International Services

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International Services

If you have a device with AT&T service or a Verizon BlackBerry 8830 or BlackBerry Storm you may request activation of the international roaming feature through our office so you can use your existing device while traveling. Please allow 5 business days lead time to process your request and be aware that international roaming must be activated prior to leaving the country.

Please see the ATT Travel Guide or the Verizon Global Site for specifics about whether your device will work in a particular location.

If you are traveling abroad and do not have a global capable device, you can rent a cell phone or smartphone from CUIT. The current prices are listed below, and in most cases include setup of the device to access your Columbia email account. In some instances (Business School, Law School, etc.) you must contact your internal IT department to complete setup. For this reason, please submit your rental request at least 5 business days in advance. Any request submitted less than 5 business days in advance will be assessed a $200 expedite fee.

Cell Phone Rental

$25 per week plus per-minute usage charges

Smart Phone Rental (*BlackBerry or Treo subject to device availability)

$150 per week plus per-minute voice and data usage charges (new rate effective June 15, 2007)

International Data

Unlimited international data is available only for the devices below for $64.99/month

ATT BlackBerry
ATT Treo
ATT iPhone
Verizon BlackBerry 8830
Verizon BlackBerry Tour
Verizon BlackBerry Storm

International PC Card Data

100MB International (AT&T and Verizon)*+: $139.99
200MB International (AT&T)*: $229.99

* For ATT users International data connect includes 5GB of domestic data with $.00048/KB overage. International data plans cover data data usage in Data Connect Global Select contries. Access to 3G(UMTS)/EDGE/GPRS where available is based upon devide capability and network capability.

+ For Verizon users International data connect includes 5GB of domestic data with $.025/MB overage. International data plans cover data data usage in Global Access contries. Access to UMTS/EDGE/GPRS where available is based upon devide capability and network capability.

International Calling

World Traveler (AT&T only): $5.99 (discount on calls made from outside the US)
World Connect: $3.99 (discount on international calls made from the US)

International Text

100 International Text Messages (ATT): $9.99
Pay-per-use International Text Messages $0.25 per message sent from the United States
$0.50 per message sent if you are outside the United States
$0.25 per international message received

International Technical Support

If you are having technical difficulties while traveling outside the US please call the carrier's toll-free number.

Verizon: 908-559-4899
AT&T: 916-843-4685