International Cell Phone Internet Data Service

The National Geographic Talk Abroad SIM now includes 3G international cell phone data services allowing you to surf the web from your mobile phone while traveling abroad.

International Internet Access from Your Mobile Phone

The prepaid international SIM provides voice and data service in 130 countries, including 3G speeds in over 70 well-traveled countries. Now you can surf the web, send and receive email, view maps and check out popular tourist spots in foreign countries all from the handset of your unlocked GSM mobile phone.

How to Configure Your Cell Phone for International Data Use…

International Data Plans and 3G Rates

Data usage is billed by the 100kb and the costs deducted from the same available prepaid credit balance from which call charges are taken. Each National Geographic International SIM card comes pre-loaded with $29 in initial credit and more funds are easily added by credit card by making a toll free call from the handset.

International Data Plan Roaming 3G Data Rates

Below is a table of data rates to popular international destinations. Rate is listed by the megabyte, rates per 100 kilobytes are obtained by divided the MB rate by 10 (100 kb x 10 = 1 MB).

International Data Plan Rates Zone 1

Only $59

Includes $29 prepaid call/data credit

Select Quantity & Shipping

NatGeo SIM $59 by FIRST CLASS Mail (3 – 7 days) + $5 = $64.00 NatGeo SIM $59 by PRIORITY Mail (2 – 3 days) + $7 = $66.00 NatGeo SIM $59 by FedEx OVERNIGHT (before 5PM) + $29 = $88.00 2 NatGeo SIMs $118 by FIRST CLASS Mail (3 – 7 days) + $5 = $123.00 2 NatGeo SIMs $118 by PRIORITY Mail (2 – 3 days) + $7 = $125.00 2 NatGeo SIMs $118 by FedEx OVERNIGHT (before 5PM) + $29 = $147.00

 

About National Geographic International Data Plan Service

Data functions are now available to all Talk Abroad customers, with coverage available in 130+ countries and Third Generation (3G) Network Speed in roughly 70 popular destinations; you’ll never need another SIM card for your global connectivity.

Setting Up your Cell Phone for International Data from NatGeo’s Prepaid SIM

Most phones can be set up for data by changing the “APN” to “mobiledata” – here are some menu navigation tips for common phone models:

iPhone

1. Navigate to: ‘Settings > General > Network >
EDGE’.
2. Select ‘Profile 4’.
3. Enter the APN as ‘mobiledata’.
4. Leave the username and password entries
blank
5. Launch your browser.

Motorola Phones

1. Navigate to ‘Menu > Web Access > Web
Sessions.’
2. Select ‘New Entry’.
3. Enter a homepage website, e.g.
‘http://www.cellularabroad.com/’
4. Select the ‘APN’ and enter ‘mobiledata’.
5. Launch your browser

Nokia Phones

1. Navigate to: ‘Menu > Settings > Configuration’.
2. Select ‘Personal Configuration Settings’.
3. Choose ‘New Access Point’.
4. Select ‘Data Bearer’ and choose ‘Packet Data’.
5. Select ‘Packet Data Access Point’.
6. Enter ‘mobiledata’ in the APN field.
7. Launch your browser

Samsung Phones

1. Navigate to ‘Menu > Settings > Browser
Settings> Profile Settings’.
2. Select an unused profile slot.
3. Enter a profile name, e.g. ‘Data’.
4. Enter a valid homepage, e.g.
‘www.cellularabroad.com’.
5. Set the bearer to ‘GPRS’.
6. Enter ‘mobiledata’ in the APN field.
7. In options select ‘Save’.
8. In the Profile settings, select ‘Save’.
9. Launch your browser

Data Usage
Your data usage is still billed against your prepaid credit; if you already have credit in your Talk Abroad account, you will be able to start using the Data Service immediately. If you are out of credit, you can add more instantly by dialing *161# SEND on your Talk Abroad handset.
For a complete list of data rates, coverage and more, visit the Talk Abroad service website.

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