Masaki - Thanks for reinforcing the info I had found on a couple of sites which do indeed point out that their phones are "unlocked". Then, I will just have to buy the right SIM card for FP and should be able to use the phone on other cruises by buying new SIM cards for those countries. It is a bit peculiar but beats having to subscribe to T-Mobile for some long period of time (not to mention pay T-Mobile's high rates). Now I just have to review those sites and choose a phone which will get to me before we leave on PIP in THREE WEEKS. (Docs arriving here on Thursday!!). Cheers, Fred