Cellular Abroad

Cellular Abroad is a and  based in  that uses  to provide international wireless voice, messaging and data services. Cellular Abroad sells and rents unlocked international, and  under the  brand.

History
Cellular Abroad was founded in 2002 by, son of cult film star and b-movie legend and grandson of  co-founder. After operating another successful internet company selling, Sebastian saw similar market potential for international SIM Cards, and launched www.cellularabroad.com in October 2002, offering early GSM cell phones and SIM Cards for 25 popular travel destinations.

Cellular Abroad became incorporated in 2004. To compete with the ever-changing mobile device market, Cellular Abroad changed their business model to mostly offer GSM cell phone rentals, and launched the Talk Abroad service for international travelers. The original 'Talk Abroad' SIM offered flat rates for use in over 70 countries, and free inbound calling to the SIM card on a phone number.

In January 2007, Cellular Abroad negotiated a branding license with the National Geographic Society and went on to launch the National Geographic Talk Abroad Travel Phone, which offered a service similar to the original Talk Abroad SIM, but with a phone number and increased coverage in more than 100 countries.

April 2009 saw the release of the National Geographic Duet Phone; the first approved  cell phone for the U.S. market.

Cellular Abroad started offering for international travelers in the fall of 2011.

Products and Services
Cellular Abroad owns and operates the National Geographic Talk Abroad Network, featuring U.K.-and U.S.-based phone numbers, and since 2011 has increased coverage to include more than 200 countries and. National Geographic Talk Abroad products include cell phones for rental or purchase and SIM Cards, available from their website.

Cellular Abroad also offers capable handsets with individual prepaid services for, , , ,  and.