Should I bring my cellphone to the philippines?

Question

Because my grandmas said i might lose it so no. But i wanna take pics to put up on myspace. and i want to use the camera on the plane to take a pic of outside when flying or a video.NOT CALLING OR NOTHING CUhZ USING STANDALONE mode but i donno if we will be bale to charge it there since it's a foreign country. and my phone won't even work for calling or texting there anyway. and so should i? or just use the camera we already have? but i wouldn't be able to hold it on the plane. please help im going in two days and donno whether or not to pack it in the bags!!

Answer 1

By all means take your cell phone with you to the Philippines.  When you arrive purchase a local SIM card and change the card with the one already in your phone.  You will be able to make local calls and text using the Philippines grid system.

You will need a transformer to recharge your phone because of the electrical currency being different than the US.

Globe is the best service I have found.

Mabuhay!

Answer 2

If your primary interest is taking pictures, you can buy a disposable digital camera at CVS/Walgreen's/Etc.  That way, if you happen to lose it, you're only out about $10.  It'll probably take way better pictures than your cell phone anyway.

Answer 3

Well, on arrival you will have to buy a SIM card. If you aren't careful, a lot of asian countries steal phones nad what not, I have some experience with that. So if it is a nice phone, I wouldn't bring it. Just buy a disposable and scan the pics to put on myspace or a digital cam these days are quite decent in price as well.