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My boyfriend is in the military and is currently being sent to Japan. I know the idea is kind of ridiculous but do you know about any cell phone company that allows you take a cell phone and use it in another country? I know each country has their own companies but is there something where he can have a local number and call the states whenever? Anything that would give us the option of being able to talk whenever, not just when he is in his room.
There isn't going to be any inexpensive way for you and your boyfriend to talk via cell phone. What you might want to consider is Skype via computer or perhaps if both of you have a BlackBerry, you could use BlackBerry Instant Messenger to communicate or with an iPhone, you can use different apps to communicate, but as far as talking via cell phone, there is no way for him to call you with a local Japan number to the US and not be charged per minute for international calling. You just can't do it. I really think that Skype or instant messaging is going to be the most cost effective way to communicate. Sorry that I didn't have better news for you. If it helps to know, it's not about the different companies, it's about calling from one country to another. 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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