Cell Phone guide to help you with the decision to buy or rent.
Cellular Abroad's prepaid cell phone service is not just the budget way of obtaining international cellular service-it's the smart way!
We offer two types of cellular rentals – the National Geographic Travel Phone Rental and “country specific” solutions. The National Geographic Travel Phone Rental works in over 200 countries and offers unlimited free incoming calls in over 80 countries. It is designed for travelers who are visiting multiple countries during their trip. Cellular Abroad is the only company in the world authorized to rent this product – which should tell you a lot about us! Country specific solutions are usually recommended for those traveling only to one country. You will have a local number for that country and pay rates that in some cases literally amount to several pennies per minute.
Please click on the National Geographic logo if you are traveling to multiple destinations or on the list of countries below if you are traveling to one destination
PLEASE NOTE: We do not ship rentals outside of the US/Canada.
Country-Specific SIM Card Packages - click on a country International Solution
Multiple Countries
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
China
China & Hong Kong
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Egypt
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Hong Kong
Holland
Hungary
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan*
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria (call for more info)
Palestine
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Singapore
Country not listed?
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
St Lucia
St Vincent
Sweden
Switzerland
Tahiti
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
UAE (United Arab Emirates)
Ukraine
UK
United States
Vietnam
Satellite Phone*
Multi-Country Travel
* One cell phone number good in over 200 countries worldwide
* All incoming calls in over 90 countries are FREE!
* International charger and plug adapters
* Advantageous rates
*Not GSM technology
To rent a phone or for more information and rates: click on a country in the table above. These are our "country-specific" SIMs, featuring a local phone number in that particular country. click here for any destination country not listed.
If you're traveling to a country that is not on this list or if you are traveling to multiple countries, (for example, traveling to Italy, Germany and France on one trip), you will want to take a look at our National Geographic Travel Phone option. Also, if you plan on using the phone very little (such as an emergency phone) or you don't think your investment in a country-specific SIM will pay for itself, you may again want to consider a National Geographic Travel Phone rental. There is no SIM card to buy with Talk Abroad, although you will need to purchase a minimum of 1 recharge ($29) to give you some initial air time.
Satellite Rentals
If travelling to an exotic locale not covered by our Talk Abroad plan, you can still get service with a prepaid satellite phone.
More on GSM Rental Packages
Whether you decide to purchase or rent a cell phone, you will enjoy our same low price calling rates in every country. Both solutions offer the same convenience and security, only with substantially less expensive rates, controlled expenditures and with better coverage than traditional cell phone companies. For more information on how this all works, please visit our frequently-asked questions page . It will familiarize you with the exceptional services and products that we offer, as well as show you how to take advantage of our products for optimal worldwide cellular communication needs.
We also offer a special deal with our rentals as we've found many of our customers desire to purchase the handset after their first rental. Simply keep the phone if you like it and owe nothing. What could be easier? For your convenience we've included a Tips On Buying versus Renting a GSM Cell Phone guide to help you with the decision to buy or rent.
Cellular Abroad's prepaid cell phone service is not just the budget way of obtaining international cellular service-it's the smart way!
All incoming calls are always FREE
The SIM card or chip is the brain of the phone and is what allows you to make calls within Bangladesh and internationally. The card is prepaid so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. If needed, you can simply add more talk time to the card by purchasing scratch off recharge cards and entering in the PIN number on the handset. And since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world.
The SIM card slips easily into the phone and if needed, you can purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. We also offer international SIM cards that are convenient for travel to multiple countries.
We offer a wide assortment of GSM cell phones for purchase and you can use any of our GSM phones in conjunction with the SIM cards we offer. However, for added convenience and savings we recommend our package deal of a cell phone and Bangladesh SIM card. This package is popular with our customers and the phone will also work in over 200 other countries (including the US with one of the many carriers using the GSM system). Once you have the appropriate phone, it's easy and inexpensive to purchase and use a SIM card for the next country to which you will travel.
Bangladesh SIM Card Information
Features:
* A Bangladesh pre-paid SIM card and cell phone number-you'll have the number before you depart
* Complete with 20 minutes starter credit
* Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere
* Domestic rates as low as $0.18 cents per minute
* Calls back to the US and Canada only $0.88 cents per minute.
* Add more call credits as needed by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge voucher cards in various denominations
* Voicemail
* SMS text messaging
* No yearly contract, monthly charges, daily minimum charges, minimum minutes per call charges or credit checks
Your Bangladesh Cell phone Number:
Your cellular phone number for Bangladesh is displayed on the back of the SIM card package above the bar codes. The 10-digit phone number begins with "0".
Preparing Your Phone for use overseas:
While you won't be able to use your SIM card until you get to Bangladesh, there are a few things you can do to test your equipment and prep your phone.
* Test that your phone charger works well with your phone and make sure your phone's battery can take and hold a charge. (All Cellular Abroad phones come with variable-voltage chargers.)
* If you are supplying your own phone, make sure you have the phone menus specifically set to use English (as opposed to the "automatic" setting.) Consult your phone manual if you don't know where the language setting is.
* Snap out the SIM chip from the SIM card and insert the chip into your GSM Phone with the metal portion facing down as to make contact with the contact prongs. (You'll usually find your phone's SIM card slot underneath the battery of your GSM cell phone. Consult your phone manual if unsure of the proper installation procedure.)
* Turn on your phone
* Enter the PIN1 number indicated on the envelope to have access to the phone menus. Note: It is a VERY good idea to diable the PIN-check feature on your SIM card. If unsure, consult your phone's user guide under "security", "PIN", or "SIM".
* Familiarize yourself with the phone menus. You can add phone numbers to your address book. Be sure to enter complete international phone numbers when dialing to another country.
Activating Your Service.
1. Go to Bangladesh
2. Be sure that battery is charged
3. Turn on your phone
4. Your first call activates your service
Adding Talk Time:
Additional call credit can be added by purchasing Grameenphone recharge cards. They are sold in denominations of 15 (~$9.30), 25 (~$15.50) and 40 (~$24.90) BGN at tobacco shops, magazine kiosks and any convenience store displaying the Grameenphone logo. Even if you have zero credit - since incoming calls are always free - you will still be able to receive calls.
* Once you have purchased a recharge card, simply follow these easy instructions: Simply scratch off the grey protective layer to reveal your voucher code
* Dial 1330 from your own mobile phone
* Follow the instructions you hear to enter the code number
* Upon successful entry of the code, your account will be credited
Calling Rates:
Rates are based on per-minute charges. For up-to-date currency exchange rates, use the Currency Converter.
Domestic Peak*
Landlines and other networks 0.59 BGN (~$0.37)
Grameenphone Cell Phones 0.29 BGN (~$0.18)
International Dialing Rate
USA & Canada ~$0.88
W. Europe ~$0.88 fixed, ~$1.07 mobile
All incoming calls are always FREE
Customer Service:
Customer service for your Bangladesh prepaid SIM card is available 24 hr./day by dialing 123 at any time from your Bangladesh cellular phone. For problems with the phone or other hardware, contact Cellular Abroad at 001-310-862-7100 or email support@cellularabroad.com. If you are having a problem and you are unsure who to consult, please call Cellular Abroad or relay a message to us through a contact at home. Usually there is a simple fix. Our business hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, seven days a week.
Service Life:
You must add money to your SIM card at least once every 12 months or your account and corresponding phone number will be deactivated. The twelve month period begins from date of last recharge or initial activation.
The SIM card slips easily into the phone and if needed, you can purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. We also offer international SIM cards that are convenient for travel to multiple countries.
We offer a wide assortment of GSM cell phones for purchase and you can use any of our GSM phones in conjunction with the SIM cards we offer. However, for added convenience and savings we recommend our package deal of a cell phone and Bangladesh SIM card. This package is popular with our customers and the phone will also work in over 200 other countries (including the US with one of the many carriers using the GSM system). Once you have the appropriate phone, it's easy and inexpensive to purchase and use a SIM card for the next country to which you will travel.
Bangladesh SIM Card Information
Features:
* A Bangladesh pre-paid SIM card and cell phone number-you'll have the number before you depart
* Complete with 20 minutes starter credit
* Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere
* Domestic rates as low as $0.18 cents per minute
* Calls back to the US and Canada only $0.88 cents per minute.
