Palm Treo 650 (GSM)
Traveling to Philippines--Do I need to unlock my Treo 650?
I just bought a Treo 650 and had to order it--I should receive it this week.
I'm traveling to the Philippines which is 900/1800 I believe. If I want to buy a Sim Card over there and get a local number, do I need to have my phone unlocked? Until last week I was unfamiliar with the whole concept of unlocking a phone.
Thanks.
I'm traveling to the Philippines which is 900/1800 I believe. If I want to buy a Sim Card over there and get a local number, do I need to have my phone unlocked? Until last week I was unfamiliar with the whole concept of unlocking a phone.
Thanks.
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I think I found the answer on another board:
Any GSM phone, locked or unlocked, can be used overseas provided they're a designated "world phone", which minimally is 800/900/1900Mhz. The Treo 650 is quad-band, 800/850/900/1900 and is a true world phone.
The distinction between locked and unlocked when it comes to overseas use is:
A locked phone requires you to continue to use your carrier's SIM, so you will pay the expensive overseas rates for using your phone overseas. You would have to rent an unlocked handset to use when overseas if you wish to take advantage of using a local pre-paid SIM.
An unlocked phone allows you the choice of using your carrier's SIM or buying a pre-paid SIM at an airport, which allows you to take advantage...
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Any GSM phone, locked or unlocked, can be used overseas provided they're a designated "world phone", which minimally is 800/900/1900Mhz. The Treo 650 is quad-band, 800/850/900/1900 and is a true world phone.
The distinction between locked and unlocked when it comes to overseas use is:
A locked phone requires you to continue to use your carrier's SIM, so you will pay the expensive overseas rates for using your phone overseas. You would have to rent an unlocked handset to use when overseas if you wish to take advantage of using a local pre-paid SIM.
An unlocked phone allows you the choice of using your carrier's SIM or buying a pre-paid SIM at an airport, which allows you to take advantage...
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