BBM for International Traveler

I got my z10 today. I do not have a BB before and I use mutiple sims in various countries. It was my understanding that BBM should connect through wifi as well. All I get is a screen saying No BlackBerry Data (BBM is unable to connect to the server. Please try again later) Any thoughts?

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My primary reason for buying an iPad is for travel in Europe. I live in an area of the US where Verizon rules. Is Verizon's 3G model good for international travel? I'm hearing conflicting views.

My primary reason for buying an iPad is for travel in Europe. I live in an area of the US where Verizon rules. Is Verizon's 3G model good for international travel? I'm hearing conflicting views. Any advice appreciated.

Verizon uses CDMA.
The rest of the world uses GSM.
The wifi will work, if you find a hotspot.
The 3G will not, unless south Korea moves to Europe.

Should you choose Verizon for international travel?

Background: My wife and left for Italy for a bicycle and sightseeing tour. We arrived on June 26th and hoped to communicate using the international plan. We understood that we could not use data due to expense but hoped to keep in contact when bicycle riding by using Verizon services. There was a problem with the activation of my wifes phone so I called customer service on the 28th. It was explained to me that there was a tremendous back log so after an hour and a half on the phone I hung up. Naturally I did not want to use my vacation time on hold with Verizon. The next day after a half hour the worldwide tech people updated her plan. The phone worked that evening but the next day it was in the android mode. Could not use phone for communication or for photos...not to worry the Verizon team would come through...On the 30 it was explained to me that the phone was inoperable but Verizon would have a phone waiting for wife when we returned on the July 9 th. The uptake was that we could not use the phone for communication or photos.
When I returned to United States I contacted customer service and explained the situation. Customer service was very polite but policy dictated...Verizon would reverse international charges on my wifes phone but not my phone. The reasoning for this request was that Verizon greatly impacted my vacation by not allowing me to communicate with my wife when touring and she could not take photos for three quarters of vacation. I do not believe that this is an unreasonable request.
The topper is there was no phone here when we arrived. Again tech services were very polite but policy dictates. I could not pick up a phone at a local store and I would have to pay $12.95 for overnight shipping. I explained that I thought this was unreasonable because it was Verizon's fault but policy dictates.
What I learned is that Verizon policy is not customer centered but profit centered. Verizon talks the talk customer service but does not walk the walk.
If you choose to Verizon for international travel make sure you have a back up plan and do not expect customer support

Background: My wife and left for Italy for a bicycle and sightseeing tour. We arrived on June 26th and hoped to communicate using the international plan. We understood that we could not use data due to expense but hoped to keep in contact when bicycle riding by using Verizon services. There was a problem with the activation of my wifes phone so I called customer service on the 28th. It was explained to me that there was a tremendous back log so after an hour and a half on the phone I hung up. Naturally I did not want to use my vacation time on hold with Verizon. The next day after a half hour the worldwide tech people updated her plan. The phone worked that evening but the next day it was in the android mode. Could not use phone for communication or for photos...not to worry the Verizon team would come through...On the 30 it was explained to me that the phone was inoperable but Verizon would have a phone waiting for wife when we returned on the July 9 th. The uptake was that we could not use the phone for communication or photos.
When I returned to United States I contacted customer service and explained the situation. Customer service was very polite but policy dictated...Verizon would reverse international charges on my wifes phone but not my phone. The reasoning for this request was that Verizon greatly impacted my vacation by not allowing me to communicate with my wife when touring and she could not take photos for three quarters of vacation. I do not believe that this is an unreasonable request.
The topper is there was no phone here when we arrived. Again tech services were very polite but policy dictates. I could not pick up a phone at a local store and I would have to pay $12.95 for overnight shipping. I explained that I thought this was unreasonable because it was Verizon's fault but policy dictates.
What I learned is that Verizon policy is not customer centered but profit centered. Verizon talks the talk customer service but does not walk the walk.
If you choose to Verizon for international travel make sure you have a back up plan and do not expect customer support

I would like to temporarily unlock the device for international travel

I'b currently in a 8weeks travel to Europe from US. I've an ongoing 2y contract with ATT, 10gig plan with 2 phones. Phones are not paid in full yet, as Im only 11 months through the 24 months term. However, I've made 1000USD security deposit when purchasing the phones. I've never missed a payment, and I plan to be using ATT service when I'm back. Moreover, Im not going to suspend it, but pay in full every month like I always did. I've tried using the unlock form, but it wouldn't allow the unlock since I am on an ongoing contract. I have contacted support and they agreed ATT is safe since they have 1000USD security deposit from me just in case anything happens, but they failed to fulfill my request as Im an active client for less than a year (11 months to be exact). They have offered 2 options, to pay a termination fee, or use international package. Both would not work for me, as I'm going to use the services when I go back for another year, so I dont want to terminate. International packages are useless in the country Im going to. I have also proposed that I pre-pay 2-3 more months ahead instead of termination. Of course, I can use 3rd-party unlock options, but I dont want to as I was always loyal to ATT and expected ATT to be loyal in respond. Having the loyal customer is in ATT's best interest. Question: is there any way I can have my unlock request processed taking into account what is said above? There is zero risk to ATT.

