http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/cell_phone Questions tagged with 'cell_phone' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:34:18 -0800 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:34:18 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/22831/Unlocking%2Dand%2Dusing%2Da%2DGSM%2Dphone%2Din%2Dthe%2DUK Cell phone unlocking and international usage (using a U.S. phone in the U.K.) I have a GSM world phone, and I'm travelling to the U.K. this weekend. I'd like to be able to buy a prepaid SIM card and an international calling card once I arrive. I know my (T-Mobile, Samsung) phone needs to be unlocked first. Are the online cell phone unlocking services reliable? Can anyone recommend a cheap, trustworthy service?<br> <br> Once I get to London, how hard will it be for me to find a prepaid SIM card that I can plug into my phone? Is this something that's sold at corner markets, or will I need to find a specialty cell phone shop, or am I not going to be able to find this at all? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.22831 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:34:18 -0800 cell_phone GMS SIM_card unlock world_phone mr_roboto