International travel

I am traveling to NZ for a few weeks. I am trying to avoid fees incurred from incoming calls/texts during my trip (the phone is my camera-I need it on and with me during this vacation)....
If I turn on airplane mode-will that prevent incoming calls and associated fees??
Will turning off MMS prevent incoming texts and associated fees?
My service provider is Verzion, I have not been able to get clear answers at the apple store or from Verizon
HELP!!!!!

Yes, and yes.
But I suggest getting a better camera. the iPhone has a fabulous camera FOR A CELL PHONE. It doesn't compare to even a basic pocket camera. And if iOS crashes (which it has been known to do) you will lose all of your photos.

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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

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.

International Travel Request Project Help..urgent..

Hi,
Our project is International travel request. Wat we planned to do is, to select from and to locations we are displaying 2 world maps one for selection of from field and the other is for to.
So i have downloaded world map illustrater file... how can i use that map to give links to the countries and map to the corresponding from and to fileds..?
Thanks in advance.

I suggest you look at implementing the Google Map api its really easy to setup. It would save untold hours of work and you have virtually absolute control over it. I did a custom map solution before Google API was available for Action Script and I'll never do that again.

International travel tips

Any international travel tips for the iPhone I should know about. I know to take the Roaming off,but anything else?

Where are you going?
Ask you carrier to unlock your phone.
Get a local SIM card, it makes life really easy for looking up information/maps on the go. Plus, it's cheaper.

International travel and multiple-day events with time zones

I can't see how I can set an international travel easily as one event, e.g. from 2010-01-11 20:30:00+11:00 to 2010-01-11 07:10-10:00. I can set both as in one Time Zone, but that is not what I want. I want to set as my itinerary from a travel agent says, e.g. the start and end in different Time Zones. Although I can enter the departure and arrival as two events, that is not what I want to do. The air travel is one event, not two.
Also, I often want to set schedules for multiple-day international meetings using the local time of the meetings while my iCal is still in my own Time Zone, but this is not possible. As soon as I select All Day in a new event, the Time Zone option disappears. Of course, I can change my iCal Preferences to use the target Time Zone (instead of my local one) and then set the meeting schedule, but this is not what I want to do. I want to be able to select a different Time Zone for multiple-day events while I am in my own Time Zone.
These are rather common problems in any internatioanl businesses I suspect. It would be really handy to tie iCal with travel itinerary applications. If this is possible, I also would be able to get the information directly from travel agents in iCal format and it is a great potential for developing such applications.
Does anyone know whether these are possible in iCal or whether Apple may be working on it?
I also can't find a Feature Request for Apple, to ask about it. Does anyone know where to find it?
Thanks.
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I just didn't get the context here. Do you want to display multiple rows within one Outlook calendar event? If yes, I think it's impossible.
Please reattach the sample which will be very helpful for others to understand your requirement, then possibly provide a solution.
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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

Trophy data connection lost after international travel on GSM

There is a discussion going on at Windows Phone Central regarding the loss of data or 3G connectivity on the Trophy after returning from international travel where the Trophy is used with a SIM card on a GSM network. http://forums.wpcentral.com/trophy/182373.htm
It seems that this is a different flavor of the issue people have had using the HTC Connection app. In any event, the only remedy is to factory reset the phone when you get back from overseas, or, using Zune, revert to a backup, which means pre-Mango, then update to Mango again.
If anyone else is having this issue please make noise to Verizon and HTC so they get on it and solve it. Yes, the Trophy works overseas, but you should not have to factory reset your phone every time you get back.

Ditto. Just spent 10 days inTurkey & Germany. Trophy data & voice worked flawlessly overseas on GSM. Returned to US, no 3G data. Spent 2 hrs. with tech support and six different technical types, each supposedly having “deeper access” into Verizon’s systems, all to no avail. Each tech seemed to be working off the same flow chart because we went through the same series of useless questions with no resolution to the issue.
Ultimate solution – hard factory reset. This either needs to be a Trophy or Mango issue as wife’s iPhone 4S had no issues either abroad or upon return.
How can you advertise the Trophy as a “global” phone when you need to do a hard reset every time you come back to the States? Undocumented “feature”??? Come on Verizon, either fix it or give us phones that work!

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.

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.

IMessage and FaceTime activation error during international travel- WiFi still works

I am travelling out of the US for a few months and had been successfully using my iPhone 4s through wifi (no international plan, just using wifi features). I left a wifi zone and upon my return, my iMessage and faceTime are both showing me errors when I input my AppleId- that the ID and/or password are wrong. I've changed my password through my phone, through iTunes, and through the Apple ID website to no avail. My ID and password work for everything else.
Also, I am additionally getting an error message that my iPhone and cloud cannot be backed up now either.
Please help if possible- I am out of the US for a few more weeks to months.

In order to activate FaceTime and iMessage, the phone has to be able to send an SMS. So, if you put your phone in Airplane mode and turned WiFi back on or have turned off roaming, the phone won't be able to send that text. Sending a text, even internationally, shouldn't cost you more than about fifty cents.
Best of luck.

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.

Playing music & using non-communication functions with international travel

I'd like to be able to play music and access my contact list on my iPhone while traveling internationally, while temporarily disabling the phone, voice mail, and all incoming and outgoing communications. The roaming fees are just too high while out of the U.S.A.
But does this mean sacrificing being able to use the iPhone's music, contact list, and other functions that don't require a satellite signal? Right now, I'm just turning off the phone when out of the country, for fear of excess charges with receiving voice mails and internet data transfers. It seems like a waste that I can't even turn the phone on to listen to music when I'm traveling.

