Comments for Too Many Adapters

Comment on Buying a SIM Card or eSIM for Travel in Belize by Dave Dean

Dave Dean

In reply to Mike.

Thanks Mike – looks like (just for something different) they’ve restructured their site and not redirected the old links. I’ve found the new page and updated the article.

Comment on Buying a SIM Card or eSIM for Travel in Belize by Mike

Mike

The link “here” doesn’t work.
Digicell
The SIM card costs BZ$20 (USD$10) plus tax, and comes with BZ$10 in credit. A variety of bundles are available, some only with data, some with calls and texts as well. You can find the full list here.

Comment on With Skype Gone, What’s the Best App for Calling Overseas Numbers Now? by Keith

Keith

Thanks Dave.
Mytello worked well for me. Oz to UK.
Keith

Comment on With Skype Gone, What’s the Best App for Calling Overseas Numbers Now? by Dave Dean

Dave Dean

In reply to Igor. Yep, we discussed this in some earlier comments. Existing credit still works for calls (not SMS) via the dialpad until it runs out, but you can't top it up unless you're on a corporate account.

Comment on With Skype Gone, What’s the Best App for Calling Overseas Numbers Now? by Igor

Igor

thanks for the article, just to add if you still have a remaining SKype credit, you can use Skype dialpad

Comment on With Skype Gone, What’s the Best App for Calling Overseas Numbers Now? by Jesse

Jesse

Rock on, thank you!

I went with yada because as you said, nothing to install, very fast to set up!

Comment on With Skype Gone, What’s the Best App for Calling Overseas Numbers Now? by Yvonne

Yvonne

In reply to Dave Dean. I sail. Im presently in Tonga teying to figure out how to call a luddite relative. Will try suggestions here. Info greatly appreciated from someone pre info hiway days!

Comment on eSIMs for Travel: The Best Way to Stay Connected, With a Catch by Julian

Julian

I’m not sure if this can be discussed here or if it deserves a separate article altogether, but I came across companies that sell eSIM adapters. They are essentially physical SIM cards that allow you to buy and use local and travel eSIMs on any phone. This is especially useful for those with budget and midrange phones that do not have eSIMs in the first place who want to experience the benefits of eSIMs without spending too much on a new phone. Some companies include eSIM.me (this is the first eSIM adapter I encountered), ChillaxSIM, Switch by Plan B, and JMP, and prices range between $14 to $82 depending on the company, the number of eSIM profiles that can be stored at a time, compatibility with both Android and iOS devices, and so on.

Comment on With Skype Gone, What’s the Best App for Calling Overseas Numbers Now? by Arthur

Arthur

Really helpful article, thanks Dave.
I’m UK based but travel abroad frequently. My main use of Skype was to call freephone numbers in the US such as 1-800 numbers or UK freephone 0800 numbers. These were always free from anywhere with Skype. It was usually an airline or hotel call centre.
I don’t see any mention of calling freephone numbers from any of the products you reviewed, are any of them free to use in such a way or so they all charge their standard country based rates for them?

Comment on Buying a SIM Card or eSIM for Travel in Latvia by Lis

Lis

Hey, just wanted to let you know, there is no LMT store at Galleria Riga. I went there yesterday and had to find out there is only one at Riga Origo.
The other tips were very helpful though.