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International Roaming Suck? Hack a Single Number While You Travel

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Flooding and phone calls don’t necessarily mix well [Pic: Krypto]

 

I was recently stuck on Koh Tao because of torrential flooding up to my waist, while the Thai Navy evacuated the islands.

This quick Skype hack gave my parents, friends, and interview subject one number to call me on anywhere in the world. It provided them with peace of mind for pennies. And kept me in contact even though the internet and local phones were down. (more…)