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Would that mean I could use it as a phone using WiFi? I'm feeling particularly clueless on this issue.
This would only work if your phone can make calls using WiFi. Some can only surf the web. My phone does, but if I solely had to rely on WiFi for service, it's almost useless. When I really need the phone, I'm not in a position to be picking up a WiFi signal.
Since your carrier is Verizon, the first thing you need to check is if your phone is a world phone. CDMA equipment does not work in Europe at all.
Will you have a computer and internet access? Skype worked well for me.
Would that mean I could use it as a phone using WiFi? I'm feeling particularly clueless on this issue.
Well, no--it lets you use google maps and email and check buffistas, of course. The really IMPORTANT things. :) But only phone if you're using something like Skype or Google Voice. And no texts (which I feel like you ought to be able to send texts via wifi....maybe with an app?)
But yes, Airplane Mode with WiFi is how I always have my phone when I'm in foriegn countries--I love my iphone, and if nothing else want to check the time on it since I never wear a watch! But there also tend to be enough places (hotels, cafes, airports, museums) that have free wifi that I can catch up a few times a day. Because I'm addicted ot the connectivity.
But only phone if you're using something like Skype or Google Voice
Will Google Voice let you use it from a non-US IP?
The easiest solution would honestly be to just find a Virgin Mobile store when you get there and buy a pay as you go phone - their website lists the prices:
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Will Google Voice let you use it from a non-US IP?
No clue. But I know you can use Skype ex-US.
But I know you can use Skype ex-US.
To make phone calls as well as its other functions?
To make phone calls as well as its other functions?
Yes, though of course they charge you whatever they charge (which is less than phone companies).
Yes, though of course they charge you whatever they charge
Are the rates the same for calls if you're not a US user? I'm trying to work out how to save my sister money on communication.
Are the rates the same for calls if you're not a US user? I'm trying to work out how to save my sister money on communication.
No clue--I'm only speaking of doing this via Skype-on-your-phone, which you brought over from the US and are using with WiFI.
