My Nextel I2000plus is big and ugly and bulky, but It has been extremely reliable. I am not sure what I pay for calls from Europe, but I do know that my bills are much less than when I used AT&T or MCI calling cards. The minute the aircraft cabin door is open I turn on the phone, push a couple of buttons and I am immediately ready to call anywhere. I've used it in Asia, Europe, but unfortunately, they did not have service in Chile. I have been very happy with this phone, even though it is ugly. It works when I need it to.