Cingular Wireless recently launched new international calling packages that make it more simple and affordable for globetrotting consumers to stay connected to family and friends around the world. Cingular’s new international roaming package, Cingular World Traveler, allows customers to pack up their Cingular service and phone as they travel the world in over 175 countries and enjoy new discounted roaming rates in over 80 of those countries.

Additionally, the new Cingular World Connect package provides affordable rates to over 200 countries when making international calls from the United States. Cingular also introduced new international roaming and long distance packages for Canada and Mexico.

“Our new Cingular World packages are designed to offer our customers cost- effective wireless calling solutions whether they are traveling abroad or calling people outside of the U.S.,” said David Christopher, Vice President of Product Management, Cingular Wireless. “These packages, together with our global GSM network — the most commonly used wireless technology worldwide — allow our customers to take their Cingular service and compatible wireless devices with them as they explore the world.”

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