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It goes without saying that international calling cards were designed to help people save money on international roaming and still enable them to stay connected everywhere they go. using a local Indian SIM put on international roaming on a trip abroad is one of the worst decisions one can make. Even worse is to stay at the mercy of caf WiFi hotspots to go online while you are in new York or Singapore. Along with international calling cards, here are two other things that will let you stay connected while still saving you a bundle; and a bit of information about them that will hopefully help you make the right decision next time you make your trip.

International Calling Cards

Like we all know, local SIM’s just aren’t made for international roaming, though not out of their own fault. The tariffs are just too much, and then there’s always the problem of network coverage. International calling cards are made for international roaming. Think of it this way – an American visits Chennai, and you have a Chennai local SIM ready for him. That’s exactly what certain companies do; they will sell you a SIM card local to that country so that you don’t waste money on local calls. The international call rates are extremely low, and you get to pay in Indian Rupees back home, saving more money and Forex. For people travelling to multiple countries, there are continent-specific and even global international calling cards that offer the same features in multiple countries worldwide.

Blackberry International Service

This service has grown fast in the country thanks to the device’s popularity and growing importance. a typical Blackberry international service will offer you features like unlimited emails and low-cost internet browsing along with data storage plans in packages that are priced as low as 3500 Rupees. some companies even offer the Blackberry devices with their Blackberry international service to take with you on your trip abroad. Very useful for constant business mails and that quick Facebook and Twitter update as you ride down a gondola.

A 3D data card is a very useful device – plug it directly into the USB slot on your computer and you’re instantly online you can get an international 3G data card as easily as an international calling card or Blackberry international service. some of the better companies offer very low tariff on their data usage plans so that you don’t need to worry about money as you browse; and you don’t have to run around in an isolated European hamlet searching for a dial-up connection since you have the high-speed 3G data card device with you.

So next time hopefully you won’t make the mistake of taking your own SIM card with you abroad and limit your internet access. there are surprisingly good companies in India that offer good service and prices on the things mentioned above, so go look for them. Bon voyage