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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 6:55 pm Post subject: Roaming with Korean cell phone in the United States |
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I want to buy a new Korean phone that will work in the US and Canada when I am on trips. I heard SK (011) has roaming service. Has anyone done this? Would I have to get a new phone number when I am in the US for 2 weeks or can I keep the Korean phone number? who pays for the calls, etc.?
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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: On your computer screen!
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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The system's were not compatible eariler this year as many of the US military people will tell you. Go figure. I suppose each wants to keep a lock on their market share of cell phone users. Yet, the cell phone makers in korea sell their phones in the US. Years ago, when the cell phone market was new in korea, it was possible to use the US made phone in korea. But that changed once the technology became more advanced. But now I have heard that in a few places in the US, roaming service is available. Phones in the US are fairly inexpensive vs korea. In fact many times the phones are free if you hook up with the cell phone company for a year or so.
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dogbert
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you.
I currently have LG (019) but am willing to switch. |
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whatthefunk
Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Dont have a clue
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Different systems. You can buy a tri band that will work just about everywhere, but expect to pay alot more. |
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baccus
Joined: 09 May 2003
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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i was told if i wanted roaming service, i would have to buy one of the phones that are roaming capable.
samsung makes one brand which says international roaming above the screen on the inside flap. under the phone menu there are a number of various settings
011
autoroam
international roam A
international roam B
japanese roam
i asked a lot of questions and was told this is the only way if i wanted to use my own phone.
otherwise i would have to pick up a phone at the airport.
if someone knows more - please do tell... |
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