# European/International Phones? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 22, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934 "2009-07-22T18:34:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/1 "2009-07-22T18:34:27Z")
My brother is going overseas for an un dertermined amount of time, starting in Amsterdam. He is just getting a one way ticket, no real plan. I want to make sure we stay in contact though. I called verizon and they wanted an extra 35 bucks a month on top of the standard data package for his bb. plus its $.50 to send a text and $.05 to receive one. anyone know of any companies that maybe do a pre-paid international plan? or any info really would be great thanks. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/2 "2009-07-22T18:40:43Z")
maybe try to get a unlocked prepay tmobile/at&t phone? have him buy a prepay sim card when hes there ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/3 "2009-07-22T19:05:25Z")
unlocked gsm phone with prepay sim card. otherwise, you gotta pay to play to keep your same number… ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/4 "2009-07-26T18:53:30Z")
My brother has the BB storm, is that easily unlockable? ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/5 "2009-07-26T19:26:57Z")
i know u can get codes off ebay ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/6 "2009-07-26T19:37:24Z")
I sometimes forget that google\>nyspeed for certain things. [http://forums.crackberry.com/f86/how-get-storm-unlock-code-101858/](http://forums.crackberry.com/f86/how-get-storm-unlock-code-101858/) gives a phone number to verizon where you call and they give you a code. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/7 "2009-07-26T19:40:04Z")
i hear verizon wont give a unlock codes for the storm. but good luck trying ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/8 "2009-07-27T05:33:15Z")
Is really using a Verizon phone over seas cheaper than a GSM phone unlocked on a new plan? ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/9 "2009-07-27T05:35:18Z")
Last night verizon called me asking if they can talk to him (he is on my plan) and the guy sounded like he was going to be able to unlock it for him. that link I posted has many people claiming success. He will just have to buy a prepaid sim card and switch the phone over to GSM. I guess there are user changeable settings in the phone once its unlocked. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/10 "2009-07-27T11:42:58Z")
I’ve been looking in to this as well. There are several options as I see it. 1. Unlocked Phone + Prepaid Sim - Usually these end up in low outgoing rates and free incoming calls. The problem is you don’t get your current number. 2. Current Phone + Int’l Roaming - Get to use your phone number, but will likely be paying $1+ per minute. 3. Skype / VOIP / SIP via WiFi - Low cost, need to be in a WiFi hotspot. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/11 "2009-07-27T12:20:48Z")
> [@walter](#): > > I’ve been looking in to this as well. There are several options as I see it. > > 1. Unlocked Phone + Prepaid Sim - Usually these end up in low outgoing rates and free incoming calls. The problem is you don’t get your current number. > 2. Current Phone + Int’l Roaming - Get to use your phone number, but will likely be paying $1+ per minute. > 3. Skype / VOIP / SIP via WiFi - Low cost, need to be in a WiFi hotspot. dot ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/12 "2009-07-27T12:25:44Z")
> [@walter](#): > > 1. Skype / VOIP / SIP via WiFi - Low cost, need to be in a WiFi hotspot. Depends where you go too. Some countries in the east VoIP is illegal so make sure you look into it before you leave. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/13 "2009-07-27T12:54:41Z")
> [@walter](#): > > I’ve been looking in to this as well. There are several options as I see it. > > 1. Unlocked Phone + Prepaid Sim - Usually these end up in low outgoing rates and free incoming calls. The problem is you don’t get your current number. > 2. Current Phone + Int’l Roaming - Get to use your phone number, but will likely be paying $1+ per minute. > 3. Skype / VOIP / SIP via WiFi - Low cost, need to be in a WiFi hotspot. 1. Find a hotel that is pager-friendly and has a payphone bank. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/14 "2009-07-27T12:55:17Z")
I’m not gettin a sig on my beeper. ---
**Author:** ![FiftyCheven](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fiftycheven/32/4950_2.png) [@FiftyCheven](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FiftyCheven)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/15 "2009-07-27T13:01:05Z")
could always rent an international phone…comes with european chargers etc. [http://www.roadpost.com/international\_cell\_phones.aspx](http://www.roadpost.com/international_cell_phones.aspx) ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/16 "2009-07-27T13:01:46Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > 1. Find a hotel that is pager-friendly and has a payphone bank. Hahahahha ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/european-international-phones/70934/17 "2009-07-27T13:18:54Z")
Why rent a shitty used phone when I have a perfectly capable non shitty unlocked phone already?