Thanks smeg36. So it looks like it will at least be of use as a router if not a modem too.

I think this is my final question now:

I've got a 'normal' radio that picks up FM / AM and short wave that I'm going to take with me. I've also got a 'digital' (DAB) radio. Is it worth taking the digital one to the states, or have they not yet got a digital radio system, or perhaps already have a system that's incompatible?

Cheers guys

Once again guys, thanks a lot for your help with my questions about networks - I didn't realise it would start such a lively debate

I've got another question before my move stateside (not much more than a week to go now!). Will I be able to use my wireless modem/router that I currently have here in the UK? I'm no expert (understatement), but I'm pretty sure over here you have different types of modem depending on whether you get your broadband through cable or through you phoneline (ADSL?). I get mine through the phone line if that help.

Hope someone out there has the answer

Thanks a lot for your input pdtp, smeg36 and Paul.

I'm not sure which option to go for, but at least now I know a bit better what my options are.

I'm very tempted just to get prepaid to start with and see how it goes. The cingular thing looks a good deal on that. Just to make 100% sure I understand - my imate jamin will work on cingular, won't it??

thanks again guys

Hi Folks,

I'm lucky enough to be swapping Croydon for California in less than a month with a transfer through my company.

I'm going to be there for a minimum term of two years, and am obviously going to get a mobile when I get there. At the moment, my main concern is with networks. Will my imate jamin work on all networks over there? If not, which ones?

I had a search online and only found T-mobile US. Some of the low end tariffs seem fine for me, about 40 bucks a month or something. They mentioned that they do pay as you go, but there were no prices. Anyone know about pay as you go prices over there?

Hopefully someone can help, even if it's just a couple of links or tips of what to search for.

Cheers
Adam