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      08-20-2012, 01:03 PM   #8
nybimmerfan
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Drives: 6-Spd Manual MCB M5
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Most of the hotels that we are staying in have either free wifi (in the lobby), sometimes free in the rooms. Most offer paid connection from the rooms. I will just bring along a "magic jack" to make phone calls which has worked for me during my trips in Europe and Asia. I had in the past bought local SIMs to put in my open and "jailbroken" iphone but in all honesty, it was only good for receiving phone calls -- in Europe and most other countries outside of the U.S. one does not get billed for incoming calls (even international calls) but only for outgoing calls. If anybody has turned on international roaming, be advised that the moment you turn your smart phone on and get connected to a local provider you are in danger of getting billed for data and phone calls by your U.S. provider (AT&T, TMobile, etc.) for outrageous amounts. Be very aware of this.
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