newbie going to europe with questions!

[weekilter]

Originally Posted by dianne

We are headed to Italy, Switzerland, and France next month and will be in Europe for the very first time.

T-Mobile is my cell phone provider and I'd like to use my Samsung while there, primarily for text messages directed back home to the USA (I've already taken care of getting my account ready for international texts), but I'd like to use it a handful of times for actual calls home or to call ahead to confirm an arrival time along the way, as well.

After I have my phone unlocked what is the cheapest, most convenient, most reliable way to use it during our trip?

It's probably least expensive if you get a prepaid card in each country that you visit. Typically your initial card will have some credit on it. Also, if you're going to be in Europe it might be practical to roam in Europe since the EU mandated lower roaming rates between countries.

If you're concerned about people getting in touch with you it's possible to forward your T-Mobile US account through use of a service such as Kall8.