The innovative patented technology of our global SIM means that by connecting your call via a central platform you can save up to 80%. Hence the calling process differs slightly; when you make an outgoing call your handset will actually direct the call via the platform and then call you back to connect the call.

Why should I get a Global SIM card from 0044 rather than another Global SIM provider?
Because we are an independent retailer we have been able to research the market for the best solution. There are many resellers of global SIM cards offering phone numbers from a variety of European countries like Iceland, Lichtenstein and Estonia which are all impractical and expensive to call.

Our SIM card has several advantages over the competition:

1. UK (Isle of Man) Mobile Number
Unlike many similar services our SIM card has a UK mobile number (+44 7924)

Having a UK mobile number means that from a BT landline* it only costs 13p/min (peak) and 8p/min (after 6 pm) to call the SIM wherever it is in the world! Many UK national mobile networks also include calls to +44 7924 IOM mobile numbers within their inclusive minutes bundles, but please check with your specific UK mobile provider for latest information and to ensure your inclusive minutes can be used.

*If you use a service other than BT please check with your land line or mobile service provider the exact cost to call a UK Isle of Man (+44 7924) number, as prices vary.

Consequently your contacts save a massive 70% when calling our SIM card as opposed to calling any other global SIM. This is a vital consideration to make if you want to be regularly contacted by friends, family and business colleagues whilst abroad.

2. Cheap Roaming SMS (Text Messages)
Many other global SIM providers still charge a premium to send a text message with their global SIMs. This is to encourage you to make calls instead. Our rate starts at just 34p/text from most major destinations (please see the call cost calculator for full details)

3. Our rates to call landlines are often lower
Although we cannot offer as many “Free incoming countries” since this is subsidized by the high cost to call a Liechtenstein or Estonian mobile number, we do offer lower call rates in most destinations (Please note a per call connection rate currently exists at 13p/call)

Please check all call rates applicable to the specific countries you plan to visit, using the 0044 call rates calculator, as the comparisons above are for general reference only.

• Cost to call is from the global SIMs to a land line (calls to mobiles attract a surcharge per minute).
• A one time connection cost of 13p per call also applies (see rates calculator for full details).
• Comparisons made during March 2008 and feature two leading global SIM providers, one with a UK based number and one with a non UK based number.

Calling the Ekit SIM toll free

You're about to travel, but your family and friends think that since you are traveling the world it will be too hard and too expensive to call you. Toll-free calling is the answer! Toll-free calling makes it easy for family and friends to call you at no charge to them.

Here's what to do:

1. Give your family and friends your Passport service phone number.
2. They dial our toll free numbers from a landline or payphone
   • US & Canada - 1-866-305-6462
   • Australia - 1-800-261-038
   • France - 0805-101-177
   • Germany - 0800-000-6485
   • United Kingdom - 0800-376-5637
3. They listen to the prompts and enter your number.
4. Your phone will ring and you're chatting away - at no cost to your family or friends. And if you don't answer, they can leave you a voicemail.

Your family or friends will not be charged, but as the toll free system replicates a ‘reverse charges’ call you will be charged an additional 20 p/min surcharge to receive the call regardless of your location.

Please note: Family and friends can only call toll free from the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany or United Kingdom.