Verizon Wireless International Roaming
In the old
days, we had to qualify our customers as to whether they regularly traveled
internationally or just domestically. For the globe trotters, we recommended
AT&T/Cingular/T-Mobile, the only world options back then. Unfortunately,
none of these carriers worked as well as Verizon in the United States.
Now you can have the best of both worlds. Verizon actually has the lowest
roaming rates of any carrier in premium countries. They also recently
introduced plans that make Mexico part of their local US network minutes.
Doing
business in New York or New Zealand, Global Phone Service will be working
for you.
In addition to accessing the nation's best, most reliable network*,
international business travelers can now enjoy wireless service in over
100 of the world's top business centers in Asia, the Americas, Africa,
Australia and Europe.
Mexico Roaming Just Got More Reasonable
Watch
out for the Mexican roaming bandit. Mexico's state carrier, TelCel charges
$1.49 per minute. Verizon just launched new plans that are perfect for
regular Mexico travelers. Effective May 3, 2009 “Nationwide Plus
Mexico” plans are now available. These include Unlimited Long
Distance to, and no voice Roaming Charges in, the U.S. and Mexico! These
are great plans for anybody who travels to Mexico to work or visit friends
and family. These plans start at $54.99 for 450 minute per month up
to $214.99 for 6000 minutes. They also feature 900, 1350, 2000, and
a 4000 minute plan. All include 1000 minutes of Free Nights and Weekends,
Unlimited Long Distance to Mexico and no voice or roaming charges in
the US or Mexico. Contact us to learn more.
Global Phone Service offers:
* One Phone. Use the same phone in the U.S. and while traveling
abroad.
* One Number. Business associates and clients can reach you
at home and abroad using the same Verizon Wireless mobile number.
* One Bill. Track your U.S. calls and international calls
on one monthly bill.
* One Point of Contact. Call Verizon Wireless at home or
from anywhere in the world.
* One Low Base Rate. Pay just $1.29 per minute, plus long
distance charges when applicable, in over 100 countries.
Get Global Phone Service
Simply purchase Global Phone and a Verizon Wireless all digital calling
plan. When using your phone in CDMA mode in the U.S. and within your
calling plan's home airtime rate and coverage area, your calls are applied
towards your plan's allowance minutes. When using your phone in GSM
mode when traveling abroad in over 100 countries, calls are just $1.29
per minute plus applicable long distance.
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Most
countries
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Premium
counties
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Consumer
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$1.29
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$2.49
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Corporate
customers
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Please check with your Verizon Wireless representative
for business pricing.
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Premium countries
are Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Indonesia,
Kenya, Maldives, Mali, Nepal, Russia, and Sri Lanka. Dr Wireless
Corporate accounts only pay $1.99 in premium countries. Ask us
for details.
International long distance per-minute rates apply in addition
to airtime rates on incoming calls and when roaming in GSM
mode, on voice mail deposits and retrievals. International
long distance charges vary depending on your location when
a call or voice mail is received or retrieved. In most countries
the rate is $0.65 per minute or $1.50 per minute but
can be as high as $9.17 per minute in some countries.
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Dr Wireless Recommends...
RIM's
newest BlackBerry Tour 3G World Edition
This new BlackBerry has a 3.2mp camera, media player and a new
512mHZ processor. It's Hi Res screen and blazing internet browsing
speeds make it the best Blackberry ever.
The Tour also works in Japan and Korea which makes it a true
world device. Also available on the SprintPCS network.
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What
do I need to do to roam internationally?
For
minimal to moderate airtime users, Dr Wireless recommends
roaming with your local wireless service provider. The benefits
are simplicity. Anyone calling your local 7 digit mobile
number will be routed to your overseas destination without
even knowing you are out of the country. While this is the
easiest scenario, it is not the best for heavy users. (see
below)
1)
Make sure you have a GSM phone that is world capable. Most AT&T
and T-Mobile models support international usage. Recently Sprint and
Verizon have began to offer models that support international usage.
The BlackBerry Tour is currntly our favorite world model with both Verizon
and Sprint.
2)
Make sure to contact your wireless service provider and
request they enable international roaming and international
long distance. It is not enough to just purchase a world
phone.
3)
Double check this has been done! We occassionally
find that the carriers may enable only international long
distance and not international roaming which will do you
no good.
4)
It's also a good idea to have a list of the country codes
you plan to call as well as the name of the overseas
carrier your local carrier uses for roaming.
5)
Most phones automatically search for the proper GSM frequency
but not always. Turn your phone off, then on and cross
your fingers! If your phone does not automatically select
the appropriate carrier, it may be necessary to manually
select the appropriate frequency and carrier if there are
more than one roaming partners in the market you are visiting.
6)
Make sure you have the proper plug adapters to charge
your phone. Most world phones are compatible with 110/220volts
but they don't always include the proper charging adapter
for the country you are visiting.
What
Happens if My Phone Doesn't Work?
If
you cannot make or receive calls. Try calling 611 to access
the local carrier. If this does not work, call the (800)
number of your wireless carrier or call our Dr Wireless
support team to trouble shoot the problem and resolve it.
Is
There a More Cost Effective Solution?
Your
wireless carrier would prefer we not divulge this secret,
but here it is! If you are planning on using your phone
extensively or staying overseas for an extended visit, we
have found a way to eliminate roaming charges completely.
