Sailor Lucy Gilliam is setting sail from the UK on SV Irene bound for Rio de Janiero via Vigo in Spain.
It is planned that Irene will load a cargo of Olive Oil in Vigo and offload in Rio. Irene and her crew will then sail North to the Caribbean to load Rum for the UK.
You can follow the voyage at lucyandthenewdawntraders.com
Lucy is a GeoSIM customer and we wish her and her crew a safe voyage.
Wow, we’ve just done a quick comparison between GeoSIM and O2 for data roaming costs in Spain and we’re around eight times cheaper than O2!
For example, an O2 PAYG customer will pay £3 per MB, where as a GeoSIM customer will pay only £0.38 per MB.
O2 prices are hardly any better if you have a business or monthly contract. O2 charges £2.55 +vat for business contracts and £3.07 for pay monthly deals. Both business and pay monthly deals with O2 have usage caps of 50MB and maximum charge limit of £33.34 and £40 respectively.
GeoSIM has no limits and has an equivalent cost of just £19 for 50MB…but with no usage cap….and we use the very same networks to roam on as O2 in Spain.
Enough said….
GeoSIM global SIM cards can be used in a multitude of devices for data roaming. Provided the device allows an Access Point Name (APN) to be set, then setting up for data roaming is quick and easy.
First locate the menu option on your device that allows you to set up a new APN or connection. For example, on Android devices this is under settings/wireless & networks/mobile networks/Access point Names.
Actual menu options will vary depending on device, but you will only need to enter a couple of simple settings to allow your GeoSIM to provide your data roaming connection.
Give the new APN a logical name, for example “GeoSIM Data”, in the APN field, enter “mobiledata”
There is no need to enter any user name or password, IP address or DNS values.
Some devices such as USB Modems or USB Dongles will require a “number” to dial. If, so, enter *99#
Data roaming charges can be found at www.globalsimcard.co.uk and start at a few pence per MB in the USA.
If you don’t have a GeoSIM roaming SIM card, you can buy one here
3.5G 14.4Mbps HSPA+ USB Modem….WOW! What a mouth full!
What it means is that you can get super fast mobile broadband connections with your SIM when traveling with your laptop or notebook.
The LM014 is unlocked and SIM free so you can use any SIM card from any network in it.
More details on the Dongle here
GeoSIM has helped around 2000 Canadians who’s Global SIM card service was suspended 11th January.
GeoSIM has worked closely with a Canadian based SIM provider to “seamlessly” transfer customers phone numbers and call credit to the GeoSIM Global SIM service.
Canadians moving their SIM to GeoSIM will be able to use their SIM exactly as they did with their old provider and benefit from all the benefits and features that GeoSIM offers.
Customers transferring to GeoSIM will have their SIM instantly activated and not experience any break in service .
Welcome!
As of today, GeoSIM Global roaming SIM card customers will no longer need to dial the UK country code (44) when calling a UK number.
Prior to today, if a call was being made to a UK number from either the UK or overseas, the full international number needed to be dialled. i.e. 441234 567890 From today the number can now be dialed with the leading zero. For example 01234 567890.
This means that users no longer need to edit their UK contacts to include the Uk +44 country code and can dial direct from their contact lists on their handset.
The new dialling format works when calling back to the UK from abroad, or if calling within the UK.
Using your Smartphone, iPad, iPhone or Dongle when traveling has got even cheaper.
From the 1st December new data roaming rates are applicable in 62 countries across 116 networks in Europe, North America and the rest of the world.
Rates as low as £0.09 per MB in the USA and £0.62 per MB in Canada (down from £11.16!) mean you can Check emails access web pages, update Facebook and Tweet cost effectively when traveling. Data roaming in Europe costs as little as £0.35 per MB.
Unlike the major networks, there are no monthly charges or “bolt ons”. GeoSIM Data Roaming is Pay As You Go so you only ever pay for what you actually use. There is no minimum term, monthly fee or limits on usage.
GeoSIM fits iPhone 4 and iPad with our Global “MicroSIM” or a standard SIM for Smartphones and 3G HSUPA Dongles
Prices from £7.99 including VAT
Between 24th and 28th November we’re giving away free GeoSIMs.
Standard, Dual number and MicroSIMs included! Enter promo code to get 100% discount at checkout.
Full details available here
Now in stock….the new SIM free unlocked USB Dongles.
The 3G HSUPA USB modem is an unlocked 3G modem which operates with all GSM service providers. The dongle provides worldwide roaming and connectivity and can be used with your GeoSIM global SIM card (or any other SIM with a data service).
We’ve chosen the LM003 for its superior connectivity, build quality and latest chipset/firmware.
If you roam in areas where signal strength may be low or intermittent, an external antenna can be attached to boost the signal up to a 25%. This means that the Dongle will stay connected in more remote or built up locations for longer and give a more stable connection. A better signal often means a faster connection. The external antenna option feature is great for seafarers and sailors!
Setup is easy as the software is installed directly from the modem itself – no CD-Rom required.
Dongle with external antenna £59.99
GeoSIMs Global SIM cards are now available in the form of a “MicroSIM” for iPhones and iPads.
No need to trim or cut your regular sized GeoSIM so that it fits your iPhone or iPad.
Use your GeoSIM MicroSIM in your iPhone or iPad for voice, SMS and data roaming when traveling overseas to avoid roaming charges.
Priced at £9.98 inc VAT and available as a “SIM only” offer as a Standard or Dual Number Multi IMSI GeoSIM
iPhone/iPad MicroSIMs can be purchased here.
Free UK shipping also available.
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