| Who doesn't have a cell phone these days, most | | | | unlocked phones. They often do not work on |
| of us probably can't do without them anymore. | | | | your local web or WiFi, unless this is specifically |
| Those who are looking to buy a cell phone have 3 | | | | specified. Although there are other unlocked |
| options, buying unlocked phones, cell phones with | | | | international phones like the LG Shine (KE970) |
| service or prepaid phones. Buying a new phone is | | | | who will work in the US but you won't be able to |
| for most of us about the look of the phone, but | | | | access the internet. So be sure to check this out |
| when it comes down to choosing an unlocked | | | | carefully before buying your phone of choice. |
| phone there are some important issues to look | | | | 3) Pay As You GoOne question that is often |
| out for. | | | | asked is if you can use an unlocked cell phone |
| 1) Travelling Abroad | | | | with Pay As You Go. The simple answer is yes, |
| Many countries use different frequencies that the | | | | but be ware that not all do. Although generally all |
| cell phones operate on. Unlocked phones come in | | | | you need to do is put your SIM card in, and |
| an US or an international version. If the phone is | | | | you're ready to go! |
| for local use then an US version is sufficient but if | | | | 4) Pricing |
| you have to travel abroad a lot you need to | | | | When buying unlocked phones you need to realise |
| make sure you look out for what is known as an | | | | that you usually don't get them for free with |
| international version. | | | | your chosen service provider.You need to pay for |
| The international unlocked phones have what is | | | | the phone yourself and the prices can be quit high. |
| called four bandwidths. This is very important as | | | | Although you could consider an international phone, |
| some countries you may be travelling to use | | | | because the great thing about these is that they |
| different bandwidth from state to state. An | | | | usually offer huge price savings but the downside |
| example would be roaming, so make sure to buy | | | | is that a lot of these don't offer a warranty. |
| a 'quad band' phone. Most of the unlocked phones | | | | Although sometimes you will be able to find some |
| you will find online are tri band and therefore are | | | | that do offer a 7 day, 30 day or even a full |
| not legally classed as true international cell phones. | | | | warranty. |
| You will find that most truthful sellers online will tell | | | | If you go down the route of buying unlocked |
| you if the phone is international, but most are US | | | | phones and you can't do without surfing the net |
| only. | | | | or staying in touch with your friends via twitter |
| 2) Internet Access | | | | then make sure your phone of choice allows you |
| Internet access and receiving emails on a mobile | | | | to do so. And if you go abroad on a regular basis |
| phones is something that is commonly used. If | | | | make sure you buy an international cell phone that |
| this is an important feature to have on your | | | | has quad band capabilities, so you won't be left |
| phone then make sure to avoid China bought | | | | speechless when it matters most. |