[Bossman]

What Dr. meant is that, since you have only the 1800 band of the 2 bands used in europe, you would be better off with an 1800 only carrier, instead of a carrier with both bands. Just like if you have a 1900 only phone in the US, you would be better off with tmobile rather than cingular that uses both bands (850/1900).

Most european countries have an 1800 only carrier, Since their entire network is 1800 only you would have service whereever they have coverage. For example, in the UK Orange, Virgin (uses Tmobile's network) are examples of 1800 only carriers. So, you would be better with them rather than say vodafone that used both bands.

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/uk.html