* Add more call credits as needed by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge voucher cards in various denominations
* Voicemail
* SMS text messaging
* No yearly contract, monthly charges, daily minimum charges, minimum minutes per call charges or credit checks
Your Bangladesh Cell phone Number:
Your cellular phone number for Bangladesh is displayed on the back of the SIM card package above the bar codes. The 10-digit phone number begins with "0".
Preparing Your Phone for use overseas:
While you won't be able to use your SIM card until you get to Bangladesh, there are a few things you can do to test your equipment and prep your phone.
* Test that your phone charger works well with your phone and make sure your phone's battery can take and hold a charge. (All Cellular Abroad phones come with variable-voltage chargers.)
* If you are supplying your own phone, make sure you have the phone menus specifically set to use English (as opposed to the "automatic" setting.) Consult your phone manual if you don't know where the language setting is.
* Snap out the SIM chip from the SIM card and insert the chip into your GSM Phone with the metal portion facing down as to make contact with the contact prongs. (You'll usually find your phone's SIM card slot underneath the battery of your GSM cell phone. Consult your phone manual if unsure of the proper installation procedure.)
* Turn on your phone
* Enter the PIN1 number indicated on the envelope to have access to the phone menus. Note: It is a VERY good idea to diable the PIN-check feature on your SIM card. If unsure, consult your phone's user guide under "security", "PIN", or "SIM".
* Familiarize yourself with the phone menus. You can add phone numbers to your address book. Be sure to enter complete international phone numbers when dialing to another country.
Activating Your Service.
1. Go to Bangladesh
2. Be sure that battery is charged
3. Turn on your phone
4. Your first call activates your service
Adding Talk Time:
Additional call credit can be added by purchasing Grameenphone recharge cards. They are sold in denominations of 15 (~$9.30), 25 (~$15.50) and 40 (~$24.90) BGN at tobacco shops, magazine kiosks and any convenience store displaying the Grameenphone logo. Even if you have zero credit - since incoming calls are always free - you will still be able to receive calls.
* Once you have purchased a recharge card, simply follow these easy instructions: Simply scratch off the grey protective layer to reveal your voucher code
* Dial 1330 from your own mobile phone
* Follow the instructions you hear to enter the code number
* Upon successful entry of the code, your account will be credited
Calling Rates:
Rates are based on per-minute charges. For up-to-date currency exchange rates, use the Currency Converter.
Domestic Peak*
Landlines and other networks 0.59 BGN (~$0.37)
Grameenphone Cell Phones 0.29 BGN (~$0.18)
International Dialing Rate
USA & Canada ~$0.88
W. Europe ~$0.88 fixed, ~$1.07 mobile
All incoming calls are always FREE
Customer Service:
Customer service for your Bangladesh prepaid SIM card is available 24 hr./day by dialing 123 at any time from your Bangladesh cellular phone. For problems with the phone or other hardware, contact Cellular Abroad at 001-310-862-7100 or email support@cellularabroad.com. If you are having a problem and you are unsure who to consult, please call Cellular Abroad or relay a message to us through a contact at home. Usually there is a simple fix. Our business hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, seven days a week.
Service Life:
You must add money to your SIM card at least once every 12 months or your account and corresponding phone number will be deactivated. The twelve month period begins from date of last recharge or initial activation.
An international cell phone is classified
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 Easy to use menus Large button (Easy to push) SMS (Short Message Service) Hands-free headset compatible Phonebook & Call Logs
An international cell phone is classified as a GSM mobile phone that operates on the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 frequency. An international cell phone with the appropriate sim card, will provide coverage in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim including Australia. A world cell phone with the GSM 1900 frequency will expand coverage to include the United States, Canada and a growing part of South America.
Every GSM wireless phone we sell is unlocked and will work with any SIM card from any carrier in the world. SIM cards may be purchased online for a growing number of select international destinations.
A GSM 900/1800 international cell phone is perfect if you only plan on using the cell phone overseas and they start at only $99. Smaller more feature packed world cell phones start at just $179.
Motorola C118
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GSM 850 / 1900
For use in North America only
Monochrome graphic display
Call records
iTap
Currency converter
$60
Siemens a70
View Details
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Easy to use menus
Large button (Easy to push)
SMS (Short Message Service)
Hands-free headset compatible
Phonebook & Call Logs
$99
Huawei E156G USB Modem (Data only)
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA / UMTS / GSM / GPRS / EDGE
USB interface
Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista & Mac OS X
Data services and applications management
$129
Huawei E160G USB Modem (Data only)
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA / UMTS / GSM / GPRS / EDGE
USB interface
Plug & Play
Micro SD Card Slot
Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac Operating Systems
$129
Motorola V197
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Data (GPRS class 10)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, EMS / Picture Messaging)
Internet (WAP 2.0 / xHTML)
Connection (miniUSB)
Bluetooth
$169
Motorola V235
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Color Display
GPRS (Class 10)
SMS, EMS, MMS Messaging
Camera (VGA, 640 x 480)
MPEG4 video recording & playback
$179
Siemens CX75
View Details
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Data (GPRS class 10)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging)
Internet
Camera (1.3 megapixel and Videa)
Memory (14 MB internal)
$179
Motorola W375
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GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Data (GPRS class 8)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, EMS)
Internet (WAP 2.0, xHTML)
Camera (VGA, 4x zoom)
Memory (1.5 MB shared)
$199
Nokia 6085
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Data (GRPS & EDGE class 10)
Messaging (SMS, MMS)
Internet (WAP 2.0, xHTML)
Camera (still & video)
FM radio, music player
$199
Motorola Razr
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Data (GPRS class 10)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, Email, EMS, Instant messaging)
Internet (WAP 2.0, xHTML)
Camera (VGA, 640 x 480 pixels)
MPEG4 player
$229
Motorola V3x
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800
3G UMTS 2100 (works in Japan)
Data (GPRS class 10, 3G)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging)
Internet (WAP 2.0, xHTML)
Camera (2 megapixel, video)
$249
Samsung D880 Duos
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800
Dual SIM card support
Data (GPRS & EDGE class 10)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, Email, EMS)
Internet (WAP 2.0, xHTML)
Camera (3.15 megapixel, video)
$299
Nokia N73
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G UMTS 2100
Works in Japan
Camera (3.15 megapixel, video)
Second video calling camera
Multimedia player
$389
Nokia N95
View Details
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Data (GPRS class 10 & EDGE class 32, WiFi)
Messaging (SMS, MMS, Email, Instant messaging)
Internet (WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML)
Camera (5 megapixel, video)
3G HSDPA 2100
$769
iTap Currency converter
GSM 850 / 1900 For use in North America only Monochrome graphic display Call records iTap Currency converter
International Cell Phones
International Cell Phones
An international cell phone is classified as a GSM mobile phone that operates on the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 frequency. An international cell phone with the appropriate sim card, will provide coverage in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim including Australia. A world cell phone with the GSM 1900 frequency will expand coverage to include the United States, Canada and a growing part of South America.
Every GSM wireless phone we sell is unlocked and will work with any SIM card from any carrier in the world. SIM cards may be purchased online for a growing number of select international destinations.
A GSM 900/1800 international cell phone is perfect if you only plan on using the cell phone overseas and they start at only $99. Smaller more feature packed world cell phones start at just $179.
An international cell phone is classified as a GSM mobile phone that operates on the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 frequency. An international cell phone with the appropriate sim card, will provide coverage in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim including Australia. A world cell phone with the GSM 1900 frequency will expand coverage to include the United States, Canada and a growing part of South America.
Every GSM wireless phone we sell is unlocked and will work with any SIM card from any carrier in the world. SIM cards may be purchased online for a growing number of select international destinations.
A GSM 900/1800 international cell phone is perfect if you only plan on using the cell phone overseas and they start at only $99. Smaller more feature packed world cell phones start at just $179.
More Information and Resources
More Information and Resources
Keeping in touch while in Bangladesh can be very a frustrating and expensive experience without an international cell phone and Bangladesh SIM card.
Sometimes a payphone takes coins (But how many is anybody's guess!!!), other times a proprietary calling card and still others only a credit card will do with accompanying instructions that would take a week to understand.
