Hey guys,
In Jan i will be going to Verbier for 10 weeks :mrgreen: !! However, being away for a long time i will need to keep in contact with home and friends etc. I rang my network provider and it seems they cannot do anything for me as im stuck in a bloody contract !
Does/has anyone been away for a long time and used a phone and knows whats the best option for me ?
Cheers,
Gum.
Using a phone abroad for a long period.
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Started by GummyBear in Ski Chatter 24-Nov-2011 - 15 Replies
GummyBear posted Nov-2011
A beer a day keeps the doctor away
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Daved
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
When my son went travelling he bought a sim card for the countries he was in
try this
http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?ID=LSIM-CH01
will you have use of a computer then the other way is skype
try this
http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?ID=LSIM-CH01
will you have use of a computer then the other way is skype
Iceman
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
Who are you with? Most operators have bundles that you can add on for data and or calls.
Is your handset unlocked? You can get different sim cards that are cheaper international calls.
Do you have a smartphone? If so there is an app for significantly cheaper calls
Or, get to an internet cafe it pub with WiFi and hook up Skype or webcam
Is your handset unlocked? You can get different sim cards that are cheaper international calls.
Do you have a smartphone? If so there is an app for significantly cheaper calls
Or, get to an internet cafe it pub with WiFi and hook up Skype or webcam
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
Iceman
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
Dupe post removed :)
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
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Iceman
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
It was featured on the gadget show this week. For iPhone, Android, blackberry.
http://www.rebtel.com/
http://www.rebtel.com/
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
GummyBear
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
Iceman wrote:Who are you with? Most operators have bundles that you can add on for data and or calls.
Is your handset unlocked? You can get different sim cards that are cheaper international calls.
Do you have a smartphone? If so there is an app for significantly cheaper calls
Or, get to an internet cafe it pub with WiFi and hook up Skype or webcam
T-mobile, i rang them today and they couldnt do anything for me really...customer service for you eh ?
Im sure there is a unlocked handset around the house i can take with me as i will simply be using it for calls and texts, things like Facebook, e-mails i can simply go to a internet cafe.
And yes i do have a smart phone, i have a Blackberry Tourch, if you could find that app that would be usful !
A beer a day keeps the doctor away
Iceman
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
Sign up for that app on the web link above :)
I not used it but reviews seem good...worth a look
I not used it but reviews seem good...worth a look
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
GummyBear
reply to 'Using a phone abroad for a long period.' posted Nov-2011
That does seem like a fantastic idea..
However the only thing im worried about using that app is that because ill have to take my smartphone i will still recieve e-mails which will probably end up costing me a bomb, and the amount of times iv accidently pressed the internet button without knowing it could end up costing me a fortune ! (luckily i have unlimited internet in the UK)
I think its going to be cheaper to buy a sim out there and take a unlocked phone ??
However the only thing im worried about using that app is that because ill have to take my smartphone i will still recieve e-mails which will probably end up costing me a bomb, and the amount of times iv accidently pressed the internet button without knowing it could end up costing me a fortune ! (luckily i have unlimited internet in the UK)
I think its going to be cheaper to buy a sim out there and take a unlocked phone ??
A beer a day keeps the doctor away
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