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Global Roaming Inc. is a company dedicated to providing innovative and economical solutions for traveling with your mobile phone. Global Roaming Inc provides one SIM card, which allows users to make and receive calls on over 500 GSM networks in 213 different countries, with more to come this year. (To see the full list of roaming partners click here).

Global Roaming Inc was formed by a team of telecommunication and cellular experts, combining more than 60 years of experience in international cellular solutions. We at Global Roaming Inc understand that calling while traveling is expensive -- very expensive! The Global Roaming Inc team sought to solve this problem by using advanced callback technology, which allows roaming at low-costs -- up to 80% less, in 213 countries across over 500 partner networks.

Our motto is to give travelers one alternative: excellent, live service 24/7, 365 days a year. Global Roaming Inc service combines all familiar features, such as voice mail, management tools, caller ID, call waiting and more when traveling outside the US. You are in control!

Moreover, with Global Roaming Inc, you can keep your number (mobile, home, and/or office) while traveling around the world. By doing so, you will never lose a call. It's what we would want and we are happy to share this all with you, our valued customers!

Anyone who hates paying high international roaming fees!

PRICE and SERVICE: Other companies offer basic service with prices that still make roaming overseas a burdensome cost to travelers. However, Global Roaming Inc, with our unique strategic alliances, offers advanced services combined with easy web management tools -- all with up to 80% savings in actual costs. Here are just some of our features:

  • Caller ID: When traveling with a Global Roaming Inc phone, you can identify your callers and save more by screening your incoming calls.
  • Voice mail: Global Roaming Inc offers advanced voice mail, offering lower rates to check voicemail messages.

With Global Roaming Inc, you only pay for the following:

  • One time fee for a SIM Card
  • One-time fee for an unlocked, quad-band GSM handset (OPTIONAL: If needed/ordered)
  • Usage, only pay for the time you talk.
  • No contracts, no commitments, no monthly fees or minimums.

Each user will receive a Global Roaming Inc SIM card that is already pre-activated.

  • Insert the SIM in the phone, make sure your phone is unlocked and operates on the proper Band (frequency) of the country you are visiting. (Refer to FAQ question about unlocking your phone). All phones provided by Global Roaming Inc are unlocked, quad band, and thus can operate on any GSM network in the world.
  • Turn on your phone
  • Wait a full 90 seconds for your phone to register on a roaming partner's system and activate on our system
  • You may now start talking. This procedure will take place each time you use a handset for the 1st time

Dial 00 + country code, area code, and phone number.

Example: Global Roaming Inc office 00+1+305+2493121 (without the + signs) 0013052493121 then press Send ,2-5 seconds later your phone will ring, accept the callback and the system will connect you to dialed party.

You can FORWARD your normal incoming calls to the roaming number you received from Global Roaming Inc. Never miss a call!
Your SIM service includes full voicemail features. You can hold 1 to access voicemail or dial 00 32 486 191996 or +32 486 191996 to set up personalized greeting, check and save/erase voicemail messages.

I can't make a call:

  1. Remove the battery from the phone – wait 5 seconds, reinsert the battery and turn on the phone. The main screen should showing Roaming with a network name above that. If the main screen shows Emergency Only (S.O.S) only above the Roaming then you need to skip to (3.)
  2. Send SMS to check BALANCE - Create a new message, in the body of the message type "Balance" send to "1966" – the system will respond 2-5 seconds with account balance. This is a free service. If the balance is above 5, balance is not the issue and skip to (4.)
  3. Manually change network. If the main screen is showing "Emergency Only/S.O.S" Change the network you are using manually. On Motorola it will be Settings> Network> Available Networks.
  4. Dial *182*0013052493121# press Send and wait 2-5 seconds for the callback – after callback is received the system will connect you to the dialed party. In this case CelTrek office, if the call is completed fine then proceed to dial *182*00+country code + area code+ phone number# Send of the person you wish to dial. If the phone displays call barred and NO callback is received skip to (6.)
  5. If dialing with short code *182*00+country code + area code+ phone number# works , you may try to dial directly 00+country code+area code+phone number however if callback is not received - it may be necessary with your phone to dial always using the short code.
  6. If all above actions have failed and you cannot dial *182*0013052493121# and receive a callback then there must be a SIM <> PHONE incompatibility. At this point we would ask you to remove the SIM card and test in another unlocked mobile phone as it must be a physical issue of communication between the phone and SIM card.

If all fails please contact support@CelTrek.com

Global Roaming Inc was formed by a team of telecommunication and cellular experts, combining more than 60 years of experience in international cellular solutions. We at Global Roaming Inc understand that calling while traveling is expensive -- very expensive! The Global Roaming Inc team sought to solve this problem by using advanced callback technology, which allows roaming at low-costs -- up to 80% less, in 213 countries across over 500 partner networks.

Our motto is to give travelers one alternative: excellent, live service 24/7, 365 days a year. Global Roaming Inc service combines all familiar features, such as voice mail, management tools, caller ID, call waiting and more when traveling outside the US. You are in control!

Moreover, with Global Roaming Inc, you can keep your number (mobile, home, and/or office) while traveling around the world. By doing so, you will never lose a call. It's what we would want and we are happy to share this all with you, our valued customers!