Bangladesh cellular phone rentals can significantly cut down on the frustration of calling home while abroad but the airtime rates would bankrupt all but the thickest of wallets. Airtime rates for a Bangladesh cell phone rental can typically start at $1.50 and may be as high as $2+/minute.
Think you got a deal on your world phone and plan on doing some international roaming? With international roaming charges the airtime rate you will pay is out of this world.
The Bangladesh prepaid SIM chip is a quick and easy way to convert your existing world phone into a prepaid Bangladesh cell phone for Bangladesh and as discussed is more economical then a Bangladesh cell phone rental. For your next assignment or vacation in Bangladesh, this SIM chip (combined with an unlocked GSM World cell phone) helps you stay connected while avoiding those international roaming surcharges that always accompany your 'home' SIM card while abroad. We offer a growing selection of prepaid SIM Cards for other international destinations as well as a wide variety of GSM cell phone accessories and GSM international cell phones.
Keeping in touch while in Bangladesh can be very a frustrating and expensive experience without an international cell phone and Bangladesh SIM card.
Sometimes a payphone takes coins (But how many is anybody's guess!!!), other times a proprietary calling card and still others only a credit card will do with accompanying instructions that would take a week to understand.
Bangladesh cellular phone rentals can significantly cut down on the frustration of calling home while abroad but the airtime rates would bankrupt all but the thickest of wallets. Airtime rates for a Bangladesh cell phone rental can typically start at $1.50 and may be as high as $2+/minute.
Think you got a deal on your world phone and plan on doing some international roaming? With international roaming charges the airtime rate you will pay is out of this world.
The Bangladesh prepaid SIM chip is a quick and easy way to convert your existing world phone into a prepaid Bangladesh cell phone for Bangladesh and as discussed is more economical then a Bangladesh cell phone rental. For your next assignment or vacation in Bangladesh, this SIM chip (combined with an unlocked GSM World cell phone) helps you stay connected while avoiding those international roaming surcharges that always accompany your 'home' SIM card while abroad. We offer a growing selection of prepaid SIM Cards for other international destinations as well as a wide variety of GSM cell phone accessories and GSM international cell phones.
Your Bangladesh SIM card will provide
Your Bangladesh SIM card will provide you with a Bangladesh cellular phone number, which can be found on the back cover of the booklet that comes with your SIM card. The number begins with 01.
Travel to Bangladesh
Be sure that the battery is adequately charged
Insert the Bangladesh SIM chip into the cellular phone*
Turn on your phone
Enter the PIN code^
Start calling**
Customer service for your Bangladesh prepaid SIM card is available 24 hours a day by dialing 121 at any time from your Bangladesh cellular phone.
For your reference, the emergency numbers while in Bangladesh are: 999 for Police, for Ambulance for Fire
*You will need to snap out the thumbnail sized Bangladesh SIM card along the perforated edge of its holder and then insert the Bangladesh SIM card into your international cell phone with the gold contacts of the SIM card facing the metal contacts of your international cellular phone.
^ Your phone will prompt you for a 4-digit PIN code, which is located on the duo-fold envelope affixed to the SIM card. The PUK is only required to unblock your phone if you enter in a PIN code incorrectly. Follow your cell phone manual instructions to correctly use the PUK to unblock your phone.
**When calling overseas from the United States to your Bangladesh cell phone, callers will need to dial 011 followed by the country code 880 and then your Bangladesh cell phone number, omitting the first 0 (zero). To call abroad from your Bangladesh cell phone simply dial + followed by the country code and phone number. To call Telestial you would dial +18582742686
Travel to Bangladesh
Be sure that the battery is adequately charged
Insert the Bangladesh SIM chip into the cellular phone*
Turn on your phone
Enter the PIN code^
Start calling**
Customer service for your Bangladesh prepaid SIM card is available 24 hours a day by dialing 121 at any time from your Bangladesh cellular phone.
For your reference, the emergency numbers while in Bangladesh are: 999 for Police, for Ambulance for Fire
*You will need to snap out the thumbnail sized Bangladesh SIM card along the perforated edge of its holder and then insert the Bangladesh SIM card into your international cell phone with the gold contacts of the SIM card facing the metal contacts of your international cellular phone.
^ Your phone will prompt you for a 4-digit PIN code, which is located on the duo-fold envelope affixed to the SIM card. The PUK is only required to unblock your phone if you enter in a PIN code incorrectly. Follow your cell phone manual instructions to correctly use the PUK to unblock your phone.
**When calling overseas from the United States to your Bangladesh cell phone, callers will need to dial 011 followed by the country code 880 and then your Bangladesh cell phone number, omitting the first 0 (zero). To call abroad from your Bangladesh cell phone simply dial + followed by the country code and phone number. To call Telestial you would dial +18582742686
A prepaid SIM card for Bangladesh
A prepaid SIM card for Bangladesh with a GSM international cell phone is the most convenient and economical solution for staying in touch while you travel in Bangladesh. All incoming calls while your travel Bangladesh are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a cellular phone like you do at home. And unlike home, your Bangladesh SIM card is prepaid so there is no need for a contract.
For more information please refer to the User guide that comes with your package.Free incoming calls SMS (text messaging) A fully featured Voicemail service No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) Highlights
BDT 103 (approx. US$1.50) starter airtime credit
A local cell phone number while in Bangladesh
Free incoming calls
SMS (text messaging)
A fully featured Voicemail service
No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges
Please Note:Your Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 compatible international cell phone. If you do not have your own international cell phone, we have several models available for rental or purchase.
For more information please refer to the User guide that comes with your package.Free incoming calls SMS (text messaging) A fully featured Voicemail service No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) Highlights
BDT 103 (approx. US$1.50) starter airtime credit
A local cell phone number while in Bangladesh
Free incoming calls
SMS (text messaging)
A fully featured Voicemail service
No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges
Please Note:Your Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 compatible international cell phone. If you do not have your own international cell phone, we have several models available for rental or purchase.
Monday, 14 September 2009
list published last week.
Disaster-prone Bangladesh trials cell phone alerts
Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:17am EDT
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mobile users in Bangladesh's flood and cyclone-prone areas will now receive advance warning of an impending natural disaster through an alert on their cell phones, a government official says.
Bangladesh -- one of the world's most densely populated countries -- is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including cyclones, storm surges, droughts, floods and earthquakes, which often affect millions of people.
In a bid to minimize loss of life and damage to property, Bangladeshi authorities have signed an agreement with two mobile operators in the country to provide disaster early warning alerts to subscribers.
Grameenphone and state-owned Teletalk will send instant messages to their subscribers in two of the most vulnerable areas -- flood-prone north-central Shirajganj district and cyclone-prone Cox's Bazar district on the coast.
"This new initiative will mean that people will get an alert on their phones warning them that they are likely to face flooding or a cyclone," Syed Ashraf, communications specialist for the country's Disaster Management Bureau, told Reuters by telephone.
"So they will then be able to take action like evacuate their homes and seek shelter in assigned places."
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Bangladesh, with a population of around 162 million, has more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers.
Ashraf said the messages would not be the usual SMS format, but would flash automatically on the screen of mobile phone sets, instead of going to message boxes.
This way, people would not have to even push a button on their handsets, making it very user-friendly, he added.
Bangladesh is one of the riskiest countries in the world for natural disasters, according to a U.N. list published last week.
Cyclone Aila, which struck the coastal belt last month, killed more that 170 people, damaged over 500,000 houses and affected more than 3 million people.
The country has an effective early warning system operated by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society through its 42,000 volunteers who move around with bicycles and megaphones informing people of the impending danger and advising them to evacuate their homes.
But some of the more remote disaster-prone areas are not covered by volunteers and often villagers have no idea that their homes are likely to be flooded or that a severe cyclone is heading their way.
Officials say the new service aims to strengthen the existing early warning mechanism, reduce the number of people killed or injured and minimise loss of property.
The initiative will be piloted over the next six months with the intention of expanding it across the country.
(Reporting by Nita Bhalla; Editing by Alex Richardson)
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mobile users in Bangladesh's flood and cyclone-prone areas will now receive advance warning of an impending natural disaster through an alert on their cell phones, a government official says.
Bangladesh -- one of the world's most densely populated countries -- is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including cyclones, storm surges, droughts, floods and earthquakes, which often affect millions of people.
In a bid to minimize loss of life and damage to property, Bangladeshi authorities have signed an agreement with two mobile operators in the country to provide disaster early warning alerts to subscribers.
