What are the pros and cons of using an International roaming SIM card?
In every case there are pros and cons. Using international SIM cards also has some pros and cons. But they are most useful when you travel abroad, because you have a Sim card in advance and you don’t miss any important call.
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Pros: Calls to the U.S. are often cheaper than any other cell phone calling plan. You can order the card online and get your international phone number before you leave on your trip, so that you can give it to friends and family. Because you have the card in advance, you won’t have to waste time looking for a place to buy your SIM card. You can keep your international SIM card and phone number and use it on future trips. For example, Telestial allows you to reactivate your phone number even if you haven’t used it in a long time. Instructions, prompts, and customer support are in English.