How to Use a Cell Phone in Bermuda

Bermuda is a tropical destination whose popular season begins around Easter. While you're people-watching in Hamilton City and exploring Crystal Caves, you want to make sure that you are able to use your cell phone in the case of an emergency. Using a cell phone in Bermuda is easy if you follow the correct procedures.

Things You'll Need

• Plug adaptor
• List of important phone numbers
• Transformer

Instructions

1. Ensure that your cell phone charger has the correct plug for Bermuda. Bermuda uses the same plugs as the United States, so unless your charger was purchased in another country, you should not need a plug adaptor. If your charger has a different plug type, purchase plug adaptors "A" and "B" from an electronics store before you leave home so that you can charge your cell phone while in Bermuda.

2. Use a transformer that can handle 120 volts, which is the voltage used in Bermuda, when charging your cell phone. You might destroy your phone if you do not use the correct transformer.

3. Inform your cell phone provider that you will be traveling to Bermuda and ask if they offer coverage there. Inquire about being upgraded to international roaming.

4. Consider renting a cell phone or SIM card to use with your personal cell phone if your cellular company does not offer coverage in Bermuda.

5. Know how to dial locally within Bermuda. Bermuda does not have area codes, so just simply dial the phone number.

6. Understand how to call the United States from Bermuda. First dial "011" (this is the international prefix to dial outside of Bermuda). Then dial "1" (this is the international code used to dial to the U.S.). Follow that by the area code and phone number.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to charge your cell phone each night using the correct plug adaptor and transformer.