lwr32 <whiterabbit32@gmail.com> on Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:57:03 -0800:
>Wifi should be fine for iMessage. Making and receiving calls needs an international plan. I think data use over 3G needs an international plan too. Best advice is to call up your carrier and find out.
Speaking for myself:
An international plan is not *required* for using any 3G service, but
it is likely to be cheaper.
I live in the Netherlands, and I happen to have all my traffic with
T-Mobile NL, a subsidiary of T-Mobile in Germany.
I have a smartphone (not an iPhone) and an iPad.
I could add an international plan to either subscription.
I could also buy a short-term international ticket.
First, I'd have to activate this option on my profile page.
Then, upon crossing the Dutch border, I'd receive a text message
inviting me to buy such ticket by texting back or by visiting a
website.
Pricing depends on duration and zone (distance). It seems to cover the
cost of roaming.
Note:
There is the gamble of how much one actually uses (minutes, messages,
MB), so what would prove the best approach with hindsight.
--
Chris Laarman
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