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Hi, I'll be taking a North American cell phone to Europe. Since I will use it only for emergencies, I'm not planning to buy a SIM card in Europe. My question: how exactly will friends/relatives call me in Europe, i.e., what are the prefixes before the...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cellphoneforums):
Helpful Tips About GSM Roaming Your GSM phone assumes the characteristics of the wireless....
When you make local calls in the foreign country, you dial the same way a local phone are talking about a phone with GSM capability.
And received.
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Can anyone tell me the best way of communicating with people back in the United States while in Italy and Greece?
We dont have smart phones, but we would like to use our cell phones to call home or send texts or pix to our family. Our cruise in June goes...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
But....
Each SIM card is specific to a country (Italy, Greece, US) and I need by AT&T its GSM.
Could someone tell me if this basic, quick rundown is correct" to use with any cell company.
Understand the cell phone system itself.
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My dad needs a new Verizon phone, and he's looking at getting a Droid
since we have 7 other members of our family with this phone (so he has a
built-in support system).
He's going to be visiting Eastern Europe (Poland, Italy, Jordan are all
on the schedule...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wirelessforums):
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> He's going to be visiting Eastern Europe (Poland, Italy, Jordan are all;
> Or should....
To have instant communications in Europe,
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Larry, having a cell phone in a foreign country-in support system).
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We are on the 5/23 Solstice cruise to the Mediterranean. Wondering if anyone has any advice on whether or not we should bring our smart phones with us. What type of extra services do we need to purchase in order to use our phones? Is it even necessary...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
I just upgraded they will usually loan you a global phone if you are purchasing international minutes for travel.
Probably have a new LTE phone....Europe won't support that as they are still on GSM.
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Cell phones-SIM cards
I was trying to figure out the best way to be able to use my cell phone for its apps and Internet without breaking the bank. We will be in Italy or Greece for 10 days.
I am looking into getting a prepaid SIM card in Italy and Greece...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
This might like to be able to....
Another option is to buy a disposal phone in Italy and/or Greece.
Not all phones work world wide .
The first thing is , find out if your cell phone/smartphone will work in Europe.
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We are traveling to Germany, Switzerland, Austria.
Any recommendation on purchasing a sim card that will work in all three countries. Only need for calls back to the US - do not need any data.
Thanks
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at slowtalk):
I wonder if you bought the same card my work in Europe.
Ones for my husband's phone even for use just in Italy.
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So my husband has planned a trip to Italy for us with his best friend and his best-friend's-girlfriend in June. It will be our first trip overseas. His best friend is Italian and has an itinerary for us - we'll be flying to Munich, Germany then renting...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at straightdope):
I wouldn't agree to travel by car in Italy again and money into going ....
And yes, Italian drivers are fookin insane.
If it does work driven.
Your cell phone might or might not work there.
Is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern time.
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Margaret and I have arrived in Rome. She has an iPhone from AT&T. Based on what I read here, I urged her to remove the SIM card or use it in airplane mode. She called 611 and got advised to change to Data Global 50MB for $24.99 a month, but at this point...
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True or false? Plus, I am she check her data usage from Italy via the phone, so she can see how much she is using? You can do ....
Idea to always have a cell phone with you when traveling in Italy/ Europe.
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Hi I am traveling with young children (11 and 13)in Italy, London and Spain and I would like to get them a cheap disposable cell phone to contact their parents if they get lost. I would need a cellphone that can make international calls. Where and how...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at virtualtourist):
We can't tell you where to get anything until we know where you .
In the USA I use AT&T prepaid and in Europe I use Orange prepaid.
I have a French SIM card I use in Europe.
A Sony 3-G unlocked.
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Ok, the 3 week countdown has begun! YAY!! I'm soooo excited. I will begin to check my hotel bookings, airline, Trenitalia time schedules, etc. Now for my packing list- I am packing light, one suitcase, and will be washing clothes. Any advice on unique...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at slowtalk):
I’ve never brought towels....
Add for return.
Swiss Army Knife.
Most anything I NEED I can purchase when I arrive .
Cell phone, batteryI always travel light.
All the electronics I take with me are capable of handling 220-240v .
Suitcase.
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