Using Mobile Phone in US

[whiskeryron]

I have a Motorola Pebl mobile 'phone
Does anyone know if I can use it to call home from holiday in the USA ?

[ChuckFickens]

well it's quad band so it will work in america

you should check with your service provider that your account is enabled for international roaming before you go, and be aware that firstly the mobile coverage in America is a little sketchy when you get out of the large cities and also watch out for the charges! you will be charged extra for not only making calls and sending messages, you will also get charged to your account for receiving them.

It can work out really expensive

[whiskeryron]

Thanks Chuck,I forgot to say I'm on payg tariff,will that make any difference ?

[ChuckFickens]

Check with your service provider.

You may also have to stock up on top-ups before you go, if you tell us who your provider is can give more details though.

[whiskeryron]

O2 Chuck.

[ChuckFickens]

ok you can just dial 4444 for free to top up while aboard if you need to and use a debit card to top-up

it will cost you 99p a minute to receive a call while in the Us and �1.49 a minute to make a call (to a mobile... 99p a minute to a uk landline) also it will cost you 49p for every text message you send or receive.

so as you can see it can work out pretty expensive if your not careful!

have a look here for more info

http://www.o2international.co.uk/faq/Default.a spx

[whiskeryron]

Thanks again Chuck you're an absolute mine of information,cheers,Ron.