guyinct

Anyone know how to rent a blackberry for use in the Netherlands for a trip there? I need it for voice and data. Travelcells is the only place I've found that rents them but they only work for data. Thanks.

Jean

Here are a couple of websites to review:

http://www.vzwrentinternational.com/...lackberry.aspx

http://www.cellhire.com/content/blackberry.htm

http://www.vodafonerental.com/intern...d=order_online

There are more. Just Google "Blackberry rental."

guyinct

Thanks. Wow - they are all incredible rip offs.

Jean

Well, convenience costs.

If this is for work, will your employer reimburse you or can you write off the expense?

If you have an existing cell contract, you might see what it would cost to add another device temporarily to your account. Or if they'll offer you a better rental deal than what you're finding. BTW, you can buy a refurbished Blackberry 8700 from AT&T for $80.

Seamus

Do you have a bb that you use stateside? If so - and if it is unlocked and the right technology (AT&T and T-Mobile for sure, Verizon if it is labeled "world phone&quot - you can use it internationally. Fees are pretty steep if you use it on your US provider's service, but you can also get a local SIM to use at much better rates. I just ordered from www.callineurope.com a SIM to use with my bb Pearl. I also got the service that lets me keep my US number so that folks in the US who call me will just dial my usual domestic number and it will be forwarded

guyinct

Seamus - thanks. The CallInEurope site looks like the way to go. Do you know of a CallInEurope site based in the Netherlands? (they are based in France)

Seamus

Actually, they are based in Greenwich, CT. I believe they also have bb service for Netherlands, but best bet is to call them - they were incredibly pleasant and helpful.