Is your cell phone compatible with the USA?

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A stay in the USA promises unique impressions. The Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge or the White House want to be captured for those who stayed at home after the viewing and sent by MMS. Business travelers mainly need their cell phone for telephone contacts. In order for you to be able to use your phone without restrictions even when you are on vacation, it must be suitable for the USA. But is your device suitable?

You have a lot of exciting things to say on vacation.
You have a lot of exciting things to say on vacation. © Joachim_Kirchner / Pixelio

With your own cell phone in the USA

  • Important for the international Cell phone use is knowing the GSM frequencies that your cell phone can cover. In Germany, dual-band cell phones are mostly used; these cover the two frequencies 900 and 1800 MHz.
  • In the USA, on the other hand, the two frequencies 850 and 1900 MHz are used, so you need a corresponding device.
  • Do you want your device in Germany as well as in the US foreign countries use a tri-band or quad-band model. Triband covers three frequency ranges, quadband four. If you want to use as many functions of your mobile phone as possible while on vacation, it should cover four frequencies so that you are always on the safe side.
  • If your cell phone is not USA-compatible and you still want to be flexible, you should get a device borrow or buy a new one, this is especially worthwhile for business travelers who are often in the USA stop.
  • When choosing a new device, you should also make sure that it is not SIM-locked. In this case, you could not insert an American SIM card. For devices that have already been purchased, you could have the SIM lock removed for a fee and so in the Save costs abroad: If you use a SIM card from an American provider, you don't have to Roaming charges.
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  • Note that in the US you have to pay for calls in and out. So that you do not lose track of the costs, you should use so-called phone or calling cards, with the latter you can call credit from a credit.

Is your model suitable for vacation?

If you don't know if your phone is USA-compatible, there are several ways you can find out:

  • Look in the operating instructions or instructions for use. It should be noted here whether you have a dual, tri-band or quad-band model. Also check whether it is noted which frequency ranges are covered.
  • If the instructions are no longer available, look in online shops. Find your model and read the manufacturer's information.
  • Go to the mobile phone shop where you bought your device. We should be able to help you here.
  • Finally, you can contact the manufacturer directly. Find a on the company's website Phone number out, call center employees are usually available for you around the clock.

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