Unfortunately no. AT&T will not unlock any device currently under any agreement.
You can try and private message to see if they can help, but I wouldn't count on it.

Need a converter for international travel?

I am traveling to Spain and Morocco and taking both iPhone 4s and iPad Mini. I know I need to take a plug adapter, but do I also need to take a converter, or is Apple's block-style plug sufficient to convert amperage?

You just need an adapter. Read the fine print on your power plug. Any plug that goes from 100-240 is an international capable power plug, and the iPad power brick qualifies.

IPad for international travel.

We are heading for Europe (mostly Italy) and will be in an apartment that has no access to WiFi. I am wondering if It is possible to use a US purchased 3G iPad in Europe. Does anybody have any ideas about whether I can and, if so, what I will have to do to make it work?

You have several choices:
1. You can get an AT&T International Data Plan (note that you must have a domestic data plan first). http://forums.wireless.att.com/t5/Apple/iPad-Wi-Fi-3G-Information/td-p/1925513
2. You can get a local data plan and micro sim in Italy. (Check that 3G is available where you will be staying.) http://areaclienti.tre.it/ac3pages/18455_ITAHTML.htm
3. Another Italian alternative. http://ipad.vodafone.it/
4. Get a Europe-wide micro sim (not any cheaper than the AT&T International Plan). http://www.maxroam.com/Shop/Product/Detail.aspx?ProductId=787
You might find this thread useful: http://discussions.info.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2454003&tstart=0
Also this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2434467&start=30&tstart=0
And the post by Alias808 in this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2494971&tstart=0

Need Help for International Travel Please

I am going to be in Panama for a year. What I would like is:
1) to be able to call phones in the U.S.
2) to be able to receive calls from the U.S.
3) to send and receive texts from the U.S.
This is all I want, but I don't mind if the service packages I buy also include other things.
I would like all three items to be in a package deal so that I am not paying per call/text.
I would love some suggestions because I just tried contacting the Support Chat for over an hour and I need to pack for my trip in a few days!
THANKS!

achyfakey wrote:
1) to be able to call phones in the U.S.
2) to be able to receive calls from the U.S.
3) to send and receive texts from the U.S.
1. Unlimited USA Subscription Skype subscription
2. USA Skype Number
3. Buy Skype credit
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15" vs 17" MBP for international travel

ahhh.... decision time again...
Ready to buy a new MBP for a month long shoot in China. I already have a desktop system with a large display, so this will not be my main Aperture system at home.
Seems like the 15" is the best option on account of the LED screen, lighter weight, smaller size, better battery life. But for some bizarre reason Aperture is NOT loaded on any of the demo units at the two Apple stores in NYC (the Aperture library is on the machines, but not the application itself...weird) so I havent been able to really get a feel for it compared to the 17"
Of course more screen real estate is always nice, but is the 17" worth the extra size, weight, decreased battery time, etc? Trying to keep my kit down to the minimum...
G5 Dual2.0 (PCI-X), 4.5GB RAM, 2TB SATA RAID, 23" Cinema Display + PB G4 Mac OS X (10.4.10)

I've had Titanium 15"s for years, then a MBP17 for the last year. Because I want the 4 gigs of RAM I'll change my mac in august. I'll get the 15.
the 17 inch is too large for public space use (airplane, train mostly) and weights a bit too much for my taste.
If I were in your situation I'll get a 15 and a screen calibrator, and find a way to rent or borrow an external LCD in china, calibrate it and use that as your working screen....
..i'm saying this because laptop screens are a bit stretched for critical work... hope this helps

Beware the loaner phone for international travel

Just got a loaner for Europe-if they try to give you an HTC Imagio, hang up and go to another company. I can't believe Verizon has junk like this in its inventory. It's an old Windows-based phone (must have been a real big winner for Microsoft). The tech in the Verizon store spent 1.5 hrs trying unsuccessfully to transfer my contacts from my Droid. No go. The phone is slow, very difficult to use., not intuitive in the least. Thanks, Verizon, for treating me like your worst customer. Even the techs in the store say its a bad phone. Can't wait until my contract is up. Bye, bye.

You should have SIMPLY ASKED FOR A MODERN ANDROID Moto Droid Pro/Droid 2 GlobalHTC Incridble 2 and other phones.
VZW needs to get rid of the OLD PHONES with the OLD SOFTWARE that are CONFUSING AS HECK to the CONSUMER.

HT1937 I am from the United States and am currently in The Netherlands, then traveling to the UK. I activated my iPhone 4S for international travel using the *288 number, however it is telling me that I have no service.

I also tried resetting the netowrk preferences and that did not help either. Is there anything I can do as I am already in Europe?