Grameenphone and state-owned Teletalk will send instant messages to their subscribers in two of the most vulnerable areas -- flood-prone north-central Shirajganj district and cyclone-prone Cox's Bazar district on the coast.
"This new initiative will mean that people will get an alert on their phones warning them that they are likely to face flooding or a cyclone," Syed Ashraf, communications specialist for the country's Disaster Management Bureau, told Reuters by telephone.
"So they will then be able to take action like evacuate their homes and seek shelter in assigned places."
USER-FRIENDLY
Bangladesh, with a population of around 162 million, has more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers.
Ashraf said the messages would not be the usual SMS format, but would flash automatically on the screen of mobile phone sets, instead of going to message boxes.
This way, people would not have to even push a button on their handsets, making it very user-friendly, he added.
Bangladesh is one of the riskiest countries in the world for natural disasters, according to a U.N. list published last week.
Cyclone Aila, which struck the coastal belt last month, killed more that 170 people, damaged over 500,000 houses and affected more than 3 million people.
The country has an effective early warning system operated by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society through its 42,000 volunteers who move around with bicycles and megaphones informing people of the impending danger and advising them to evacuate their homes.
But some of the more remote disaster-prone areas are not covered by volunteers and often villagers have no idea that their homes are likely to be flooded or that a severe cyclone is heading their way.
Officials say the new service aims to strengthen the existing early warning mechanism, reduce the number of people killed or injured and minimise loss of property.
The initiative will be piloted over the next six months with the intention of expanding it across the country.
(Reporting by Nita Bhalla; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Disaster-prone Bangladesh trials cell phone alerts
Disaster-prone Bangladesh trials cell phone alerts
24 Jun 2009 06:14:10 GMT 24 Jun 2009 06:14:10 GMT ## for search indexer, do not remove
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Source: Reuters
NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mobile users in Bangladesh's flood and cyclone-prone areas will now receive advance warning of an impending natural disaster through an alert on their cell phones, a government official says.
Bangladesh -- one of the world's most densely populated countries -- is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including cyclones, storm surges, droughts, floods and earthquakes, which often affect millions of people.
In a bid to minimise loss of life and damage to property, Bangladeshi authorities have signed an agreement with two mobile operators in the country to provide disaster early warning alerts to subscribers.
Grameenphone and state-owned Teletalk will send instant messages to their subscribers in two of the most vulnerable areas -- flood-prone north-central Shirajganj district and cyclone-prone Cox's Bazar district on the coast.
"This new initiative will mean that people will get an alert on their phones warning them that they are likely to face flooding or a cyclone," Syed Ashraf, communications specialist for the country's Disaster Management Bureau, told Reuters by telephone.
"So they will then be able to take action like evacuate their homes and seek shelter in assigned places."
USER-FRIENDLY
Bangladesh, with a population of around 162 million, has more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers.
Ashraf said the messages would not be the usual SMS format, but would flash automatically on the screen of mobile phone sets, instead of going to message boxes.
This way, people would not have to even push a button on their handsets, making it very user-friendly, he added.
Bangladesh is one of the riskiest countries in the world for natural disasters, according to a U.N. list published last week.
Cyclone Aila, which struck the coastal belt last month, killed more that 170 people, damaged over 500,000 houses and affected more than 3 million people.
The country has an effective early warning system operated by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society through its 42,000 volunteers who move around with bicycles and megaphones informing people of the impending danger and advising them to evacuate their homes.
But some of the more remote disaster-prone areas are not covered by volunteers and often villagers have no idea that their homes are likely to be flooded or that a severe cyclone is heading their way.
Officials say the new service aims to strengthen the existing early warning mechanism, reduce the number of people killed or injured and minimise loss of property.
The initiative will be piloted over the next six months with the intention of expanding it across the country. (Reporting by Nita Bhalla; Editing by Alex Richardson) (For more news on humanitarian issues, visit Reuters AlertNet: http://www.alertnet.org)
24 Jun 2009 06:14:10 GMT 24 Jun 2009 06:14:10 GMT ## for search indexer, do not remove
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Source: Reuters
NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mobile users in Bangladesh's flood and cyclone-prone areas will now receive advance warning of an impending natural disaster through an alert on their cell phones, a government official says.
Bangladesh -- one of the world's most densely populated countries -- is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including cyclones, storm surges, droughts, floods and earthquakes, which often affect millions of people.
In a bid to minimise loss of life and damage to property, Bangladeshi authorities have signed an agreement with two mobile operators in the country to provide disaster early warning alerts to subscribers.
Grameenphone and state-owned Teletalk will send instant messages to their subscribers in two of the most vulnerable areas -- flood-prone north-central Shirajganj district and cyclone-prone Cox's Bazar district on the coast.
"This new initiative will mean that people will get an alert on their phones warning them that they are likely to face flooding or a cyclone," Syed Ashraf, communications specialist for the country's Disaster Management Bureau, told Reuters by telephone.
"So they will then be able to take action like evacuate their homes and seek shelter in assigned places."
USER-FRIENDLY
Bangladesh, with a population of around 162 million, has more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers.
Ashraf said the messages would not be the usual SMS format, but would flash automatically on the screen of mobile phone sets, instead of going to message boxes.
This way, people would not have to even push a button on their handsets, making it very user-friendly, he added.
Bangladesh is one of the riskiest countries in the world for natural disasters, according to a U.N. list published last week.
Cyclone Aila, which struck the coastal belt last month, killed more that 170 people, damaged over 500,000 houses and affected more than 3 million people.
The country has an effective early warning system operated by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society through its 42,000 volunteers who move around with bicycles and megaphones informing people of the impending danger and advising them to evacuate their homes.
But some of the more remote disaster-prone areas are not covered by volunteers and often villagers have no idea that their homes are likely to be flooded or that a severe cyclone is heading their way.
Officials say the new service aims to strengthen the existing early warning mechanism, reduce the number of people killed or injured and minimise loss of property.
The initiative will be piloted over the next six months with the intention of expanding it across the country. (Reporting by Nita Bhalla; Editing by Alex Richardson) (For more news on humanitarian issues, visit Reuters AlertNet: http://www.alertnet.org)
India's Home Minister Shivraj Patil was shocked
Bangladesh cellphone network - a strength of the country
at 9/08/2007 12:23:00 AM ·
Last year I reported that:
India's Home Minister Shivraj Patil was shocked when he found mobile phones in the country's eastern frontiers functioning, courtesy of the sophisticated rural telephone network of Bangladesh instead of the Indian communications network coverage.This year Bangladesh is moving ahead with GPRS/EDGE enabled mobile phone network making access to internet possible in rural areas with or without Pcs.The Uncultured Project (by a Canadian expat) thinks that Bangladesh cellphone service is better than Canada:
I’m writing now from a rural village in Bangladesh (called Modiphur). There is no electricity, no running water, and the diesel generator that was powering a ceiling fan and light bulb died earlier this night. Bangladesh is still a third world country afterall. But, despite all this, I am still able to check my mail, see what’s going on at Digg, and post to this blog.Bangladesh is one of the few countries in the world that can guarantee each one of its residents can get a cellphone signal - no matter where they are in the country. With a population of over 150 million (over four times Canada’s population) that’s pretty impressive. There are populated parts in the North in Canada that most cellphone service providers don’t bother putting up towers for. Not only can Bangladeshis send and receive calls from anywhere in the country - they can also surf the web on either an EDGE or GPRS network. Canada, unlike Bangladesh, does not even offer an unlimited flat-rate EDGE/GPRS internet service. The gigabytes of data that I have used over the EDGE network here in Bangladesh has cost me only $20 a month.
at 9/08/2007 12:23:00 AM ·
Last year I reported that:
India's Home Minister Shivraj Patil was shocked when he found mobile phones in the country's eastern frontiers functioning, courtesy of the sophisticated rural telephone network of Bangladesh instead of the Indian communications network coverage.This year Bangladesh is moving ahead with GPRS/EDGE enabled mobile phone network making access to internet possible in rural areas with or without Pcs.The Uncultured Project (by a Canadian expat) thinks that Bangladesh cellphone service is better than Canada:
I’m writing now from a rural village in Bangladesh (called Modiphur). There is no electricity, no running water, and the diesel generator that was powering a ceiling fan and light bulb died earlier this night. Bangladesh is still a third world country afterall. But, despite all this, I am still able to check my mail, see what’s going on at Digg, and post to this blog.Bangladesh is one of the few countries in the world that can guarantee each one of its residents can get a cellphone signal - no matter where they are in the country. With a population of over 150 million (over four times Canada’s population) that’s pretty impressive. There are populated parts in the North in Canada that most cellphone service providers don’t bother putting up towers for. Not only can Bangladeshis send and receive calls from anywhere in the country - they can also surf the web on either an EDGE or GPRS network. Canada, unlike Bangladesh, does not even offer an unlimited flat-rate EDGE/GPRS internet service. The gigabytes of data that I have used over the EDGE network here in Bangladesh has cost me only $20 a month.
