Freddie--this topic interests me, b/c I'll be in F/P in November, and I will also be leaving my precious dog with a housesitter. I don't understand much of the technical talk, but I did just get onto cingular and they assured me that there was international roaming. I don't even CARE what the cost is, I just want to be able to be in touch with the gal who's caring for my beloved dog. I'm having a REALLY hard time being GONE that long (nearly 1 month).