Mobile phones in Mexico

[loukat]

I have an Irish Vodafone panasonic x60. Does anyone know if this will work in Mexico? The listed features are MMS
 Java Games
 Data Compatible
 Vibra alert
 Lightweight
 GPRS
 Long Battery Life
 Colour Screen
 Polyphonic Ringtones
 Integrated digital Camera
 External stub antenna
 Alarm clock
 Calendar
 Weight 82g
 Talk time 330 minutes
 Standby time 116 hours

[stevie21]

In your case, I'm sure that the phone itself has no bearing. It'll be determined by your SIM and/or the deal that you've got with Vodafone.
I'd recommend you firstly speak to Vodafone, or if you're going to be in Mexico for some time, get a Mexican SIM card to make local calls over there and ensure that your handset is unlocked.

[Pinotage]

Well, the phone does have a bearing. It needs to be a tri-band, and luckily this is, so it will work. You need to check with Vodaphone that you have international roaming. Then you'll be able to make and receive calls there on your number.

[loukat]

Thanks! My phone has international roaming so it should work. That's a relief!

[stevie21]

Pinotage just expressed more succinctly what I was trying to say. I knew about the triband thing (without knowing the correct jargon) which is why I phrased it as
" *In your case* the phone has no bearing". meaning that the handset wouldn't be an obstacle.

Your phone should work perfectly abroad and when you turn it on after stepping off the plane it will automatically pick up a local provider. This might be a variation of Vodafone. When I was in Spain, entertainingly instead of Vodafone, the front of my phone said "Movistar". I felt quite important!