The National Geographic Society has launched the National Geographic Talk Abroad Travel Phone for consumers, designed to meet the needs of travellers by allowing affordable calls from more than 100 countries. National Geographic co-operated with Cellular Abroad, provider of cellular services for international travellers, in a licensing partnership to provide this service.

The service operates seamlessly across international borders by picking up local cellular networks. The phone number stays the same, wherever the user travels. The National Geographic Talk Abroad Travel Phone is available to buy for USD 199 with 30 minutes of free outgoing talk time, or can be rented for USD 49 per week. A SIM card is available for USD 79 with 30 minutes of free outgoing talk time. The service offers unlimited free incoming calls in most countries, and charges a flat-rate of USD 0.90 per outgoing minutes in the most frequently travelled countries.