Flight Centre launches Maxroam in South Africa

The SIM card has no connection charges and will save up to 90% on data roaming when travelling abroad. It will also provide access to voice and SMS coverage in over 230 countries and data coverage in up to 130 countries, all with one SIM card. Compatible with standard and micro SIM slots in any unlocked mobile phone or tablet device, it is convenient and simple.

The prepaid functionality allows for easy sign up with no contracts and no surprise bills upon return. An added feature is the convenience to keep all local cellphone numbers and the ability to add all local landline numbers from each country visited.

Managing the account from a mobile workstation is made simple with an online facility where one can recharge, upload credit, check balances and handle all other account related details.

Kosie Nagel, land and air contractor for Flight Centre said, "We know that keeping in contact with loved ones whilst overseas is important but can be prohibitively expensive. We are delighted to offer our clients a solution like this, which will make communication easy and cost effective. It's one more way that the company is delivering relevant travel products to our clients."

JP Hunke of Pure Distribution, a South African based telecommunications distribution company in association with Cubic Telecom that provides the service, said, "We are excited to be working with Flight Centre and to have it as our partner at launch."