I am going to be in Europe three weeks. What is best way to avoid international cell phone rates?
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a type of cell phone and network used in Europe and most countries in the world. Some US cell phone companies use GSM (T-Mobile, Cingular), but many do not. You need a GSM phone in Europe. These are sometimes called “World Phones” because they can be used around the world. In the United Kingdom, a cell phone is called a “mobile phone”. Sources: www.slowtrav.
