CORPORATE TRAVEL GROUP TRAVEL REQUEST A DEAL QUESTIONS Italy-France - Travelers who are traveling exclusively in one of these countries are furnished with local phones With a local number, incoming calls are free. A word of Caution: If these phones are used outside of the selected country, significant roaming charges will apply. For travelers to multiple Western European countries with a UK phone number, incoming calls are free while in the UK With Roberts', what you see is what you get. Our rates are all inclusive. There are no pages of terms to read. There is no fine print. The rates shown on our order forms are the only charges. We do not add VAT taxes, Roaming charges or, Connection fees. Our cell phones work in over 130 countries. For Cruises, remote destinations and the rest of the world we offer Satellite phone rentals.

Cell Phones for International Travel No Longer a Luxury More than ever, according to the owners of Roberts Rent-A-Phone, travelers are finding reliable international cell phone service a necessity. Whether they need to make or confirm reservations, be available to the office, or stay in contact with family and friends, cell phones are an economical and convenient way to communicate. Unfortunately, most US cell phones are not compatible with the GSM standards used abroad. Among the options travelers have are, cell phone rental, prepaid phone cards and 3rd party SIM cards. According to Roberts-Rent-A-Phone, "Travelers need to be aware of the actual cost of each service". Using a prepaid phone card may incur connection fees as high as $2.50 for the first minute of each attempted call, hotel telephone rates are typically astronomical and, high roaming charges or interrupted service are common with SIM cards when used outside the providers service area. Also, if your phone is locked 3rd party SIM cards will not work. Roberts tells us that they are always searching for new products to help reduce the overall cost of cell phone use abroad. Their 800 Number Service allows family and friends to call from the US without incurring high international call rates. Also, in selected countries, their new call back cell phone service further reduces the travelers cost. When travelers are comparing cell phone rental companies, they should carefully check each company's "Terms and Condition Statements" for hidden charges before selecting a cell phone rental company. We compared the rental rates from several companies and found, when you consider the additional fees added by other cell phone rental companies, Roberts-Rent-A-Phones' rates are very competitive. Roberts Rent-A-Phone keeps cell phone rental simple and economical. Their rates are all inclusive of VAT (value added taxes), roaming charges and connection fees when traveling abroad. Satellite phones and GPS systems are also available from Roberts. They tell us that "When travelers are in remote locations or even on a cruise, satellite phones give our customers expanded service coverage, and for those travelers who will be touring by automobile, our GPS systems are a perfect complement to our cell phone and satellite phone rental services."