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i want to take my phone with for travel in the states, but then i'm going to australia, i don't beleive it has been unlocked for overseas calling but is it still possible that i could call/ receive calls. i will not need it when i'm in australia just worried about receiving calls from the states while there
You can only receive or make calls abroad if you have your carrier enable international roaming. It's not about unlocking, it's about the service. Your carrier has to have a roaming agreement with a carrier in Australia and if you have Verizon or Sprint and don't own a WorldPhone, it won't work. If T-Mobile or AT&T is your carrier, you can use your phone in Australia, if international roaming is enabled. Be aware that calls that you receive or make will be billed at a per minute rate of well over $1.00 a minute. Check with your carrier for the rates. I hope this helps. Thanks. debin
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DebiN
Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and 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 and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). 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 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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