For all the talk about "making poverty history"
For all the talk about "making poverty history" through aid and debt relief at the G8 meeting in Scotland and among aging rock stars at Live8 concerts, perhaps the best tool for poverty alleviation on the continent is the mobile phone. Yes, that ubiquitous handheld device has done wonders for the poor around the world. It all started in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh is often used as the case study for the impact that mobile telephony can have on the economically disadvantaged. In the late 1990s Grameen Bank, a Dhaka-based for-profit enterprise long known in Bangladesh for making microloans to fund microenterprises by villagers, set up Grameen Telecommunications, a non-profit organization that provided low-cost phone services in rural areas. Using money borrowed from Grameen Bank, village entrepreneurs purchased mobile phones which they then used to sell phone services to customers -- other villagers -- by the call. The result: mobile phone entrepreneurs -- 95 percent of whom were female -- made a tidy profit while villagers reaped the benefits of instant communication. These benefits included communicating with distant family members, making it easier to find employment opportunities, having more options during emergency situations, enabling farmers to check prices in different markets before selling produce, and eventually allowing the quick and easy transfer of funds. The mobile phone microenterprise platform spread rapidly through the country and stimulated other economic activities among the rural poor, who have proven to be much more technology-savvy than many originally anticipated. The success of Bangladesh's microphone operators has not gone unnoticed. In Uganda, Grameen Foundation USA [web site] worked with mobile operator MTN to develop villagePhone, an initiative that enables poor rural individuals to become "Village Phone Operators" through partnerships with Ugandan microfinance institutions. MTN boasts on its web site that "these Village Phone businesses can be established in areas where electricity is unavailable and in areas where the MTN network can only be accessed with a booster antenna." Grameen Foundation USA has since piloted another program in Rwanda in partnership with MTN Rwanda and is publishing a free manual to encourage microfinance institutions and telecoms to create joint ventures for establishing cell phone franchise businesses for microloan clients. Leapfrogging technology
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Cell phones not only offer opportunity through voice services but emerging technologies that bring Internet access to phones, bypassing the need for a computer for connecting to the World Wide Web. Since computers are rare in much of the region due to poor wire-line infrastructure -- a recent study found 97 percent of people in Tanzania said they could access a mobile phone, while only 28 percent could access a landline -- and unreliable electrical grids, a technology that offers Internet access without a costly PC promises to pay dividends for Africans. Research in India has found Internet connectivity can be key to improving the livelihood of rural poor by giving them access to information -- everything from crop prices to the legal protocol to acquiring tenure to land. Internet access can simplify interaction with government institutions for mundane tasks like acquiring an identity card as well as potentially increasing transparency and reducing corruption in transactions with officials. Also, because calling plans are often pre-paid there is no need for a bank account or credit check. Cell phones have become a prime example of a technology that helps many different user groups. There are several beneficiaries of mobile phones at the village level:
Entrepreneurs who make money by selling phone services to villages on a per use basis.
Sellers of prepaid phone cards including poor urban youths and small business owners.
Users of phones who gain business and employment opportunities mentioned above. The benefits mobile phones bring at a local level can be extended to a country as a whole. A 2005 study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research and backed by the UK mobile phone giant Vodafone found higher rates of economic growth in developing countries with high mobile phone penetration. According to the study, a developing country which has an average of 10 more mobile phones per 100 population between 1996 and 2003 would have enjoyed per capita GDP growth that was 0.59 percent higher than an otherwise identical country. The survey also found a number of other benefits from mobile phone ownership including:
Mobiles save people living in rural communities the financial costs and time involved with travel. As a result, 85 percent of people in Tanzania and 79 percent in South Africa said they had greater contact and improved relationships with families and friends as a result of mobile phones
62 percent of small businesses in South Africa and 59 percent in Egypt said they had increased their profits as a result of mobile phones, in spite of increased call costs
Over 85 percent of small businesses run by black individuals in South Africa rely solely on a mobile phone for telecommunications The results of this study suggest that growth in the African telecom market will continue to pay off African economies. Africa: the hottest growth market for cellular
Number of cell phone users in Africa In 2001, Africa became the first region where the number of mobile subscribers exceeded those using fixed lines
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Subscribers2 million28 million51 million82 millionYear-end figuresSource: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), The Economist Figures released in March 2005 from the London Business School reported that Africa has seen faster growth in mobile telephone subscriptions than any other region of the world over the last five years. At the end of 2004 Africa's largest mobile phone firm, Vodacom, had 14.4 million users while MTN had 14 million subscribers. As Vodacom's chief tells Reuters, "Telecoms are Africa's big success story -- perhaps the only one." The recent growth in the African telecom market hasn't only benefited local economies -- it has also generated significant amounts of revenue for mobile giants. Going after the African market is not a money-losing proposition for firms: according to the July 1, 2005 issue of The Economist, MTN, a South African mobile-phone operator with networks in Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Rwanda and Swaziland had an operating margin of around 50% outside South Africa. Wider growth still faces challenges -- the cost of handsets While Africa has experienced tremendous growth in the mobile services market and still has room for growth with only 50% of Sub-Saharan Africa covered by a mobile signal, future expansion faces some hurdles. The largest of these is the cost of handsets. Mobile operators in Africa generally do not subsidize handsets like their counterparts in Europe and the United States and few rural Africans can afford the prices of the latest mobile gadgets. The solution of the African mobile majors was to band together in 2004 and invite international handset-makers to bid for a contract to supply up to 6 million handsets for less than $40 each. Motorola won the contract and handset delivery began in April 2005. Despite their low cost, the handsets are profitable for Motorola and the phones do not lack features. Motorola, following a page out of C.K. Prahalad's book, The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits, knew that a low level of income doesn't make a consumer any less demanding about the functionality and value of their purchases, and accordingly has provided features appropriate for African consumers. For example, in a region where access to electricity is often in question, Motorola has built a low-cost handset has a standby time of two weeks. The Economist also points out that lower costs of handsets address another barrier to widespread adoption of cell phone: the high tariffs imposed on products and services by many African governments. Since taxes and duties are based on the cost of the good or service, lower prices will mean less of a tax burden on consumers. Anything that reduces the burden on the rural poor in developing countries should be considered a good thing. Rural poverty is probably not going away on its own anytime soon and stimulating sustainable economic growth through microenterprises and information technology is a better solution than direct aid. Too often direct aid has not only bred corruption and the misallocation of resources away from those who need it most, but has also fostered dependency and skewed the perceived value of goods and services. Private sector investment -- through vehicles such as mobile phones -- may do a better job eradicating poverty, building dignity and respect, encouraging entrepreneurship, and reducing dependency than handouts under traditional aid programs. That's not to say that aid dollars have no role under such a development schema, but it is important to consider using donor funds for nontraditional programs such as microloans that will stimulate sound long-term economic growth. With this consideration, Africa may well again be a land of opportunity.
