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Thanks to international roaming with most mobile network carriers, you can use your local Mumbai and Delhi number in New York and Copenhagen. But that convenience comes with a price; and a hefty one at that! Using your own cell phone number abroad on international roaming can pile up huge amounts of bills; more so if you are the corporate warrior who needs to check mail inboxes often or an excited young one who needs to update everything on Twitter or Facebook. So what do you do to save money? Here are 3 tips to save some dough next time you travel abroad: Get a country specific SIM card local to your destination. Country specific SIM cards are SIM cards that are local to that country, so you won’t have to pay extra for normal services like receiving calls and local calls made in that country. It’s a very inexpensive alternative to using your own number on international roaming, and possesses most of its conveniences too. For instance, most companies will deliver the SIM you ordered a good couple of weeks before you leave, so you get the convenience of distributing your number to everyone. And if you are travelling to a number of countries, not just one, there are also global SIM cards, meant specifically for international roaming at minimal prices. And yes they are available in both prepaid and postpaid options too. If you use the internet often, consider looking for a Blackberry international service. Yes, international roaming is available for specific devices too! Though not available with all companies in India, they are a good choice for people who need to check and send mails often. Using a Blackberry international service beats looking for a WiFi connection or a cybercafé when you’re fresh from enjoying a Gondola ride or eating an octopus; you can instantly go online on your Blackberry! What’s more, you save loads compared to using your own Blackberry to send mails, the charges are minimal and mailing services free. So a Blackberry international service is the way to go. If Blackberries aren’t your thing, you can still save money on internet access by investing in an internet data card. They are available with leading companies, and the plans are priced low and affordable too. The internet data card should work practically anywhere in the world, and all you’d need to do is to plug in the device into your computer to go online, which makes it a very convenient option for those who prefer computers over smaller Blackberry screens. All in all, an international data card is a very good option to save money during international travel.
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