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Alan Pennykid - 25 Jan 2007 12:08 GMT

First posting here, but it seems like the right place to ask the question.

I currently have an LG CDMA and it suits my needs just fine (phone calls and
SMS only), mostly for incoming calls so it's on a low use plan. Wife has a
more recent CDMA phone on a slightly higher use deal.

This year we are going to the UK for 6 weeks and we want phone coverage, I'm
prepared to update/changeover my LG for something suitable for roaming in
the UK if necessary (it's a couple of years old but working fine).

The question:

What would I update to here so I can use it in the UK or do I just get a
prepaid in the UK and ditch it later? What's the most cost effective?

Al

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Joel - 25 Jan 2007 23:38 GMT

The best option is to borrow a couple of old GSM phones from friends
and buy a couple of Virgin Mobile prepaid SIMS when you get to the UK.

Don't buy anyone's prepaid phones, either here or in the UK as they are
all locked to the networks that sell them, unless of course you are
prepared to leave them behind with friends/relatives.

The UK and Australia have identical network compatability for calls and
sms so that should not be an issue. The only thing to look out for is
that some UK providers operate in the 1800 band and some older mobiles
are 900mhz only. Try a borrow a duel band phone if you have the option.

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Rod Speed - 26 Jan 2007 04:12 GMT

> The best option is to borrow a couple of old GSM phones from friends

Or get a couple off ebay for peanuts. Decent batterys can be a problem tho.
Available brand new for peanuts for most Nokia 6* series phones tho.

> and buy a couple of Virgin Mobile prepaid SIMS when you get to the UK.

> Don't buy anyone's prepaid phones, either here or in the UK as they
> are all locked to the networks that sell them, unless of course you
> are prepared to leave them behind with friends/relatives.

> The UK and Australia have identical network compatability for calls and
> sms so that should not be an issue. The only thing to look out for is
> that some UK providers operate in the 1800 band and some older mobiles
> are 900mhz only. Try a borrow a duel band phone if you have the option.

Duelling was made illegal in 1828 in that soggy little island.

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Alan Pennykid - 29 Jan 2007 12:22 GMT

Sounds like a good idea this one.

thanks

Al

The best option is to borrow a couple of old GSM phones from friends
and buy a couple of Virgin Mobile prepaid SIMS when you get to the UK.

Don't buy anyone's prepaid phones, either here or in the UK as they are
all locked to the networks that sell them, unless of course you are
prepared to leave them behind with friends/relatives.

The UK and Australia have identical network compatability for calls and
sms so that should not be an issue. The only thing to look out for is
that some UK providers operate in the 1800 band and some older mobiles
are 900mhz only. Try a borrow a duel band phone if you have the option.

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Emjaye - 29 Jan 2007 00:06 GMT

Alan said....

> What would I update to here so I can use it in the UK or do I just get a
> prepaid in the UK and ditch it later? What's the most cost effective?

Go the pre-paid route. Overseas roaming, particularly through Telstra is
dear as poison.

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