Would I be able to use this phone in Iraq?

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I have AT&T and have looked into getting one of their blackberry's for over in Iraq. However, the plan is super super expensive per minute. I was told the only way to be able to use my phone over there and not pay outragous charges is to get one that is unlocked. While surfing the web today...I found this phone...NEC e132 Unlocked Triband Bluetooth Camera Phone with Video & Web Access Brand New. Would this mean I would be able to use it over in Iraq by just putting my sim card into it? How would I be charged? Or do I just use calling cards from it?

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It's not the unlocking that makes it cheaper, but the ability to get a local contract (with a different sim in the phone) when you are over there makes it cheaper. Even then, a phone with a high data usage is going to be far more expensive than it would be in either State side or in Europe.

If in doubt, talk to the experts your phone provider.

If you just put your existing sim in the phone when you are in Iraq, the local mobile Teleco will charge your Teleco back home who then charge you, and they will charge you a whopping premium for the privilege! We've had people in here who've run up bills in excess of $1000 per day by doing this!
 
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