AboutDebiN Expertise I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM (AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel (iDEN)). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience Over 15 years in the telecommunications field in the United States.
Expert: DebiN Date: 7/5/2008 Subject: International in the USA
Question My friend is flying here today 7/5/2008. Her phone is based in Hong Kong. I need to send her a proper address via text messaging for her Customs landing form. I know how to call her when she is in Hong Kong, but how, what numbers to dial when she lands in Los Angeles? Thanks
Answer Hi Glen -
So here's the good news. You call someone's cell phone number the same way regardless of where they are when you call them. You also send a text message the same way. It never matters where the person is, whether in Hong Kong or in the US, you always dial their number the same way regardless (same with text messaging). I hope this gets to you in time and let me know if you need anything else. Just send her a text message like normal and hopefully she will get it. Keep in mind that if her wireless provider does not support international text messaging or if she does not have international roaming as part of her plan, she will not be able to communicate with you via cell phone while she is in the States. Thanks. DebiN
