Will my Samsung Sprint cell phone work in Spain and France?
I am going to Spain and France over spring break, and was wondering if my cell phone will be able to function overseas. I have a calling card and stuff, but I just wanted to know if it would work/have service.
Cell Phones & Plans - 5 Answers
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it will surely work but it will not ve service
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Most likely not. Sprint sold a few Samsung phones for international use, but they were over $500 even with the discount. If there is a SIM card slot, it will work, but you need to get a SIM card. Western Europe did not use CDMA technology for their systems. If the phone does work, using your US service will be very expensive. Well over $1.00 minute. Better to use a calling card. If you need to be reached, buy a n unlocked GSM phone and get a prepaid SIM in Europe. Calling Europe is inexpensive from the US, it can be as low as $.02/minute.
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Im travelling myself at the moment so experienced something very similar! couple of things to do, call up the network ensure roaming is enabled on your phone. roaming allows you to use your phone elsewhere. the network will be able to also tell you which networks should work and the costs,. (be wary of not racking up a bill by ensuring data allowencce is billed heavily when roaming and that to recieve calls can sometimes be charged- check the networks website to confirm the charges. if your a little bit timid about risking racking up a huge bill, buy a pay and go simcard to ensure you dont buit again do check the charges before leaving finally if you want to save a lil money with outgoing calls, ensure your phone is unlocked, this way upon arrival at your destination, if your making lots of local calls, you can buy a local pay and go siimcard and top up saving money! it might be worth bringing a portable internet device too ( e.g laptop or apple iphone)) as using services like skype can really save money on calling back home. using this at a local netcafe/wireless point can really save some dosh. ( i absolutely daily do this now and you wouldnt believe how much I save) enjoy your trip and if your happy with the answer provided feel free to rate my answer. Many thanks
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No. Europe is GSM. Sprint is not a GSM carrier and their phones (other than their global phones) will not work in Europe.
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To know for sure call sprint they have a whole department for international questions and setup. If it will you will also need to add an international package.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What's the best way for an American to legally work in Spain
What's the best way for an American to legally work in Spain?
I plan on going to Barcelona to do a Master's degree. I will need to find part time work to augment my savings and survive. I spent a year studying there already (undergrad) and found it was IMPOSSIBLE to get work without a work permit. How can I legally work in Catalunya?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Marry someone who is a citizen of a country in the EU. Have you gone to the Spanish embassy and applied for a work permit?
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get certified to teach English. If you have specific skills to teach business or legal English, that might be even better. Do a search for CELTA online for certification. I wouldn't recommend the marriage thing. Often used, often abused. The authorities know what to look for in terms of scammers -- and you're left vulnerable to someone else.
I plan on going to Barcelona to do a Master's degree. I will need to find part time work to augment my savings and survive. I spent a year studying there already (undergrad) and found it was IMPOSSIBLE to get work without a work permit. How can I legally work in Catalunya?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Marry someone who is a citizen of a country in the EU. Have you gone to the Spanish embassy and applied for a work permit?
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get certified to teach English. If you have specific skills to teach business or legal English, that might be even better. Do a search for CELTA online for certification. I wouldn't recommend the marriage thing. Often used, often abused. The authorities know what to look for in terms of scammers -- and you're left vulnerable to someone else.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Does anyone know a cheap way to volunteer or work in Spain legally
Does anyone know a cheap way to volunteer or work in Spain legally?
I would like to get a job or volunteer in Spain to improve my Spanish (I previously went to Spain for 3 months) but everything I have found is so expensive or you have to be totally fluent in Spanish. Any ideas?
Other - Spain - 2 Answers
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First, it depends where you are from, what passport you hold. That makes it easier to answer your question. Try the or www.wwoof.org some sort of organic farm, they do offer jobs, set you up with food and bed and you work for it while learning spanish. Try aswell some sort of hostels to work in. Reception work can do great for your Spanish.
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Teach english. You don't need to be fluent in Spain. Here, it is not difficult to work legally. There are no "barriers" like in the US for foreign people. Try contacting English schools in Madrid to ask for a job.. I don't think you'll have problems. I don't know if there is any cheap option because living in Madrid is very expensive (in relation to average salaries). I would suggest you to look for a room mate or a shared apartment.. suerte!
I would like to get a job or volunteer in Spain to improve my Spanish (I previously went to Spain for 3 months) but everything I have found is so expensive or you have to be totally fluent in Spanish. Any ideas?
Other - Spain - 2 Answers
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First, it depends where you are from, what passport you hold. That makes it easier to answer your question. Try the or www.wwoof.org some sort of organic farm, they do offer jobs, set you up with food and bed and you work for it while learning spanish. Try aswell some sort of hostels to work in. Reception work can do great for your Spanish.
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Teach english. You don't need to be fluent in Spain. Here, it is not difficult to work legally. There are no "barriers" like in the US for foreign people. Try contacting English schools in Madrid to ask for a job.. I don't think you'll have problems. I don't know if there is any cheap option because living in Madrid is very expensive (in relation to average salaries). I would suggest you to look for a room mate or a shared apartment.. suerte!
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