Can I use my US cell phone in australia?? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**PymnImmen** · 02-03-2008, 02:22 PM

Can I use my current US number to receive calls from friends n family in the US when I travel, even when Im in australia for work/ pleasure??

I called my provider but was on hold for like 10 minutes and didnt want to deal with it.

Now if I call someone from Australia to the US are they gonna see my caller ID on thier phone???

thnx

**MichaelfromSpace** · 02-03-2008, 03:31 PM

It is dependent upon your carrier.

**Thydaysuh** · 02-03-2008, 03:46 PM

May or may not.

Sometimes it'll come up with a different number.

**Karlmarks** · 02-03-2008, 03:50 PM

OK, you haven't mentione the phone model, carrier, frequencies - (G3?), services you use etc ...

OF COURSE it will work perfectly - and for free!

Seriously, dude, hang onto that phone a bit longer - they'll answer eventually - or check out the provider/carrier's web site as that "should' have the information you're looking for.

**PymnImmen** · 02-03-2008, 04:14 PM

I have a razr v3 and Im pretty sure it can handle any network in the world.
I just need to know if ittl work while Im in autralia on business while my father is critically ill so I can fly back the next day if hes ready to leave this world

**Lauramalina** · 02-03-2008, 04:31 PM

If you are with one of the Big Three (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), then you will be able to send and receive calls without issue while in Australia.

It's going to cost you a small fortune though, so you may want to get some kind of "international minutes" add-on before you leave.

**Karlmarks** · 02-03-2008, 04:33 PM

Sorry to hear about your old man - i know I was pretty upset when mine died.

However, we still need to know your current provider, etc, as whilst the 'phone may work with the protocols that doesn't mean the 'phone networks/providers are compatable or, rather, support each others systems/numbers/protocols etc.
That's why you really need to get the information from them.
Alternatively, have you considered a cheap- prepaid 'phone? You can use it to 'phone the important numbers in the US and leave them the number to contact you in an emergency.

**prehighaltitudesjj** · 03-03-2008, 07:13 AM

If you are with one of the Big Three (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), then you will be able to send and receive calls without issue while in Australia.

It's going to cost you a small fortune though, so you may want to get some kind of "international minutes" add-on before you leave.

Does Australia have those prepaid cards?

My father does a lot of international travel and he has a cell phone just for traveling. All he does is go buy a pre-paid chip to stick in it and everything works as usual.

**Lvnufcdc** · 03-03-2008, 01:10 PM

If you are with one of the Big Three (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), then you will be able to send and receive calls without issue while in Australia.

It's going to cost you a small fortune though, so you may want to get some kind of "international minutes" add-on before you leave.

I dunno if verizon will work or not. It would just depends on if there are any carriers over there in australia that are cdma. GSM will most definatly work though.

To OP, who's your phone provider?

**Lauramalina** · 03-03-2008, 02:28 PM

I dunno if verizon will work or not. It would just depends on if there are any carriers over there in australia that are cdma. GSM will most definatly work though.

I know Telstra used to be CDMA a couple of years ago, but they might have switched, I'm not 100% sure anymore.

Maybe the OP is gone already!?

**rengerts** · 03-03-2008, 02:35 PM

I know Telstra used to be CDMA a couple of years ago, but they might have switched, I'm not 100% sure anymore.

Maybe the OP is gone already!?

Telstra has switched to the Next G network or something dunno cause I don't have a mobile phone, I have no reason for wanting one. I just hear it on the tv ads. I do know that they still use the old network but its quickly becoming obsolete and they are shutting it down. Apparently people have like a year or two to switch to the new network before their phones no longer work.

**Kilsimpaile** · 03-03-2008, 05:07 PM

I know Telstra used to be CDMA a couple of years ago, but they might have switched, I'm not 100% sure anymore.

Maybe the OP is gone already!?

Telstra have closed the CDMA network... it's still up but they are in the process of shutting it down. The end of April and it should be all turned off. So I doubt Telstra are allowing international roaming with CDMA.

The network that has replaced CDMA is 3G HSDPA.

I'd place my bets that you'd be using a plain old GSM band for international roaming, as the US is still yet to get a nation wide 3G network.

