CDMA Phone in Europe

[Scouzer]

Will it work?

I do not need to rely on it...but it'd be nice to be able to call home once or twice.

But if it's a big hassle...I wouldn't. I've heard Europe doesn't really use TDMA...

 

[Sphexi]

TDMA? Nobody in the US really uses that much anymore either. You using some local only carrier or something? GSM is all over Europe, very little CDMA, but mostly GSM.

 

[Scouzer]

Sorry, CDMA. I think that's what it's called. Bell Mobility in Canada...not GSM.

 

[Sphexi]

Ah...makes more sense. Still, you won't find very much coverage in Europe, there's a bit, but it's mostly GSM. There's a few phones that do both, they're more expensive, but if you'll be travelling overseas a lot it might be worth investing. If it's a one time thing, then get on eBay, buy a cheap used GSM phone (unlocked one), and then over in Europe get a prepaid SIM card.

 

[Rogodin2]

Code Divison Multiple Access is not a technology that the Europeans use.

Global System Moblility is the player there.

Don't bother with CDMA.

Rogo

 

[Colt45]

it wont work.

buy a cheap GSM phone.. make sure it has 900 and 1800Mhz (euro frequencies), 850 and 1900 optional (north america).
Buy a pay-as-you go type deal SIM when you get there. (or on ebay).

 

[clickynext]

Yeah, GSM is the only way. The Bell phone is stuck on the Bell network. Can't be unlocked, not easily anyway, AFAIK.