andicap

We're moving to the U.S. and wondering if our U.K. corded and cordless phones will work in the U.S. IF we have the correct voltage regulator (a step-up device) and plug adapter.

Thanks!

ag

Ash UK/US

Welcome to Expats

Why would you want to bring them? They are dirt cheap here save the hassle.

andicap

Is there usually spam at this site?

Anyway, I own a nice phone and handset. A step-up costs about 5 pounds and I already own the plug adapters. On Ebay, a corded/cordless combo like the type I own can be had -- with shipping -- for about 30 pounds. That is cheap I grant you (considering I'd have to spend 10 on the step-ups), but I'm still asking the question.

I'll guess I'll see if the U.S. telephone companies know the answer.

GeoffM

It's usually gotten rid of pretty quickly. Where are you seeing it?

You could always RTFM for the phone... you'll need a different plug than the UK one (the phone plug) but it may have come with an RJ45 anyway (I think that's what they're called).

andicap

Wow, they did get rid of the spam pretty fast!

Thanks for the reply but I did RTFM and it did not say. Called the company that made the phone and they didn't know.

andy

GeoffM

If the company that manufactured it doesn't know then who does?! Generally, as Ash was saying, it's usually easier just to buy a new electrical item over in the US. You presumably have something more than a basic phone so maybe that doesn't apply so readily.

Mind you, many people don't even bother with a landline these days, it seems. Maybe you need one though, eg working at home.

Bob

Chuck it.

If it's cordless, you won't be allowed to use it in the US.

Leslie

Are cordless phones illegal?

Bill_S

I think Bob means that the radio frequencies used by cordless phones in the US and UK are different. UK phones might use a frequency band that is not approved for phone use by the FCC.

Leslie

Phew.

SDDep

Yes they are....I believe the phone police are enroute to your house as we speak...

emailrob

Give it away to a friend and buy a new one when you get here. You'll feel better about it

Even better, get Skype or Vonage and don't even thing about getting an (overpriiced) phone line. Many people manage with cellphones only or calls via skype or vonage handset. We have a Skype handset on our local home network. Its great - but honestly we could easily do without it and use cellphones. call prices are same for landlines and US. All included on your minutes cross network.

fatbrit

Oh for gawd's sake!

Sell 'em in a car boot sale before you come along with your toaster and curling iron and kettle..

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11540389

Leslie

They've made it now where I can't talk on my cell phone or smoke crack in school zone so I wouldn't be surprised.

SDDep

And god forbid you are smoking crack and talking on your cellphone at the same time...double trouble...$300 fine for the phone and $25 for the crack...