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Mobile phones for 2 week family holiday florida

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July 13, 2010 1:15:39 PM

Family of four (2 adults & teens).
we have orange PAYG phones in UK. Concerned about costs of using phones to contact each other while we're there, as well as calls with UK.
Should we get cheap usa PAYG phones when we arrive, get USA SIM cards, (if so which ones are best) or just take phones as they are?
THanks

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Anonymous
July 13, 2010 9:58:48 PM

I wouldn't take UK phones to US -- first the cellular system may be different and secondly roaming charges using a UK phone could be expensive. I'd check with Orange though, particularly if you have a local shop branch near home -- as they doubtless know more than the average user like myself.

I suspect you'll end up buying cheap pre-pay phones once you get there. If prices are anything like UK you should be able to pick something up for under £20 each including air time. Doesn't really matter about the best value for calls as you're probably not there long enough to notice.
July 21, 2010 9:02:34 PM

While in Florida on vacation, we used phone cards. Worked out well. No phone bill surprises!
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