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Using your cell phone in FSI
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Posted by: Scottpull

Do most of you use your cell phone in the FSU when visiting there? How do you do this? Do you use your existing service like T-mobile or do you get a temporary service over there? I know I need a cell phone that has the correct BW. Mine is 900MHz.
Scott

Posted by: Mr.Humble

I know most of the phones in my area would not work over there. But the types that use phone cards I believe work.

I am going to rent one when I get there and not worry about it too much.

Posted by: Jason

T-mobile works in Russia but it is $4.99 a minute I believe. You might have to activate the international option before you leave. If you have a blackberry on T-mobile you should be able to get internet and email as part of your data package for no extra charge (or maybe an extra $5/month--can't remember).

For phone calls, a better way to go is to get a SIM card with a local number when you are there. You can buy prepaid SIM cards for $10, $20, $50,.... That way local people can call you without paying long distance. However, with a local number if you want to call the U.S., it will cost a lot and eat up your prepaid card very quickly.

Posted by: Scottpull

Cool, sounds like the pre-paid SIM card is the way to go. Guess you get them at just about any kiosk or small store? Thanks again. Scott