Here is an article from one of my co-workers on
Guidelines for Using a Cellphone Abroad
Additionally for anyone who has cingular wireless here is what they told me when I called the number for international.
I have a Motorola V557 w/ Nation 450 Rollover & 5000 Night/Weekend & Unlimited Mobile-To-Mobile Minutes plan
1. Standard International: What my phone has now
- France/Italy/Spain: $1.29/minute (in & out going calls)
- if phone is on and get a VM - you are charged for airtime per the above rate
- if phone is off and get a VM - you are not charged for airtime
2. Discounted Plan:
- France/Italy/Spain: $5.99/month
- will prorate for 15 days since I am out 5/24-6/7
- however encourage you to keep until end of June just incase there is any late billing that occurs
- $0.99/minute (in & out going calls)
- breakeven is at about 20 minutes vs. above plan
- if phone is on and get a VM - you are charged for airtime per the above rate
- if phone is off and get a VM - you are not charged for airtime
3. Unlock Code: to get new SIM card over there
-Requested through International Customer Service
-Will get an email with codes if I am approved in 5-7 business days