Dr Wireless also sells special "Unlocked" International
phones that can be used with any GSM wireless carrier in
the World. Generally, when you buy a world phone from your
wireless carrier, it is "locked" to their network
exclusively. This means that while it is possible to use
it internationally, it will only accept your home wireless
carrier's SIM card. This guarantees they will be billing
you for roaming charges if you use it while abroad. We have
found that it is far more cost effective for heavy users
to bring an unlocked GSM world phone to the country they
are visiting. Simply ask the hotel concierge for the nearest
wireless phone store. Bring the unlocked phone to them.
Tell them you would like to buy a wireless prepaid card
and specify whether you will be using it in their country
only or all over Europe. They will insert their SIM card
and assign you a local mobile number with voice mail and
a pre-determined amount of prepaid minutes. It is then necessary
to notify your friends, family and /or business associates
of your new overseas mobile number. Simply use a credit
card to pay for additional minutes if needed. The beauty
of this technique is all roaming charges are completely
eliminated. The other major benefit is that in most of Europe,
inbound calls are totally FREE and do not even count against
your provided minutes. This means that even calls from the
United States don't cost you a cent! Contact us for further
details.
Dr
Wireless can also save you up to 85% on international wireless
calls originating in the USA. Ask us for details. No monthly
costs involved, just pay as you use. Many countries in Europe
are under $0.10 per minute. WOW!
International Internet countries and carriers
This is a list of the countries where International Internet service
is available. To see coverage, rates, and provider information, select
the wireless service provider for the country in which you will travel.
The hot deal is using a BlackBerry device while roaming overseas. Verizon
can calendar your travel dates and temporarily change your domestic
BlackBerry e-mail and internet browsing plan to their international
$69.99 per month version. This plan includes unlimited web browsing
while abroad as well as e-mail.
Country
Wireless Internet service providers
How to make international calls
It's
easy to make international calls on your wireless phone.While
traveling outside the US:
Back
to the US
(just
add the “+” key) Dial the “+” key 1
area
code local
number
To
another country
Dial
the “+” key country
code city
code local
number
Within
the country city
code
local
number
From the US to
another country
Dial the “+” key country
code city
code local
number
To
access the "+" key:
Nokia -
press "*" key twice in rapid succession.
Sony Ericsson - press
and hold the 0 key until the "+" sign appears.
Motorola - press
and hold the 0 key until the "+" sign appears.
Samsung - press
and hold the 0 key until the "+" sign appears.
Blackberry 6210 -
press Alt (bottom, far left key) and the letter “I”
Treo 270 - press
the blue button and then the “g” key
Pocket PC - pull
up the keyboard and press the [123] button in top left corner.
Select "+" from the resulting screen.
Country
Codes
Alaska
1
Albania 355
Algeria 213
American Samoa 684
Anguilla 1-264
Antarctica (Norfolk & AET) 672
Antarctica (New Zealand) 64
Antigua/Barbuda 1-268
Argentina 54
Armenia 374
Aruba 297
Ascension 247
Australia 61
Austria 43
Azerbaijan 994
Bahamas 1-242
Bahrain 973
Barbados 1-246
Belarus 375
Belgium 32
Belize 501
Bermuda 1-441
Bolivia 591
Botswana 267
Brazil 55
British Virgin Islands 1-284
Brunei 673
Bulgaria 359
Cambodia 855
Cameroon 237
Canada 1
Caicos Islands 1-649
Cayman Islands 1-345
Chile 56
China 86
Christmas Island 672
Cocos Island 672
Columbia 57
Costa Rica 506
Croatia 385
Cyprus 357
Czech Republic 420
Denmark 45
Domestic Calls 1
Dominica 1-767
Dominican Republic 1-809
East Atlantic Ocean—
Immarsat 871
Ecuador 593
Egypt 20
El Salvador 503
Estonia 372
Falkland Islands 500
Fiji 679
Finland 358
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France
33
French Antilles 596
F.Y.R.O.M. (Macedonia) 389
Country (G-N) Code
Georgia 995
Germany 49
Gibraltar 35
Grand Turk TC 1-649
Greece 30
Greenland 299
Grenada & Carriacou 1-473
Guadeloupe 590
Guam 671
Guatemala 502
Hawaii 1
Honduras 504
Hong Kong 852
Hungary 36
Iceland 354
India 91
Indian Ocean—
Immarsat 873
Indonesia 62
Ireland 353
Israel 972
Italy/Vatican City 39
Ivory Coast 225
Jamaica 1-876
Japan 81
Jordan 962
Kazakhstan 7
Kuwait 965
Latvia 371
Lebanon 961
Liechtenstein 423
Lithuania 370
Luxembourg 352
Macau 853
Macedonia 389
Malaysia 60
Malta 356
Mauritius 230
Mexico 52
Moldova 373
Monaco 377
Montserrat 1-664
Morocco 965
Netherlands 31
Nevis 1-869
New Caledonia 687
New Zealand 64
Nicaragua 505
Nigeria 234
Norway 47
Country (O-Z) Code
Pacific Ocean—
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Verizon
also offers... the Blackberry 8830 World Edition,
The BlackBerry Storm World Edition, The Motorola Z-6C and several
other Samsung Windows 6.1 SmartPhone PDA's