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Bangladesh is often used as the case study for the impact that mobile telephony can have on the economically disadvantaged. In the late 1990s Grameen Bank, a Dhaka-based for-profit enterprise long known in Bangladesh for making microloans to fund microenterprises by villagers, set up Grameen Telecommunications, a non-profit organization that provided low-cost phone services in rural areas. Using money borrowed from Grameen Bank, village entrepreneurs purchased mobile phones which they then used to sell phone services to customers -- other villagers -- by the call. The result: mobile phone entrepreneurs -- 95 percent of whom were female -- made a tidy profit while villagers reaped the benefits of instant communication. These benefits included communicating with distant family members, making it easier to find employment opportunities, having more options during emergency situations, enabling farmers to check prices in different markets before selling produce, and eventually allowing the quick and easy transfer of funds. The mobile phone microenterprise platform spread rapidly through the country and stimulated other economic activities among the rural poor, who have proven to be much more technology-savvy than many originally anticipated. The success of Bangladesh's microphone operators has not gone unnoticed. In Uganda, Grameen Foundation USA [web site] worked with mobile operator MTN to develop villagePhone, an initiative that enables poor rural individuals to become "Village Phone Operators" through partnerships with Ugandan microfinance institutions. MTN boasts on its web site that "these Village Phone businesses can be established in areas where electricity is unavailable and in areas where the MTN network can only be accessed with a booster antenna." Grameen Foundation USA has since piloted another program in Rwanda in partnership with MTN Rwanda and is publishing a free manual to encourage microfinance institutions and telecoms to create joint ventures for establishing cell phone franchise businesses for microloan clients. Leapfrogging technology
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Cell phones not only offer opportunity through voice services but emerging technologies that bring Internet access to phones, bypassing the need for a computer for connecting to the World Wide Web. Since computers are rare in much of the region due to poor wire-line infrastructure -- a recent study found 97 percent of people in Tanzania said they could access a mobile phone, while only 28 percent could access a landline -- and unreliable electrical grids, a technology that offers Internet access without a costly PC promises to pay dividends for Africans. Research in India has found Internet connectivity can be key to improving the livelihood of rural poor by giving them access to information -- everything from crop prices to the legal protocol to acquiring tenure to land. Internet access can simplify interaction with government institutions for mundane tasks like acquiring an identity card as well as potentially increasing transparency and reducing corruption in transactions with officials. Also, because calling plans are often pre-paid there is no need for a bank account or credit check. Cell phones have become a prime example of a technology that helps many different user groups. There are several beneficiaries of mobile phones at the village level:
Entrepreneurs who make money by selling phone services to villages on a per use basis.
Sellers of prepaid phone cards including poor urban youths and small business owners.
Users of phones who gain business and employment opportunities mentioned above. The benefits mobile phones bring at a local level can be extended to a country as a whole. A 2005 study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research and backed by the UK mobile phone giant Vodafone found higher rates of economic growth in developing countries with high mobile phone penetration. According to the study, a developing country which has an average of 10 more mobile phones per 100 population between 1996 and 2003 would have enjoyed per capita GDP growth that was 0.59 percent higher than an otherwise identical country. The survey also found a number of other benefits from mobile phone ownership including:
Mobiles save people living in rural communities the financial costs and time involved with travel. As a result, 85 percent of people in Tanzania and 79 percent in South Africa said they had greater contact and improved relationships with families and friends as a result of mobile phones
62 percent of small businesses in South Africa and 59 percent in Egypt said they had increased their profits as a result of mobile phones, in spite of increased call costs
Over 85 percent of small businesses run by black individuals in South Africa rely solely on a mobile phone for telecommunications The results of this study suggest that growth in the African telecom market will continue to pay off African economies. Africa: the hottest growth market for cellular
Number of cell phone users in Africa In 2001, Africa became the first region where the number of mobile subscribers exceeded those using fixed lines
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Subscribers2 million28 million51 million82 millionYear-end figuresSource: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), The Economist Figures released in March 2005 from the London Business School reported that Africa has seen faster growth in mobile telephone subscriptions than any other region of the world over the last five years. At the end of 2004 Africa's largest mobile phone firm, Vodacom, had 14.4 million users while MTN had 14 million subscribers. As Vodacom's chief tells Reuters, "Telecoms are Africa's big success story -- perhaps the only one." The recent growth in the African telecom market hasn't only benefited local economies -- it has also generated significant amounts of revenue for mobile giants. Going after the African market is not a money-losing proposition for firms: according to the July 1, 2005 issue of The Economist, MTN, a South African mobile-phone operator with networks in Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Rwanda and Swaziland had an operating margin of around 50% outside South Africa. Wider growth still faces challenges -- the cost of handsets While Africa has experienced tremendous growth in the mobile services market and still has room for growth with only 50% of Sub-Saharan Africa covered by a mobile signal, future expansion faces some hurdles. The largest of these is the cost of handsets. Mobile operators in Africa generally do not subsidize handsets like their counterparts in Europe and the United States and few rural Africans can afford the prices of the latest mobile gadgets. The solution of the African mobile majors was to band together in 2004 and invite international handset-makers to bid for a contract to supply up to 6 million handsets for less than $40 each. Motorola won the contract and handset delivery began in April 2005. Despite their low cost, the handsets are profitable for Motorola and the phones do not lack features. Motorola, following a page out of C.K. Prahalad's book, The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits, knew that a low level of income doesn't make a consumer any less demanding about the functionality and value of their purchases, and accordingly has provided features appropriate for African consumers. For example, in a region where access to electricity is often in question, Motorola has built a low-cost handset has a standby time of two weeks. The Economist also points out that lower costs of handsets address another barrier to widespread adoption of cell phone: the high tariffs imposed on products and services by many African governments. Since taxes and duties are based on the cost of the good or service, lower prices will mean less of a tax burden on consumers. Anything that reduces the burden on the rural poor in developing countries should be considered a good thing. Rural poverty is probably not going away on its own anytime soon and stimulating sustainable economic growth through microenterprises and information technology is a better solution than direct aid. Too often direct aid has not only bred corruption and the misallocation of resources away from those who need it most, but has also fostered dependency and skewed the perceived value of goods and services. Private sector investment -- through vehicles such as mobile phones -- may do a better job eradicating poverty, building dignity and respect, encouraging entrepreneurship, and reducing dependency than handouts under traditional aid programs. That's not to say that aid dollars have no role under such a development schema, but it is important to consider using donor funds for nontraditional programs such as microloans that will stimulate sound long-term economic growth. With this consideration, Africa may well again be a land of opportunity.
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A prepaid SIM card for Bangladesh
A prepaid SIM card for Bangladesh with a GSM international cell phone is the most convenient and economical solution for staying in touch while you travel in Bangladesh. All incoming calls while your travel Bangladesh are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a cellular phone like you do at home. And unlike home, your Bangladesh SIM card is prepaid so there is no need for a contract.
For more information please refer to the User guide that comes with your package.Free incoming calls SMS (text messaging) A fully featured Voicemail service No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges
Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) Highlights
BDT 103 (approx. US$1.50) starter airtime credit
A local cell phone number while in Bangladesh
Free incoming calls
SMS (text messaging)
A fully featured Voicemail service
No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges
Please Note:Your Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 compatible international cell phone. If you do not have your own international cell phone, we have several models available for rental or purchase.
For more information please refer to the User guide that comes with your package.Free incoming calls SMS (text messaging) A fully featured Voicemail service No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges
Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) Highlights
BDT 103 (approx. US$1.50) starter airtime credit
A local cell phone number while in Bangladesh
Free incoming calls
SMS (text messaging)
A fully featured Voicemail service
No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit charges
Please Note:Your Bangladesh SIM Card (banglalink) will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 compatible international cell phone. If you do not have your own international cell phone, we have several models available for rental or purchase.
Cell Phone Rental Bangladesh
Cell Phone Rental Bangladesh
Rent a cell phone for use in Bangladesh. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase a SIM card. The prepaid International SIM card in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM phone is the most convenient solution for making cell phone calls, whether you are in Bangladesh in one of over 115 other countries.
Regardless of where you will be, you will always retain the same phone number. Outgoing rates, with few exceptions, are approximately $1 per minute as outlined below. Incoming calls, with few exceptions, are app. $1 per minute.
Since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract, no minimums and no surprise credit card statements. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option to renting while in Bangladesh.
Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision
Rent a cell phone for use in Bangladesh. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase a SIM card. The prepaid International SIM card in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM phone is the most convenient solution for making cell phone calls, whether you are in Bangladesh in one of over 115 other countries.
Regardless of where you will be, you will always retain the same phone number. Outgoing rates, with few exceptions, are approximately $1 per minute as outlined below. Incoming calls, with few exceptions, are app. $1 per minute.
Since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract, no minimums and no surprise credit card statements. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option to renting while in Bangladesh.
Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision
The SIM card or chip is the brain of the phone
The SIM card or chip is the brain of the phone and is what allows you to make calls within Bangladesh and internationally. The card is prepaid so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. If needed, you can simply add more talk time to the card by purchasing scratch off recharge cards and entering in the PIN number on the handset. And since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world.
The SIM card slips easily into the phone and if needed, you can purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. We also offer international SIM cards that are convenient for travel to multiple countries.
We offer a wide assortment of GSM cell phones for purchase and you can use any of our GSM phones in conjunction with the SIM cards we offer. However, for added convenience and savings we recommend our package deal of a cell phone and Bangladesh SIM card. This package is popular with our customers and the phone will also work in over 200 other countries (including the US with one of the many carriers using the GSM system). Once you have the appropriate phone, it's easy and inexpensive to purchase and use a SIM card for the next country to which you will travel.
Bangladesh SIM Card Information
Features:
A Bangladesh pre-paid SIM card and cell phone number-you'll have the number before you depart
Complete with 20 minutes starter credit
Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere
Domestic rates as low as $0.18 cents per minute
Calls back to the US and Canada only $0.88 cents per minute.
Add more call credits as needed by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge voucher cards in various denominations
Voicemail
SMS text messaging
No yearly contract, monthly charges, daily minimum charges, minimum minutes per call charges or credit checks
Your Bangladesh Cell phone Number:Your cellular phone number for Bangladesh is displayed on the back of the SIM card package above the bar codes. The 10-digit phone number begins with "0".
Preparing Your Phone for use overseas:While you won't be able to use your SIM card until you get to Bangladesh, there are a few things you can do to test your equipment and prep your phone.
Test that your phone charger works well with your phone and make sure your phone's battery can take and hold a charge. (All Cellular Abroad phones come with variable-voltage chargers.)
If you are supplying your own phone, make sure you have the phone menus specifically set to use English (as opposed to the "automatic" setting.) Consult your phone manual if you don't know where the language setting is.
Snap out the SIM chip from the SIM card and insert the chip into your GSM Phone with the metal portion facing down as to make contact with the contact prongs. (You'll usually find your phone's SIM card slot underneath the battery of your GSM cell phone. Consult your phone manual if unsure of the proper installation procedure.)
Turn on your phone
Enter the PIN1 number indicated on the envelope to have access to the phone menus. Note: It is a VERY good idea to diable the PIN-check feature on your SIM card. If unsure, consult your phone's user guide under "security", "PIN", or "SIM".
Familiarize yourself with the phone menus. You can add phone numbers to your address book. Be sure to enter complete international phone numbers when dialing to another country.
Activating Your Service.
Go to Bangladesh
Be sure that battery is charged
Turn on your phone
Your first call activates your service
Adding Talk Time:Additional call credit can be added by purchasing Grameenphone recharge cards. They are sold in denominations of 15 (~$9.30), 25 (~$15.50) and 40 (~$24.90) BGN at tobacco shops, magazine kiosks and any convenience store displaying the Grameenphone logo. Even if you have zero credit - since incoming calls are always free - you will still be able to receive calls.
Once you have purchased a recharge card, simply follow these easy instructions:
Simply scratch off the grey protective layer to reveal your voucher code
Dial 1330 from your own mobile phone
Follow the instructions you hear to enter the code number
Upon successful entry of the code, your account will be credited
Calling Rates:Rates are based on per-minute charges. For up-to-date currency exchange rates, use the Currency Converter.
Domestic
Peak*
Landlines and other networks
0.59 BGN (~$0.37)
Grameenphone Cell Phones
0.29 BGN (~$0.18)
International Dialing
Rate
USA & Canada
~$0.88
W. Europe
~$0.88 fixed, ~$1.07 mobileAll incoming calls are always FREE
Customer Service:Customer service for your Bangladesh prepaid SIM card is available 24 hr./day by dialing 123 at any time from your Bangladesh cellular phone. For problems with the phone or other hardware, contact Cellular Abroad at 001-310-862-7100 or email support@cellularabroad.com. If you are having a problem and you are unsure who to consult, please call Cellular Abroad or relay a message to us through a contact at home. Usually there is a simple fix. Our business hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, seven days a week.
Service Life:You must add money to your SIM card at least once every 12 months or your account and corresponding phone number will be deactivated. The twelve month period begins from date of last recharge or initial activation.
The SIM card slips easily into the phone and if needed, you can purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. We also offer international SIM cards that are convenient for travel to multiple countries.
We offer a wide assortment of GSM cell phones for purchase and you can use any of our GSM phones in conjunction with the SIM cards we offer. However, for added convenience and savings we recommend our package deal of a cell phone and Bangladesh SIM card. This package is popular with our customers and the phone will also work in over 200 other countries (including the US with one of the many carriers using the GSM system). Once you have the appropriate phone, it's easy and inexpensive to purchase and use a SIM card for the next country to which you will travel.
Bangladesh SIM Card Information
Features:
A Bangladesh pre-paid SIM card and cell phone number-you'll have the number before you depart
Complete with 20 minutes starter credit
Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere
Domestic rates as low as $0.18 cents per minute
Calls back to the US and Canada only $0.88 cents per minute.
Add more call credits as needed by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge voucher cards in various denominations
Voicemail
SMS text messaging
No yearly contract, monthly charges, daily minimum charges, minimum minutes per call charges or credit checks
Your Bangladesh Cell phone Number:Your cellular phone number for Bangladesh is displayed on the back of the SIM card package above the bar codes. The 10-digit phone number begins with "0".
Preparing Your Phone for use overseas:While you won't be able to use your SIM card until you get to Bangladesh, there are a few things you can do to test your equipment and prep your phone.
Test that your phone charger works well with your phone and make sure your phone's battery can take and hold a charge. (All Cellular Abroad phones come with variable-voltage chargers.)
If you are supplying your own phone, make sure you have the phone menus specifically set to use English (as opposed to the "automatic" setting.) Consult your phone manual if you don't know where the language setting is.
Snap out the SIM chip from the SIM card and insert the chip into your GSM Phone with the metal portion facing down as to make contact with the contact prongs. (You'll usually find your phone's SIM card slot underneath the battery of your GSM cell phone. Consult your phone manual if unsure of the proper installation procedure.)
Turn on your phone
Enter the PIN1 number indicated on the envelope to have access to the phone menus. Note: It is a VERY good idea to diable the PIN-check feature on your SIM card. If unsure, consult your phone's user guide under "security", "PIN", or "SIM".
Familiarize yourself with the phone menus. You can add phone numbers to your address book. Be sure to enter complete international phone numbers when dialing to another country.
Activating Your Service.
Go to Bangladesh
Be sure that battery is charged
Turn on your phone
Your first call activates your service
Adding Talk Time:Additional call credit can be added by purchasing Grameenphone recharge cards. They are sold in denominations of 15 (~$9.30), 25 (~$15.50) and 40 (~$24.90) BGN at tobacco shops, magazine kiosks and any convenience store displaying the Grameenphone logo. Even if you have zero credit - since incoming calls are always free - you will still be able to receive calls.
Once you have purchased a recharge card, simply follow these easy instructions:
Simply scratch off the grey protective layer to reveal your voucher code
Dial 1330 from your own mobile phone
Follow the instructions you hear to enter the code number
Upon successful entry of the code, your account will be credited
Calling Rates:Rates are based on per-minute charges. For up-to-date currency exchange rates, use the Currency Converter.
Domestic
Peak*
Landlines and other networks
0.59 BGN (~$0.37)
Grameenphone Cell Phones
0.29 BGN (~$0.18)
International Dialing
Rate
USA & Canada
~$0.88
W. Europe
~$0.88 fixed, ~$1.07 mobileAll incoming calls are always FREE
Customer Service:Customer service for your Bangladesh prepaid SIM card is available 24 hr./day by dialing 123 at any time from your Bangladesh cellular phone. For problems with the phone or other hardware, contact Cellular Abroad at 001-310-862-7100 or email support@cellularabroad.com. If you are having a problem and you are unsure who to consult, please call Cellular Abroad or relay a message to us through a contact at home. Usually there is a simple fix. Our business hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, seven days a week.
Service Life:You must add money to your SIM card at least once every 12 months or your account and corresponding phone number will be deactivated. The twelve month period begins from date of last recharge or initial activation.