You need to call Verizon's global customer service to get your sim card provisioned for use in Europe, or your sim slot unlocked:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/global/support.html

Do I need special adapters for International travel ac power?

I am planning a trip to New Zealand this fall and am wondering if I need more than an ac adapter to fit my iPad2 into the electrical outlets there. I'd hate blow my iPads brains out on the trip

You only need plug adapter.
The iPad charger is rated 100V to 240V. Can be used anywhere.

IPod firewire charger and international travel

I have the Apple firewire charger (model A1070) and I was wondering if anyone knows if it's dual voltage capable for international travel? My digi cam and other chargers all say that they are, so they just need a simple plug adapter, but this charger only says 0.4A Max input.
I was hoping to use my same basic plug adapter for the iPod too, without having to buy the travel kit from Apple for $35.
Thanks!

I've used mine overseas (Scotland, Spain) without any problems.

Not checking the budget for internal order at the time Travel Request creat

Hi All,
I have two issues.
(1) We activated travel managment in our system for public sector germany. In that case we need to create trip directly from PR05 instead of TRIP. I created budget for internal order but its not controlling and checking budget at the time of creation of the trip. We activated fund management also but i need control at internal order level. Please guide me.
(2) While creating trip in PR05 what ever expenses mentioned in Trip it's committing and also i am able to see in fund management commitments report. We extracted reports based on COSP table. This commitment is not updating in this table. Please guide me which table is showing link between internal order and fund management account assignment objects.
Regards,
sree

thanks for your reply.
I maintained Budget profile and Tolerance limits. I am getting error only at the time of posting in PRRW.But i need to control at the time of saving the trip. I can use user exit to control. If there is any standard functionality of checking the budget at the time of saving then it should be good.
For me main problem is i am not able to get report both trip commitments and fund management details. Please inform me in which table internal order and trip commitments are storing.
Regards,
Sree

I travel between countries often for my work. What is the best iphone to use for international calling at a reasonable cost?

I travel between countries often for my work. What is the best iphone to use for international calling at a reasonable cost?

All six Uk carriers carry the iPhone officially and micro sims are very common therefore
PAYG is very common in UK every carrier offers a number of packages but all commitment free
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1937
List of Turkish Carriers within this doc

Some question about International Travel

Ok so i know alot of people have question about international travel weather is USA to Canada, Canada to USA or where ever.
So i just got off the phone with someone from AT&T these are my questions for them. i hope it can help, im confuse myself.
*1. I travel recently travel to canada a few weeks ago, when i cross the boarder i switch the data roaming ON and it picks up Rogers Wireless, a few days ago i try i again it said NO SERVICE is something wrong with my iPad?*
NO, consider yourself lucky u didnt get charge for that roaming, your ipad well not work out of the US unless u buy one of our International plans that AT&T has provided. The reason for this is so you wont have any unwanted charge or high charge on your bill.
*2. If i was to buy a sim card from Canada and pop it in to my US ipad well it work?*
Honestly that's something you can try at your own risk, it's design for AT&T so by switching sim cards it may affect your ipad such as running slow, virus, crash. You can try it, i dont work for Rogers so i know nothing about them, i work for AT&T so i can only tell you about our plans and i wont lie to you.(I THINK U JUST DID) This ipad is not unlock just like the iphone so it well only work with AT&T.
*3. If i pop my sim card out and put in an international sim card well it affect my plan at all or in any way?*
Yes it can, right now your on the unlimited plan if you put in a different sim card and then re-put in ur AT&T one chances are you're going to loose your unlimited plan and have to settle for the newer plan. That's why AT&T has reduce it's international plans so people are more likely to use it. It's a contract we sign with Apple, if u want to use in canada you can always buy an Ipad in canada and use their plan. (***)
At the end of this conversion i was just more angry with them. All in all she told bottom line is dont do anything stick with AT&T and pay for international plans. So i have to pay over price data plan if i want to use it intertanional? or i have to buy an ipad for each international places i go to?
Has anyone try or done any of the 3 ive mention and did it affect ur plan or ipad in anyway?
Thanks
Andy

Ok so here's a little more info
I called AT&T again today asking them the same question the guy was more helpful then the one yesterday. Even though he kinda told me the same saying that the ipad need to be unlock. , Afterward he transfer me someone from Apple. The lady told me
1. The ipad is UNLOCK so dont bother trying to get it unlock.
2. she doesnt see why sticking in another sim card from one of the apple ipad carrier is a problem. U would just have to sign up activated it like u would when u first got it.
3. Contact phone company (my case Rogers) to see if they carry the mico sim cards.
4. She doesnt see why it would affect the current plan u have now.
So at the end of all that she told me, seem like AT&T is just telling you, you cant do this or u shouldnt do that is simple THEY WANT YOU TO USE THEIR PLANS.
so with that i said i just want to let everyone know. I'm gonna go pick my Micro sim cards from Canada in a bit and sign up for thier plan we'll keep everyone updated if anything change or how it work

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