WorldSIM

WorldSIM
Industry Telecoms
Founded 2006
Number of locations
 London
Area served
 Worldwide
Website www.worldsim.com

WorldSIM specializes in international roaming and provides a range of travel accessories.[1] It is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that has roaming agreements with hundreds of mobile networks worldwide in order to offer free incoming calls in almost 100 countries.[2][3] WorldSIM products include the Data Roaming USB, data SIM card and dual SIM mobile phone. WorldSIM is now a global company with a headquarters in London, operating worldwide. WorldSIM products are sold globally by over 4000 distributors including airlines, hotels and newsagents, as well as on the WorldSIM website.

History

Founded in 2006, WorldSIM was created to reduce the high costs of using mobile phones while travelling overseas. WorldSIM developed a unique SIM card that enabled users to select the region they are located in to get access to free incoming calls while overseas as well as greatly reduced call costs while travelling.[4]

Awards

Products

International SIM Card

WorldSIM pioneered the international SIM card in 2006 which reduces the cost of using mobile phones overseas by up to 85%. The SIM has been continually developed and has since won a stream of awards for innovation, best product and best service. Developed using multi IMSI technology the SIM incorporates many different locations on to one SIM and comes with a UK and US mobile numbers. This technology gives users wider network coverage so they can be contacted in over 175 countries.[10]

Data Roaming USB

The introduction of the data roaming USB was made in 2012 which aimed to conquer the expensive costs of getting online while abroad. A WorldSIM international SIM card is housed inside the USB which is in turn plugged into a laptop in order to give the user access to the internet in 130 countries. This product saves users up to 85% on data costs and is an effective solution to staying connected while travelling.

Data SIM Card

Launched in 2013 the data SIM card is intended for tablets and iPads but can also be used in laptops and mobile phones. Much like the USB the data SIM reduces data roaming costs by as much as 85% and enables users to get online in 130 countries.

Dual SIM Phones

Dual SIM mobile phones are a further development from WorldSIM; these phones enable users to be contacted on their regular number as well as their WorldSIM numbers. Plus they eliminate the need to carry two phones or keep switching SIM cards.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "WorldSIM specialize in travel accessories". biznet-ny.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Worldsim introduces free incoming calls in asia including". tourismnews.lk. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "WorldSIM introduced in India". The Financial Express (India). Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "WorldSIM Drops International Data Roaming Rates in Asia and Australia by 93 Percent". www.trutower.com. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  5. ↑ "WorldSIM Wins the Award for Best Telecoms Provider 2013". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "WorldSIM Wins Best Organisational Travel Blog Award in the UK". www.trutower.com. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "Business Travel Show 2009 Innovation Award Winners". Odyssey Media Group. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Business Travel Show 2009 announces Innovation Award Winners". www.internationalmeetingsreview.com. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  9. ↑ "List of Winners". Mobile News Awards. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  10. ↑ "Guide to avoiding high data roaming charges when travelling internationally". Expatica. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "MWC: WorldSIM launches Orbizz dual SIM smartphone for international roamers". www.gomonews.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
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