Yes, your SIM service includes full voicemail features. You can hold 1 to access voicemail or dial 00 32 486 191996 or +32 486 191996 to set up personalized greeting, check and save/erase voicemail messages.
Make sure you have a good signal. If you do not have a full signal, the line may be at fault. Please hang up and redial the number. If the problem continues to occur, you can change network from your phone's menu by doing the following. -Go to your phone's Menu -Find the "Network" tab in your menu and click this option. In Motorola phones this option is under the "Settings" heading. - Locate "Available Networks" and click the tab. - A list of available roaming partners in your area will load. Please select a different network than the one on which you were formally roaming and try placing a call again.

Global Roaming Inc is able to offer such low rates by making use of advanced technology that combines traditional communication and GSM technology into a call back system. This allows us to bypass the "regular" roaming fees and offer better prices on your cellular calls.

The extra few seconds it takes to place a call is insignificant when compared with the amount of money saved, especially since you can dial as you are used to - using your phone book to dial any number.

The only difference between a Global Roaming Inc SIM and regular cell phone is the call-back feature. As soon as you dial the number you want, the phone will display "calling". Instead of the call being routed over expensive cellular lines in the country you are visiting, our advanced system instantly starts processing the call. In a few seconds after dialing your phone will ring. Answer the phone as usual and you will be connected to your destination.

The Global Roaming Inc SIM card works in most of the current GSM handsets, as long as it is unlocked and supporting Java programming. Some cellular phone models may require you to take extra steps when trying to make a call, by utilizing a calling command – if your phone cannot direct dial please contact support. Global Roaming Inc also offers a full package, including Phone and SIM (unlock quad band). For more details contact us.
Global Roaming Inc SIM cards will automatically activate the service at first time use.
Once you have received your SIM card, just insert it into your mobile phone in the SIM pocket behind the battery. Replace the battery and cover, turn on your phone, and wait a full 90 seconds.
  1. Make sure Global Roaming has coverage in the country you are visiting. (to see the list click here)
  2. Make sure your phone supports the proper frequency of the country you are visiting; quad band will work on all GSM networks.(to see the list click here)
  3. If your phone displays "SIM not accepted", or "Enter subsidy code" your phone is "SIM locked". You must unlock the phone by contacting the carrier of where you purchased the phone or by an "unlocking" service on the internet.

Most phones bought from GSM carriers/ operators are usually locked to accept only the SIM card of that particular carrier.

  1. Some carriers will provide you with the SIM unlock code, please contact the carrier directly.
  2. Otherwise use the yellow pages or the internet to find an "unlocking" service. (Google "unlock cellular phones" and you might find a list of websites offering the service for free
Your Global Roaming Inc SIM card will never expire. Your airtime balance will never expire.

Always dial the full international number, even if you are calling a local number. You can either dial 00 or the + they are interchangeable. Simply dial 00 + country code + area code + phone number. Then press "send" & await the callback.

Example: Global Roaming Inc office 00+1+305+2493121 (without the + signs) 0013052493121 then press Send ,2-5 seconds later your phone will ring, accept the callback and the system will connect you to dialed party.

The charging increment is 60 seconds for the first minute and 10 second increments after that.

Your SIM card is automatically assigned with a physical Belgium mobile number that is yours to keep. It will never be changed or removed.

RECOMMENDED: 
Forward all your calls from your personal Mobile phone to your Global Roaming Inc number to ensure you never miss a call! (Please contact your service provider for instructions on how to forward phone calls from your phone.)

Please contact your current carrier for the most accurate and efficient way to handle this. (Note: have you Global Roaming Inc number handy when calling)
Yes, Global Roaming Inc offers fully functional Called ID for all calls Inbound & Outbound.

Yes. You need to update your settings from your phone with the following details:

APN: web.be
Username: web
Password: web

Your SIM service includes full voicemail features. You can hold 1 to access or dial 00 32 486 191996 or +32 486 191996 to set up personalized greeting, check and save/erase voicemail messages.
Yes you can. You will need to copy all contacts from your existing SIM card to your phone. In order to do so, please proceed as described in the owner's manual of your mobile phone. After you copied the contacts to your phone, insert the Global Roaming SIM card, and then you may copy contacts to the SIM card please proceed as described in the owner's manual of your mobile phone.
The cost for people calling you will be based on the callers plan, please have your friends or family contact the carrier directly for exact rates and information.
Simply visit our website www.CelTrek.com or Recharge Here
Yes, however you will be charged for the call.

Make sure your SIM was activated. To manually activate, go to the phone's main menu, select the 'Global Roaming Inc' icon (It may be located under 'Office Tools') and select 'Activate - On'.

Some phones require you to make calls using the phone menu. If this applies to you, please go to 'Menu' > 'Global Roaming Inc' and select 'Call to' and 'send/OK'. You will now be disconnected and your phone will display: 'Please wait'. Wait until you are called back (this takes between 2 and 5 seconds) and answer as usual. Your call will now be connected.

Yes. We can ship internationally by using FedEx. International express shipping will be $35. Your Global Roaming Inc SIM Card package will arrive within 4-7 business days.
  • Save up to 80% on your roaming bill over your local carriers.
  • No connection, charges or other surprises.
  • No contract, no commitments... just pre-paid service.
  • Global Voice and Data on ONE Sim Card.
  • Voice in 213 countries and Data in 137 countries, great savings in all!

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