It does not. Simply activate Airplane mode. This will disable the cellular antenna only (you can even reactivate WiFi). Deactivating the cell antenna will prevent all phone calls, text messages and EDGE/3G data usage.
All functionality that does not require cell service will remain active.
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International travel with iPhone

will need to be able to charge my phone in Italy. Is there a recommended international charger/converter that folks recommend?

Here are a few I found on Amazon :-
http://www.amazon.com/Lenmar-AC5-Travel-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00013BL18/ref=sr16?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213108005&sr=8-6
http://www.amazon.com/Five-Piece-Adapter-Plug-Set/dp/B000SOA3C8/ref=sr110?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1213108051&sr=8-10
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Adapter-Compact-Countries-Radian/dp/B000FCPHOW/re f=sr118?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213108087&sr=8-18
All less than $16

Shared Photo Streams – frequently turning on & off during international travel?

Hello,
I have an Iphone 5 (IOS7) as well as a newer Ipad and Macbook Pro. I use several shared photo streams, some of which I am the “host/share” and others for which I am a “member.”
I will be traveling internationally with Iphone and a reasonable cellular data plan; I will have Wi-Fi in my hotel. I want to be conscious of international cellular data usage. Ideally, I would like to turn off photosharing unless I am on Wi-Fi since the number of shared photos and videos (posted by others) can use a lot of data. I imagine there are numerous complications with doing this.
When I turn off sharing for my device, I assume that all the shared pictures on my device will disappear.
When I turn sharing back on for my device, I assume that all (or a subset) of the shared pictures on my device will re-download to the device (including the specific streams that I host/share?).
I have photo sharing turned on for my other Apple devices that will remain in the US. If I turn off photo sharing on my phone, will the streams I share (“host”) disappear on my friends/family devices? Although I use my phone for 100% of the actual photo sharing activities, having photo sharing turned on via other devices with the same Apple ID should keep the stream alive-and-well for my friends/family?
The heart of this question is whether the act of “hosting” a photo stream is more device or Apple ID specific (or something else).
I appreciate any thoughts on my assumptions above.
Ideally, I am really looking to put photo sharing on “pause” or a type of “airplane mode” whenever I am using international cellular data and could then download any new photo sharing updates whenever I happen to be on WiFi. But I am thinking that this is just not the way it was designed. Given the all the complications above, is my best option to just turn photosharing off for the whole trip and then turn it on afterwards? It would seem that frequently downloading the photo stream contents each time I turn photo sharing back on (when on WiFi) would be a pain.
Thanks.

Here's what I was just told by an AT&T support person. And I quote, "If you are going outside of the Continental US, just don't bring the phone. Period." Not a great or helpful response.
I am going to Canada tomorrow and called ATT to see how to proceed with using my iPhone up there. The (very nice, by the way) support person told me basically NOT USE IT AT ALL! I am willing to accept roaming charges on phone use which is all I really need but the problem is that anytime the phone is on, it may (or may not) be looking for a network and may (or may not) send data. So, even if I didn't use any Wifi or Edge features, and even if I go to use say a public Wifi network, I may still get hit with pretty big charges.
I am not usually one to complain but you know what....THAT'S INSANE!
This was not all all clear in any of the research that I did before the purchase. I still love using the iPhone but I was told that if I am EVER outside the 50 states, don't use it at all. Not as a phone, not as an internet device, not nothing.
If I am wrong, please let me know but it seems pretty crazy that you can't use your phone like other phones outside of the continental US.

Notified Verizon of International Travel & The Fraud Dept Suspends My Service for One International Call

I called Verizon to notify them that I would be out of the country traveling to Portugal and Spain. Based on the customer service representative's advice, I added international calling to my plan. While in Spain, I called my daughter. My phone stopped working. Luckily, it was near the end of my trip and I had internet access at the hotel to communicate with my family. When I arrived in the U.S., my phone did not have service. I called Verizon three times and finally learned that they had suspended my phone service because of suspected fraud. My one call from Spain had somehow caused them to suspend service even though I had called to activate international calling. I did not receive any type of notification that my service was suspended. Today, three weeks after the call from Spain, the fraud department called and were on the verge of suspending my service a second time. If I had not answered, they were suspending my service. I understand that preventing fraud is important, but I am very upset that my service was suspended when I did everything that I was supposed to do to use Verizon's international calling feature. Today, the representative said there was not a note in my file about my previous call to the fraud department. Why would they suspend my service two weeks after reinstating it? Is one call from Spain enough to warrant suspending service when a customer has international calling? What can I do to prevent this happening in the future?

I called Verizon to notify them that I would be out of the country traveling to Portugal and Spain. Based on the customer service representative's advice, I added international calling to my plan. While in Spain, I called my daughter. My phone stopped working. Luckily, it was near the end of my trip and I had internet access at the hotel to communicate with my family. When I arrived in the U.S., my phone did not have service. I called Verizon three times and finally learned that they had suspended my phone service because of suspected fraud. My one call from Spain had somehow caused them to suspend service even though I had called to activate international calling. I did not receive any type of notification that my service was suspended. Today, three weeks after the call from Spain, the fraud department called and were on the verge of suspending my service a second time. If I had not answered, they were suspending my service. I understand that preventing fraud is important, but I am very upset that my service was suspended when I did everything that I was supposed to do to use Verizon's international calling feature. Today, the representative said there was not a note in my file about my previous call to the fraud department. Why would they suspend my service two weeks after reinstating it? Is one call from Spain enough to warrant suspending service when a customer has international calling? What can I do to prevent this happening in the future?

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