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| Thread ID: 66023 | 2006-02-08 07:26:00 | Using Mobile phones in USA | Fergie (6508) | PC World Chat |
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| 428436 | 2006-02-08 07:26:00 | Hey. ME and my mum are going to the states for a week (flying out in 2weeks) I'm on Vodafone, mum's on TC. We want it so we can txt/call home (NZ) but also txt each other while over there. Whats the best thing to do? My Phone is tri-band, so i thort we could get me a connection(sim) over there, and buy my mum a cheap prepay phone. or will it be better to go to TC and VF and have them set it up for over there (but this will be expensive won't it?) |
Fergie (6508) | ||
| 428437 | 2006-02-08 07:45:00 | Your Vodafone mobile will be able to function in USA using "global roaming" without any issues. Cost however.... is another story. | somebody (208) | ||
| 428438 | 2006-02-08 08:04:00 | There are Gsm network in usa so not worries.Your mobile will automatically find a service provider | Ninjabear (2948) | ||
| 428439 | 2006-02-09 00:26:00 | Not sure about Telecom but for vodafone call them up to enable roaming for prepay customers there is a payment required I think. Alternatively you can pickup a domesitc USA prepay card there but for one week prob just use the NZ card and roam. If pple were to call you they will pay the cheap rate the domestic one and you will be paying the roaming charge which can be pricey. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 428440 | 2006-02-09 00:33:00 | Best thing to do just before you get on the plane is change your voicemail message to say you are overseas and to send you a text message instead or leave a message and you will check them when you return to NZ. Once that is done go into the menu on your phone and set it to Divert all Calls to voicemail without ringing. This way you won't get any calls in the US (which will cost you not the caller). Just remember to cancel the call divert and change voicemail message when you get back to NZ. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 428441 | 2006-02-09 00:42:00 | Roaming will cost the caller the normal landline/mobile to mobile rate. However, YOU will pay the NZ-USA rate on top of that, plus whatever else they charge for roaming. Texting each other in USA - you'd be paying for a USA to NZ text, and then your mum would pay for a NZ to USA text - essentially paying double. Your best bet if you do intend to do a lot of calling/texting, is to HIRE a mobile phone in the states. It'll be cheaper than buying one, especially since you're only staying for a week. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 428442 | 2006-02-09 01:24:00 | Your best bet if you do intend to do a lot of calling/texting, is to HIRE a mobile phone in the states. It'll be cheaper than buying one, especially since you're only staying for a week.Or just buy a T-Mobile/Sprint etc connection pack and put the SIM card in your existing phone. ;) | maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 428443 | 2006-02-09 10:47:00 | thanks. if i'm roaming, and i make a call bak to NZ, what will that cost? and what about Telecom (for mums phone) whats teh best thing to do there.. |
Fergie (6508) | ||
| 428444 | 2006-02-09 19:48:00 | You will pay for a NZ-USA call, plus a NZ-NZ call. You'll have to check with Vodafone as to what the actual fees are. | somebody (208) | ||
| 428445 | 2006-02-09 20:02:00 | Vodafone's Roaming Page (www.vodafone.co.nz) Vodafone's Pricing Page (www.vodafone.co.nz) Hope they help -Qyiet |
qyiet (6730) | ||
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