Hi
cattletruck thanks for your reply and additional confusion

on this matter. Thankfully I don't think it will be a factor in my situation.
Anyone else with cross-Atlantic experience who has or had mobiles that fit into this dilemma care to comment and assist on the compatibility concerns?
I could buy the phone anywhere, but only when I know whichever side of the "ponds" (Atlantic OR Pacific...)would be better to purchase from.
Regards,
R.D.