Overseas Cell Phone Tip: Use a Local SIM Card

If you plan on doing business overseas for an extended period of time, be wary of the charges you may rack up on your cellphone. International calls can cost over a dollar per minute, and service may be spotty. Renting or buying a new phone may prove a cheaper and more reliable option. However, if you are planning on spending a long period of time in an area with good service, one way to save money is to buy a local SIM card. With a local number, you are charged for sending calls but not receiving them, as opposed to an international number, where you are charged for both. Local SIM cards can be purchased very easily and cheaply off e-Bay, and have the potential to save hundreds of dollars in phone bills.