If your phone is 3G then I'm sure it would work on the 3G networks.

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PymnImmen Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 528 Senior Member	Can I use my US cell phone in australia?? Can I use my current US number to receive calls from friends n family in the US when I travel, even when Im in australia for work/ pleasure?? I called my provider but was on hold for like 10 minutes and didnt want to deal with it. Now if I call someone from Australia to the US are they gonna see my caller ID on thier phone??? thnx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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MichaelfromSpace Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	It is dependent upon your carrier. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Thydaysuh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	May or may not. Sometimes it'll come up with a different number. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-03-2008, 03:50 PM	#4
Karlmarks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 504 Senior Member	OK, you haven't mentione the phone model, carrier, frequencies - (G3?), services you use etc ... OF COURSE it will work perfectly - and for free! Seriously, dude, hang onto that phone a bit longer - they'll answer eventually - or check out the provider/carrier's web site as that "should' have the information you're looking for. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-03-2008, 04:14 PM	#5
PymnImmen Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 528 Senior Member	I have a razr v3 and Im pretty sure it can handle any network in the world. I just need to know if ittl work while Im in autralia on business while my father is critically ill so I can fly back the next day if hes ready to leave this world Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-03-2008, 04:31 PM	#6
Lauramalina Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	If you are with one of the Big Three (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), then you will be able to send and receive calls without issue while in Australia. It's going to cost you a small fortune though, so you may want to get some kind of "international minutes" add-on before you leave. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-03-2008, 04:33 PM	#7
Karlmarks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 504 Senior Member	Sorry to hear about your old man - i know I was pretty upset when mine died. However, we still need to know your current provider, etc, as whilst the 'phone may work with the protocols that doesn't mean the 'phone networks/providers are compatable or, rather, support each others systems/numbers/protocols etc. That's why you really need to get the information from them. Alternatively, have you considered a cheap- prepaid 'phone? You can use it to 'phone the important numbers in the US and leave them the number to contact you in an emergency. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-03-2008, 07:13 AM	#8
prehighaltitudesjj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	If you are with one of the Big Three (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), then you will be able to send and receive calls without issue while in Australia. It's going to cost you a small fortune though, so you may want to get some kind of "international minutes" add-on before you leave. Does Australia have those prepaid cards? My father does a lot of international travel and he has a cell phone just for traveling. All he does is go buy a pre-paid chip to stick in it and everything works as usual. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-03-2008, 01:10 PM	#9
Lvnufcdc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 404 Senior Member	If you are with one of the Big Three (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), then you will be able to send and receive calls without issue while in Australia. It's going to cost you a small fortune though, so you may want to get some kind of "international minutes" add-on before you leave. I dunno if verizon will work or not. It would just depends on if there are any carriers over there in australia that are cdma. GSM will most definatly work though. To OP, who's your phone provider? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-03-2008, 02:28 PM	#10
Lauramalina Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	I dunno if verizon will work or not. It would just depends on if there are any carriers over there in australia that are cdma. GSM will most definatly work though. I know Telstra used to be CDMA a couple of years ago, but they might have switched, I'm not 100% sure anymore. Maybe the OP is gone already!? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#11
rengerts Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 493 Senior Member	I know Telstra used to be CDMA a couple of years ago, but they might have switched, I'm not 100% sure anymore. Maybe the OP is gone already!? Telstra has switched to the Next G network or something dunno cause I don't have a mobile phone, I have no reason for wanting one. I just hear it on the tv ads. I do know that they still use the old network but its quickly becoming obsolete and they are shutting it down. Apparently people have like a year or two to switch to the new network before their phones no longer work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-03-2008, 05:07 PM	#12
Kilsimpaile Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 495 Senior Member	I know Telstra used to be CDMA a couple of years ago, but they might have switched, I'm not 100% sure anymore. Maybe the OP is gone already!? Telstra have closed the CDMA network... it's still up but they are in the process of shutting it down. The end of April and it should be all turned off. So I doubt Telstra are allowing international roaming with CDMA. The network that has replaced CDMA is 3G HSDPA. I'd place my bets that you'd be using a plain old GSM band for international roaming, as the US is still yet to get a nation wide 3G network. If your phone is 3G then I'm sure it would work on the 3G networks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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