There is one other thing to consider, is their UK GSM phone dual or triple band? I believe Canada is the same as the US, using 850MHz and 1900MHz. I have found Vodafone to be cheaper than Virgin in roaming calls - though that is from an Australia to UK perspective. Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 8/05/2008 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.523 / Virus Database: 269.23.10/1421 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 5:23 PM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist