Can 4500 be used in Australia?

[rabernet]

I know that this is a strange question, but I've really never had to travel out of country, so I've never had the need to know this before. I just found out yesterday that I may have to travel to Australia for my job for a week, maybe two.

Will the LG 4500 be functional in Australia? And does Verizon offer any service, or how would I go about setting up temporary service while I'm there? Is that even possible? Or should I just make calls home from the hotel landline instead?

It's not imperative that I be able to use it in Australia, but it would be nice, if it's not going to cost me an arm and a leg to do it.

If anyone knows, any and all replies would be appreciated!

Robin

[xikle]

I don't know if the 4500 would work or not, but Verizon does phone rental for international travel. Verizon international
You could also probably pick up a world band GSM phone (900/1800) and just buy a prepaid SIM card when you get there, or you could pickup a calling card and use it from the hotel.

[rabernet]

Thanks for that link! Wowee!!!! I think I'll pass. $300 deposit and $1.49 a minute for calls. I don't need to call home that bad, and can probably get something set up temporarily with my long distance company (or couldn't I buy an international calling card somewhere?)

I've got about six weeks to get my game plan in action, thanks for your help!

Robin

[xikle]

You can pickup LD calling cards just about anywhere. Most of those cards can be used to dial internationally. The prepaid AT&T calling card comes to mind. Using one of those cards is a lot less then $1.49 a minute. Here's a link for calling card rates. I've used calling cards before, it worked pretty well for dialing LD in the US, I don't know how it would work for international dialing but I would guess it would work the same.

[rabernet]

Thanks xikle, you're the best!

Robin

[CWick]

For just a few weeks, probably not worth looking into a cell phone solution. A calling card or two, and you should be good to go.

I am going to be in San Juan PR in April for a week, but it looks like PR is included in Verizon's America's Choice network...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

[gobears]

CWICK -- I used my VZW in Puerto Rico a few weeks ago and it worked great. The roaming light was flashing (I had a Moto v60i at the time), not solid which is supposed to mean you are still on the AC coverage. I will let you know when my bill comes in if I have any 'extra' charges.

[Tony E!]

Originally posted by: CWick For just a few weeks, probably not worth looking into a cell phone solution. A calling card or two, and you should be good to go. I am going to be in San Juan PR in April for a week, but it looks like PR is included in Verizon's America's Choice network...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

Cwick, you know what would be real funny is if you hopped on a taxi and the driver was that same one with the Slider, remember that one?