Note to iPhone users that are about to travel internationally, along with a word of caution..
Before heading to Mexico, I paid $24.99 to include 20 MB of international data. Before my trip ended, AT&T send me a text message alerting me of me having gone over my 20 MB.
What?!
I confirmed with the AT&T rep before leaving that I use, on average, 20 MB total for the month. Turns out, I was sending pictures with my iPhone from Mexico, which cut into my 20 MB. I ended up going over my allotment by approximately 10 MB. Terrific. I will now owe $30 or so in data overage charges.
Another tip? Be sure to ask about International calling rates. I paid $4.99 to include a $.59 per minute call plan from Mexico, versus $.99. Now I have to wait a few weeks to cancel the new International plan and data roaming plans....definitely worth the effort, albeit I only needed these services for a week.
I've been using a company called WQN for years now to call to both India and UAE. The quality is great and the rates are very competitive. They give FREE minutes to their customers all the time with special bonus offers. They also have a loyalty program that gives their customers up to 3000 FREE minutes every 6 months. I'm able to get lots of free minutes to call my destinations with great quality.
Check them out at www.WQN.com
Posted by: Rajeev | July 02, 2008 at 09:11 AM