Cell phone in Ireland

Thanks Nancy, it is a GSM device.

Some Curves have the correct frequencies. Some, apparently, do not. What carrier do you use? Not sure about Canadian carriers, but in the U.S. Verizon and Sprint use CDMA and generally don't work. AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM and should work. But I think some Blackberry phones have dual technology and work with CDMA and GSM.

I use Fido, which is part of the Rogers family. Guess I need to call them and find out. Thanks

Seems Blackberry has a dizzying aray of phones and some do and some don't work. I have a 9300 and for anyone is travelling with this phone, yes it will work all over the world. The smart money pays the $12 to get it unlocked so that a sim card from whatever country can be used. Roaming costs are crazy expensive. Thanks for the help folks.
Rob, Toronto

Rob, I'm not too familiar with the Blackberry line of products, but you'll need to check on which frequency bands your phone is equipped with. If it has the 900 / 1800 MHz frequencies, then your phone will work in Europe. The spec's should be in the Manual somewhere. Just because it's a "GSM Phone" is NO guarantee that it will work in Europe! I've encountered tourists in Europe, who had a puzzled look and couldn't understand why their shiny new GSM Phones wouldn't work in Europe. After all, the Rep's at XXX Cellular company told them that it would absolutely work in Europe as it was a GSM Phone. Upon closer examination of the phones they were using, I discovered these were only equipped with the two North American frequencies. Be sure to check that the Charger is designed for operation on 220 VAC. You will of course need a Plug Adapter (the UK style has large rectangular pins). Will you be using the data capability of the Blackberry, as well as voice? Happy travels!

If it's a GSM phone it will work. If it's not, it won't. Check with your regular carrier to find out what type of technology it is.

Rob, Fido and Rogers both apparently use GSM technology.

Paul, Rob said in his first response that his is a GSM phone, so I'm sure he knows the network is GSM, too.

Nancy, I guess I was responding to his post where he said he'd have to call Fido to see if it was GSM, too.

"For the record", Rogers & Fido both use GSM technology. They're actually the same network, as Rogers purchased Fido several years ago, but continues to operate it as a separate entity. Cheers!