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Post subject: Tips While Travelling With Mobile Phones  Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:04 am |
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According to a recent survey, more than half of all travellers now travel with a mobile phone. And with the added convenience a mobile phone can bring to your trip, this is hardly surprising.
To ensure that you’ll be able to use your phone abroad you’ll first need to enable international roaming with your mobile phone operator. If your mobile phone is on a contract this won’t be a problem, but some pay-as-you-go mobile plans don’t allow this feature.
It’s a good idea to check what you’ll be charged for using your mobile abroad, for calls and texts. Some operators will also charge you to receive calls whilst you are out of your own country as well, so bills can add up without a call even being made!
Reducing Your Mobile Phone Costs While Travelling:
If you are planning a long stay in any particular country, it may work out cheaper to buy a local sim card at your destination. Some operators don’t allow you to switch sim cards, and will lock your phone - your operator will be able to give you more information on this. Alternatively, some independent phone retailers will be able to unlock handsets for you.
Your mobile phone will pick up the strongest network while you are abroad. As this won’t necessarily be the cheapest network you may want to do some local research and look into changing your phone’s settings to pick up the cheapest network.
Mobile Phone Security While Travelling:
Make sure that your phone details are registered with your mobile operator before you travel. If your phone is stolen, contact your customer service department and give them your mobile number and IMEI/serial number so that your operator can suspend your number. Report your loss to the local police and get written confirmation with a crime number for your insurance claim.
Quick Tips On Travelling With A Mobile Phone:
* You’ll need a tri-band phone if you’re travelling to the US or Canada
* Your international access number may vary between countries
* Save important numbers in your mobile phone before you travel
* Take a travel adapter with you to make sure you can charge your phone
* Research the cheapest local networks on arrival
* Make sure you know how much you’re paying to make and receive calls and texts
* Keep a record of your mobile phone’s IMEI/serial number and phone number, in case of theft
* Mobile phones can be a top target for petty theft, so make sure you don’t flash it around too much!
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