Saturday, 7 February 2009
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Vision
The revolutionary iPhone delivers a variety of innovative features that make it easier to use for those with impaired vision.
Tactile Buttons
iPhone includes several physical buttons: the sleep/wake button, located on the top edge; the ring/silent switch and volume-control buttons, located on the upper-left edge; and the Home button, centered at the bottom of the screen.
Zoom
To view content on iPhone up close, just “pinch out" or double-tap the screen. Its 3.5-inch high-resolution display and Multi-Touch interface let you zoom in on web pages, email, attachments, Google Maps, and photos.
Giant Fonts for Mail Messages
For improved email readability, you can increase the default font size of email text from Medium (the default) to Large, Extra-large, or Giant.
Support for Voice Dialing
If you prefer, you can use your voice to make a call. iPhone is compatible with network-based voice-dialing services; check with your wireless carrier for more information about availability and rates. You can also find several voice-dialing applications (sold separately) on the App Store in iTunes.
iPhone Stereo Headset
iPhone comes with a stereo headset with a high-performance microphone “capsule” built into the cable. Plugging into the standard 3.5 -mm stereo headphone jack, the headset lets you control music playback and answer and end calls using the microphone capsule as a clicker. (You can also purchase a hearing aid-compatible induction ear loop for iPhone.)
Hands-free Speakerphone
Enjoy hands-free communication using the built-in speakerphone, which you can also use to listen to Visual Voicemail, music, podcasts, and video.
Audible, visible, and vibrating Alerts
Turn the ringer on, and iPhone delivers both audible and visual alerts. You can activate alerts for phone calls, new text messages, new and sent mail, and calendar events. iPhone also offers an audio option confirming keyboard clicks. You can even set incoming calls to display a full-screen image or photo of the caller.
In silent mode, iPhone vibrates instead of playing a tone. To ensure that you never miss a notification, you can also have iPhone vibrate and play an audio alert.
Downloadable, Assignable Ringtones
You can assign distinctive ringtones to individuals in your contacts list, using the ringtone as an audible caller ID. Visit the iTunes Store to create, purchase, and download additional ringtones of your favorite songs (sold separately).
User Guide Tagged for Screen Readers
Available as a PDF, the iPhone User Guide includes special tags that improve readability for those using screen readers.
The revolutionary iPhone delivers a variety of innovative features that make it easier to use for those with impaired vision.
Tactile Buttons
iPhone includes several physical buttons: the sleep/wake button, located on the top edge; the ring/silent switch and volume-control buttons, located on the upper-left edge; and the Home button, centered at the bottom of the screen.
Zoom
To view content on iPhone up close, just “pinch out" or double-tap the screen. Its 3.5-inch high-resolution display and Multi-Touch interface let you zoom in on web pages, email, attachments, Google Maps, and photos.
Giant Fonts for Mail Messages
For improved email readability, you can increase the default font size of email text from Medium (the default) to Large, Extra-large, or Giant.
Support for Voice Dialing
If you prefer, you can use your voice to make a call. iPhone is compatible with network-based voice-dialing services; check with your wireless carrier for more information about availability and rates. You can also find several voice-dialing applications (sold separately) on the App Store in iTunes.
iPhone Stereo Headset
iPhone comes with a stereo headset with a high-performance microphone “capsule” built into the cable. Plugging into the standard 3.5 -mm stereo headphone jack, the headset lets you control music playback and answer and end calls using the microphone capsule as a clicker. (You can also purchase a hearing aid-compatible induction ear loop for iPhone.)
Hands-free Speakerphone
Enjoy hands-free communication using the built-in speakerphone, which you can also use to listen to Visual Voicemail, music, podcasts, and video.
Audible, visible, and vibrating Alerts
Turn the ringer on, and iPhone delivers both audible and visual alerts. You can activate alerts for phone calls, new text messages, new and sent mail, and calendar events. iPhone also offers an audio option confirming keyboard clicks. You can even set incoming calls to display a full-screen image or photo of the caller.
In silent mode, iPhone vibrates instead of playing a tone. To ensure that you never miss a notification, you can also have iPhone vibrate and play an audio alert.
Downloadable, Assignable Ringtones
You can assign distinctive ringtones to individuals in your contacts list, using the ringtone as an audible caller ID. Visit the iTunes Store to create, purchase, and download additional ringtones of your favorite songs (sold separately).
User Guide Tagged for Screen Readers
Available as a PDF, the iPhone User Guide includes special tags that improve readability for those using screen readers.
In VoIP world
iTelDialer
iTel-iAX2-Dialer
iTelSIPDialer
iTelVPNDialer
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In VoIP world, a dialer or softphone is a software program for making telephone calls over the Internet using a general purpose computer, rather than using dedicated hardware. Often it is designed to behave like a traditional telephone, sometimes appearing as an image of a phone, with a display panel and buttons with which the user can interact. A dialer or softphone is usually used with a headset connected to the sound card of the PC, or with a USB phone. It can make VoIP calls. iTel dialer support H.323, SIP and IAX2. It has echo-cancellation, NAT support and VPN support. As every dialer supports VPN, so we can have a secure communication. It can make multiple simultaneous calls from the same PC. It is also integrated with online billing. iTel-iAX2-Dialer: Challenge to any Barrier for Your VoIP Business TOP
iTeliAX2Dialer has been developed using the powerful IAX2 protocol or Inter-Asterisk Exchange Protocol. This has been specially designed for the region where support behind NAT or firewall is required.Important Features of iTel-iAX2-Dialer
If your challenge is to pass through any firewall, then iTel-iAX2-Dialer is the solution. This dialer can challenge any barrier imposed by internet firewall to your VoIP business
iTel-iAX2-Dialer requires very low bandwidth comparing to other dialers on other protocol like SIP or H323 or VPN. (IAX2 supports trunking, multiplexing channels over a single link. When trunking, data from multiple calls are merged into a single set of packets, meaning that one IP datagram can deliver information for more than one call, reducing the effective IP overhead without creating additional latency. This is a big advantage for VoIP users, where IP headers are large percentage of the bandwidth usage.)
A call through iTel-iAX2-Dialer usually does not have the risk of over billing for hang call. IAX 2 protocol uses very clear layer 2 and layer 3 separation. So both signaling and audio have defined states and are robustly transmitted in a consistent fashion. As a result, when once end of the call abruptly get disappear, the call used to be cut in a timely fashion without creating any hang call
IAX doesnt need the support of stun server where as SIP needs this for resolving public IP if the client is behind NAT server.
Its voice quality is excellent as it uses jitter buffer to avoid distortion. It can also work intelligently if the bandwidth is very low. iTelSIPDialer TOP Features of iTelSIPDialer
Uses SIP protocol
can check call log.
It can show remaining balance.
can check call duration
Possible to check call rates of different destinations. iTelVPNDialer TOP Features of iTelVPNDialer
Uses Open Source VPN for working behind firewall
Gives secured voice communication
H323 protocol
Can check call log.
It can show remaining balance.
can check call duration.
Possible to check call rates of different destinations. Customization and Branding of Dialer TOP
Branding with all iTels dialer are possible. For a customized look of the dialer and relevant website (if you need), please contact with our sales executive. However, you can also check 2 samples of our customized dialer and website here
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GP submits final IPO application
Pre-Public Offer receives strong support
Fresh Initial Public Offering Application
A Grameenphone connection is not just simply a mobile connection; it is the beginning of a new relationship. Since the start of our operations in 1997, we believe that a special relationship is formed with each new connection – a time-nurtured attachment that deepens with every call you make and receive.
thankyou is our way of expressing our gratitude, because not only has your loyalty touched us but has also made us the preferred mobile operator. Our thankyou program provides you with a number of rewards that will make your mobile phone experience with us even more satisfying.
GP submits final IPO application
Pre-Public Offer receives strong support
Fresh Initial Public Offering Application
A Grameenphone connection is not just simply a mobile connection; it is the beginning of a new relationship. Since the start of our operations in 1997, we believe that a special relationship is formed with each new connection – a time-nurtured attachment that deepens with every call you make and receive.
thankyou is our way of expressing our gratitude, because not only has your loyalty touched us but has also made us the preferred mobile operator. Our thankyou program provides you with a number of rewards that will make your mobile phone experience with us even more satisfying.
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