Is an adapter all I need to charge my cell phone while in Scotland?
Posted by
Scotland
505 posts
Almost all phone/camera/IPod/computer chargers these days are dual voltage.
I strongly suspect that the chargers are all made in the same batches, and then they just stick on different printing and a different plug depending on the country or region the order is going to...
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Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23290 posts
Assume so BUT check the voltage input on your charger. If it says something like, "Input: 120-240 VAC" you will be OK
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32213 posts
Amanda,
As mentioned in a previous reply, you will need to check the "Input Voltage" rating of the Cell Phone Charger. If it states "100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz", then it will work fine in Europe. For use in Scotland you'll need the large UK style Plug Adaptor.
I'm assuming your Cell phone is with a network that will work in Europe (AT&T, T-Mobile)? Which network are you with? Also, the phone handset must be a quad-band model, equipped with the frequencies used in Europe (900/1800 MHz).
When you first arrive in Scotland, you may have to do a network search, but after that it should work fine.
Hope this answers your questions.
Cheers!