Going from UK to USA on holiday want to take my mobile phone?
Question by florayg: Going from UK to USA on holiday want to take my mobile phone?
I was wondering how I find out about cost of using it ( I’m on contract with Orange) for calls inside USA and texts to and from UK. Would I be better to buy a cheap pay-as-you-go as I am worried about losing it can anyone who has done this advise me? thank you
Best answer:
Answer by NOLA guy
You have to check with Orange by calling customer service to get the roaming cost for the USA, and verify your phone (handset) & service plan will work in the USA. Ask about international calling/roaming plans that might save you money.
You also need a plug adapter to charge your phone in the USA. Chargers almost always accept any voltage, but the UK and USA have different style outlets. It will be a lot easier to find a USA adapter in the UK than in the USA.
If you expect to make very many calls within the USA it will certainly cost less if you buy a prepaid USA phone after arrival. Roaming costs are usually quite high. You > may < be able to get a prepaid phone handset that is the same brand as your home handset and use it to charge your UK phone.
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