{"id":2051,"date":"2018-05-22T14:45:57","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T14:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2051"},"modified":"2018-05-22T14:46:32","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T14:46:32","slug":"exchange-helps-service-members-stay-connected-with-sapphire-international-mobile-hotspot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/05\/22\/exchange-helps-service-members-stay-connected-with-sapphire-international-mobile-hotspot\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Helps Service Members Stay Connected With Sapphire International Mobile Hotspot"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> Service members now have more mobile data connection options overseas with the launch of Europe and Middle East regional data plans for Sapphire International Mobile Hotspot, available exclusively through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.<\/p>\n

Sapphire enables smartphones, tablets, laptops to connect instantly to the internet in more than 100 countries worldwide<\/a>. The plans, which can be used on deployment, downrange, TDY or international vacations, save users money compared to using a phone as a hotspot, which can incur roaming charges. They also eliminate the need to buy a new hotspot, SIM card or data plan in each country or location.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new regional plans were developed specifically for those traveling through two or more countries, as happens during training assignments to Poland or other eastern European locations,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThese new plans span more than 28 European and Middle Eastern countries, and service members are still able to buy country-specific plans if that\u2019s what they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Available at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> and at most Exchange-contracted DHI telecom shops downrange, Sapphire comes with 500 megabytes of free data, allowing users to go online immediately. It features a virtual SIM card that instantly identifies and connects to the strongest nearby 4G LTE cellular signal.<\/p>\n

Up to five mobile devices can be connected at a time. Data can be recharged through the Sapphire app or the Exchange TopUp<\/a> service, where all transactions are in English and dollars.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> Service members now have more mobile data connection options overseas with the launch of Europe and Middle East regional data plans for Sapphire International Mobile Hotspot, available exclusively through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Read more: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Lo0fSn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 56th-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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