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I wanted to know if while in the UK callers will hear the international ring tone dialing when calling me? And when i return calls will my name and number appear to them?
When someone calls you, they are calling your number wherever you are. Your carrier is using the international network to transfer your call to you, but the caller likely will not hear an international tone. When you return a call, your US number will display because you are calling from your phone. You aren't using another number, so they will see your phone number when you call them wherever you are. Just be aware that when someone calls you, you will be paying international roaming charges and it will cost the same when you call them back. In the UK, it will likely be a minium of $.99 a minute - more if you don't have a discounted monthly roaming feature. I hope this helps. Thanks.DebiN
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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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