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The technology and cell phone networks are different in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, cell phones manufactured in the US may or may not work in other GSM networks in other parts of the world.
The U.S. domestic or local cell phones are not compatible in other parts of the world for a number of reasons and some of them are not technology related. It may just come down to inflexible service plans offered by the carriers. First, radio frequencies and encoding services may be different within two companies, even those within the U.S.
Even in the U.S., your phone won't work on the competitor's frequency unless there is a cross billing agreement between the two companies involved. This problem is exacerbated when more than one country is involved
If you want a cell phone which will work in the U.S. and in other parts of the world, a smart consumer will look into 5G technology cell phones that can use the higher level microwave bandwidths to push greater data transfers in the 2100 HZ ranges. This should play in most areas of the world. Often overlooked and pretty important is to buy a multi-band cell phone with the ability to switch networks and use VOIP to make cell phone to cell phone calls.S. actors.
In addition to the single and duals band phones, the triple band has now been followed by a quad band.
Once you purchase the right phone for U.S. and satellite services, you also need to signs up to use the internet service; you must connect with one of the service providers who can use the GSM network. Only three providers in the U.S. have GSM service, Cingular, and T-Mobile.
Even if you purchase service one of these two companies and purchase a tri-band phone, some of the companies routinely lock out so you cannot call off another competitor's network. Unfortunately, it is very difficult or impossible to have a US based carrier unlock your phone for international use. You really need an international cell phone designed to work on a global cell network for best results.
You can buy an international cell phone from the manufacturer which will probably cost the most, you can buy it along with its service plan through an American dealer. People can also purchase international cell phones from local resellers that are often more cost effective than buying a cell at retail. You do have some newer options to buy international phones from new suppliers like ZERO1 Communications, as an example. Costs are often close enough or even lower for international cell phones as for lower power domestic mobile phones.
You can, of course buy overseas, but will face the same compatibility issues in reverse once you return to the U S. You will also find yourself spending an inordinate amount of time arranging for the overseas purchase.
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