International Cell phones, calling plan???

by stone_484 Feb 15, 2006 4:21AM PST

Hi everybody:
I'm moving overseas next month to Israel, needing information on global phones, and options for service.
I'm an existing customer with verizon and this is the only option for me as of now:

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=406

I'm researching international phones with compatability for service with verizon, my phone as of now has the capability but only with extra$$$ for service. My only option with verizon is a global phone.
I would love to hear personal experiences, cell phone recommendations or anything that could help me out in this .

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no, get something better

by madeformotorola Feb 15, 2006 7:38AM PST

dont use that verizon gsm phone...you dont know how it will work . get an unlocked gsm phone and use it in israel. you get a sim card over there

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what is a sim card?

by stone_484 Feb 15, 2006 10:46AM PST

could you elaborate?

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just found it out

by stone_484 Feb 15, 2006 10:48AM PST

if anybody else has experience on this topic let me know. I would like to see if anybody has a phone they recommend or what cellie services they've used overseas.
thanks.

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gsm phones

by madeformotorola Feb 15, 2006 11:06AM PST

sim cards are little cards that operate gsm phones. cingular and t-mobile. if you buy an unlocked phone, you buy a sim card in your country and use it with the phone.

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Reiteration from above

by stone_484 Feb 16, 2006 5:17AM PST

I'm with verizon and want to stay with verizon. obviously you have not read the complete posting, maybe this forum is moderated by dealers\salesmen wanting to sell a product rather than a forum helping those with questions pertaining to the forums intent.
I'm seeking information and research from those who have had similiar experiences with moving overseas from the US, what specific technology they have used and cellphones they have found to be the best.

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again....gsm

by madeformotorola Feb 16, 2006 7:59AM PST

verizon does not work overseas....you need a quad-band gsm phone

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(NT) (NT) anybody else with info?

by stone_484 Feb 16, 2006 9:56AM PST

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help with phone

by sandykync Feb 16, 2006 8:45AM PST

Dont use verison oversea the international use is gsm!! get a unlocked phone and use it over there!!!!! buy the sim card for what ever country you are in!!! i work for cingular and have seen some of the bill very very expensive!!!!

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by stone_484 Feb 16, 2006 10:14AM PST

thanks for the info. from what i've been told the best option is to put my verizon account on dormant and buy the GSM phone..
Any recommendations???

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and

by stone_484 Feb 16, 2006 10:16AM PST

what is a sim card?
and how do i go about this? do i buy it from a cellular service?

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sim cards

by madeformotorola Feb 16, 2006 12:21PM PST

a sim card is a tiny little card that operates cingular and t-mobile phones. phones cant function without them..i cant tell you about overseas info

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