Roadpost offers wireless plan for global travelers

TORONTO -- Roadpost, a provider of global voice and data communications solutions for the international traveler, has announced a new selection of simplified airtime bundles that "save travelers more than 80% over other communication options." The new pricing schedules include extended base rate coverage on rental packages up to 30 days, flat rate fees for all international based calls and simplified zone rates for rental and subscription services.

"By listening to our customers we learned that there was a significant need for simplified plans," said Morris Shawn, president and CEO of Roadpost. "Our studies have shown that people are travelling more and for longer periods of time, which means an increased need for more flexible and affordable plans."

Shawn said that to better meet the needs of the frequent international traveler, Roadpost is enhancing its subscription based services by offering free handsets on selected pooled and carry forward plans as well as extending pooled/carry forward minutes to 12 months. These changes have eliminated the need for the purchase of additional handsets.

"Hotel and calling card rates are incredibly expensive," Shawn said. "Roadpost saves international travelers more than 80% off hotel and calling card rates. And while Roadpost has always made it easier for the international traveler to stay in touch with coverage in 200 countries, we are now making it even more affordable. We are the first in the industry to deliver these simplified airtime rates that will satisfy every need in the market -- from short term rentals to long-term subscriptions, from cellular to satellite coverage."

Roadpost has also introduced discounts on selected cellular, Thuraya and Iridium satellite handsets for one-year subscribers, in addition to extending pooled/carry forward minutes from six to 12 months. "Roadpost was the first to offer pooled and carry forward minutes to our international services," Shawn said. "Once again we are first in offering services that speak to the needs of our customers. These new bundled plans, along with the discounts and extended privileges for subscribers are going to go a long way towards simplifying communications for the international traveler."

The new Roadpost rate plans include:

Rental:

oneRoam Country – Designed for the single-country traveler, this service offers a selection of airtime bundles (30, 100 and 250). Incoming calls from the selected home country are free, and outgoing local and international charged at a single per minute rate starting at US$1.19.

oneRoam World – Ideal for the traveler moving from country to country, international travelers can choose from a selection of airtime bundles (30, 100 and 250) with airtime rates for this service starting at $1.79 per minute. Note: Rental rates start at $79 for both services.

Subscription:

oneRoam Country and oneRoam World Subscription -- With a subscription fee of $9 per month and a variety of Pooled/Carry Forward plans (50, 100 and 250 minutes), frequent international travelers can enjoy the option to carry-forward minutes for up to 12 months, as well as free handsets on selected plans. Airtime rates start at $0.59 per minute.

Thuraya:

Rental -- One of Roadpost’s newest offerings, Thuraya allows travelers to switch from satellite to cellular depending on location. Rental packages (up to 30 days) start at $159 and provide a choice of bundled plans. Airtime for zone 1 calls (includes parts of Europe, Asia and Africa) starts at $1.79 per minute for both satellite and cellular calls.

Subscription -- With a subscription fee of $9 per month, users can select from a variety of airtime bundles (30, 100 and 250 minutes) and airtime rates starting at $1.39 per minute.

For all packages, airtime for Zones 2 (includes eastern Europe, parts of Asia, Africa, south and central America and Caribbean as well as Mexico) to zone 4 (includes Russia, Belarus, Yugoslavia and parts of Asia, Africa and the Caribbean) is charged at a flat per minute rate for all incoming and outgoing calls.

Last August, Roadpost launched a communications package for the business traveler. Offering customers new rental and subscription options for Remote Internet Access (RIA) with WiFi, Ethernet and Dial-up access, Roadpost is the first company in North America to combine all three Internet connections in one plan. 

Founded in 1991, Roadpost provides customized global communications to individuals and corporations. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes International Cellular, Iridium satellite, Thuraya satellite and Remote Internet Access communications services providing complete global coverage, no matter where the destination. 

Alliances with industry leaders such as mmO2, Bouygues Telecom, Swisscom, Telecom Italia Mobile, Bell Mobility, Telus Mobility, Iridium, GRIC Communications, Motorola and Nokia allow Roadpost to deliver reliable and secure communications with the largest network of worldwide coverage. In addition, affiliations with loyalty programs American Airlines Aadvantage, Aeroplan and United Mileage Plus provide customers with an opportunity to earn loyalty points when using Roadpost’s services.