International Cell Phones and Travel SIM cards

Telestial's Prepaid International SIM Cards

Telestial are the market leader in providing trust-worthy and low-cost communication services for the business and leisure traveler. We have a large range of international SIM card services, roaming cell phone packages and country-specific SIM cards. Combining convenience and real savings on calling home from abroad with your cell phone, Telestial is helping to keep travelers in touch.

Telestial's Prepaid International SIM Cards
International roaming SIM cards are an excellent choice for travelers planning to visit multiple countries. All choices below are backed up by out great 24/7 Customer Service, full online functionality to check calling history and recharge receipts, Voicemail, a UK +44 mobile number and coverage in over 90 countries. All you need is an unlocked GSM handset!

The Passport SIM card has been designed to deliver all your communications needs while travelling abroad. Whether you’re calling home from your international holiday abroad or phoning between countries on your international business trip, the Passport SIM combines low-cost international calling and free incoming calls in more than 50 countries. This SIM is best for you if you are traveling through Europe and are receiving many of your calls. More…

The Passport Plus SIM card is has been tailored to those who travel frequently and use their GSM world phone often. The Passport Plus roams in over 90 countries with calling rates as low as $0.29 per minute. This SIM is perfect for the business traveler and those that holiday abroad frequently. If you’re making most of your calls, the low outbound rate will be a huge advantage. More…

The Passport Lite SIM card is built for the traveler who requires access to a convenient and always ready mobile communications solution while you’re abroad, but who doesn’t intend on calling frequently. This easy to use SIM is just $19, well below the price of most other international roaming SIM cards on the market and comes with a great $20 calling time get you started. You have the same great 24/7 customer support, roaming capability in 90 countries and the benefit of Toll-Free Forwarding, which means your family and friends to call you at no cost to them, and it’s free for you to receive those calls for the first 45 minutes! More…

Telestial's International Cell Phones
Even if you don’t have a GSM handset you’ll still be able to call home from abroad easily and cheaply. Telestial offer a range of world-ready handsets that you can choose to combine with your choice from our great roaming SIM cards.
Why would I need a new handset if I’m traveling abroad? Much of the world uses the mobile GSM standard which operates on the 900 and 1800 frequency (such as Europe, Africa and most of Asia). While you may have a GSM handset in the US, it still may not work abroad as the US’ GSM frequencies operate on the 850 and 1900 bands. Crazy!
So to make things easier, we have created some great SIM and Handset packages:

Telestial's Satellite Phones
Satellite phones are your communications solution if you intend to travel into areas with limited regular cellular coverage or inadequate landline service. Eighty-six percent of the world's landmass and all of its oceans are in areas with inadequate landline service. A satellite phone typically provides coverage in all ocean areas, air routes and landmasses. Satellite phones are not dependent on location, with the ability to provide ready communications where a GSM handset may well be out of the coverage area.
You can either buy a satellite phone or rent one for your travels. Below you can read through a brief introduction on the highlights of satellite phones to help you decide, including coverage areas, rates and popular features.

Rent a Satellite Phone
Whether you’re sailing the world, trekking through the Amazon or tackling an African safari, the one thing you’ll need on each of them is a satellite phone. Satellite phone rentals are available for just $9 a day with rates from $1.69 a minute.
Iridium is the only satellite phone provider that offers truly global, truly mobile satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the planet (including oceans, airways and polar regions). Using your satellite phone is as simple as using a cellular phone and all satellite phones include a variety of lightweight accessories for easy charging and set-up.
24/7 Technical Support is available worldwide by simply calling 6868 using your satellite phone (no charge) or by calling 1-800-563-2255 from a landline phone. If you are taking a cruise, you should definitely consider bring a satellite phone. Using the ship's phone will cost you $10 to $15 or more per minute. Using your Iridium satellite phone, the most you'll ever pay is $1.69 per minute.

Buy your own Satellite Phone
If you’re planning to travel frequently into areas where you’ll need satellite phone coverage, then buying your own satellite phone will save you those daily rental fees and low your calling rate. The Iridium 9505a Satellite Phone is smaller, lighter and more resistant to water, dust and shock than any previous satellite phone. It's ideal for industrial and rugged conditions, while still maintaining a very sleek professional appearance. Business, adventure, or pleasure, you can stay in touch across seas and time zones, in remote locations and on the go. One global satellite phone number is all you need, throughout the entire world to keep you connected.

Telestial International Calling Cards
Our economical and convenient phonecard allows you to make phone calls from any touch-tone phone in over 100 countries worldwide.
This economical and convenient service allows you to make phone calls from any touch-tone phone in over 100 countries worldwide, including the US and all of your calls are billed to one consolidated statement each month. We believe you will find our airtime rates to be 25% to 50% cheaper than ATT, MCI, Sprint and other international long distance providers so use your calling card at home and save even more money. This international calling card is a great stand alone communication tool and/or back up for your international cell phone. For the world traveler this phone card is as indispensable as your passport. More...