Site: Using Your Phone World-Wide

I came across this phone site awhile ago and thought it might be of interest to our readers. I have always wondered what would be involved with taking my phone overseas. The site below breaks down every aspect from checking to see if your phone will work, how to unlock it (if needed) and roaming rates for places around the globe. There are many companies that will sell you a SIM card that can be used in your destination country and according to them thet can offer a discounted roaming rates.

Based on what I have read if you have a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) phone you can use it in any county that supports the service as long as you have a valid SIM card installed. Below, I have also included a link to the GSM Roaming Guide, this will show what countries support GSM and the networks that are available.

So in summary "Buyer Beware" when it comes to unlocking your phone. You should start by contacting your mobile phone carrier (prior to departure) to get prices and check compatibility for your phone.

Source Non-Mobile: http://www.uniquephones.com/Phone-Travel-Guides.html
GSM Roaming Guide Non-Mobile: http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml

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