Looking for a service to use in Europe

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On Wed, 13 Oct 2004, at 05:34:46 [GMT GMT] (15:34:46 Wednesday, 13 October
2004 where I live) "pkallis" wrote:

> However, I suppose that means I can't use my phone (Kyocera
> 7135) over there.

You guessed it. CDMA does not allow for roaming.

You might want to post your question on uk.telecom.mobile - more localised
for your requirements.

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On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:56:38 +1000, John Phillips wrote:

>
>
> On Wed, 13 Oct 2004, at 05:34:46 [GMT GMT] (15:34:46 Wednesday, 13 October
> 2004 where I live) "pkallis" wrote:
>
>> However, I suppose that means I can't use my phone (Kyocera
>> 7135) over there.
>
> You guessed it. CDMA does not allow for roaming.

Roaming a CDMA phone is most definately not an option here in Europe,
their being no CDMA networks.

> You might want to post your question on uk.telecom.mobile - more
> localised for your requirements.

Very good for UK specific cellular questions.

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I bought a GSM sim unlocked phone from http://www.telestial.com/ . They have
an excellent website that describes all the things you want to know. Of
course you don't have to buy their phones.

"pkallis" <pkallis@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:W73bd.12868$hS2.6594@newssvr15.news.prodigy.com...
> Fellow listers:
>
> I'm going on an extended trip to Europe, visiting the following countries:
>
> Serbia-Montenegro
> Slovenia
> Croatia
> Turkey
> Austria
> Germany
> Denmark
> Norway
> UK
>
> I checked on cell phone costs over there and my knees buckled. I know
> there's a way to get a phone with SIMS for virtually every country, but
> this seems cumbersome and exhorbitantly expensive. What's the most
> inexpensive option? Here I have CDMA Verizon service (very satisfactory,
> by the way), which is a bit expensive, but vastly superior to TDMA and
> derivatives. However, I suppose that means I can't use my phone (Kyocera
> 7135) over there.
>
> Any ideas?

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Hello from Greece,
No, your CDMA phone will not work here.
Any dual-band GSM900/1800 phone can connect to networks in the countries of
your list, but I don't think you use this airband in the US.
If you try to buy a phone for e.g. UK it will work fine in UK, but it will
not be the same in the rest countries. In Europe only contracted 12-month
(or more) users can surelly activate roaming service and use their phone
everywhere. You should not be able to start such contract.
Anyway, I think that there are companies that will rent you a GSM phone and
account for Europe and would be the best approach for your trip. See
http://www.intouchusa.com

If you are visiting just one country you could buy a cheap phone or
sim-pack, but in your case it will be more inexpensive to rent one roaming
to all countries.

I hope this whole typing helped you a bit... Kisses from Athens Greece.
"pkallis" <pkallis@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:W73bd.12868$hS2.6594@newssvr15.news.prodigy.com...
> Fellow listers:
>
> I'm going on an extended trip to Europe, visiting the following countries:
>
> Serbia-Montenegro
> Slovenia
> Croatia
> Turkey
> Austria
> Germany
> Denmark
> Norway
> UK
>
> I checked on cell phone costs over there and my knees buckled. I know
> there's a way to get a phone with SIMS for virtually every country, but
> this seems cumbersome and exhorbitantly expensive. What's the most
> inexpensive option? Here I have CDMA Verizon service (very satisfactory,
> by the way), which is a bit expensive, but vastly superior to TDMA and
> derivatives. However, I suppose that means I can't use my phone (Kyocera
> 7135) over there.
>
> Any ideas?
>