Getting iPhone + going abroad

[thadoggfather]

I'm going to Vienna in the fall and currently have the 3gs that I renewed using a different line's contract (last time I renewed mine was the 3G model, now I'm out of contract or very close to being out of contract). I'll probably want the iPhone 4G but my question is if I get it and renew the contract, can I suspend my account while going abroad?

I'll probably want to use a prepaid phone while out there so I don't incur hundreds and hundreds of dollars in fees. Thanks!

 

[patrickvanzandt]

can I suspend my account while going abroad?

This is a question that can only be answered by your mobile phone provider. Why not give them a call (or e-mail) and ask?

If you are in the U.S. and are using AT&T Mobility, see http://www.wireless.att.com/support/content.do?page=support-home.

 

[Tronic]

From what i've read, if you are out of contract you may place your plan on hold for a period of time and pay a nominal fee for ATT to maintain your phone number. If you are in contract, I'm afraid you are stuck with at least a $40 calling plan. I would suggest popping your iphone sim into a cheapo phone, calling ATT and saying you broke your 4G and then just pay the $40 or whatever a month for the fewest amount of minutes. Then when you get back to the states, pop the sim back into your 4G and call ATT and have them load your plan back up with data/text/etc.