Peru Cell Phones

In the years passed, the Dales have taken a Mobal World phone on our mission trips. A Mobal cell phone is not at satellite phone, but a phone that is capable of utilizing any cell tower that is available. In essence, if you can get a signal, you can use this phone. internationa cell is differentThey will be taking their phone again this year (for emergencies).
 
With the progression of cell phone use worldwide, you might be able to use your own phone in Peru. Last year, a few of our group that use Verizon, were able to get service in Huanta. I would recommend that you check with your provider about accessibility of international calling.
 
No cell phone service:

• No alarm clock. Many cell phones use the service to maintain the internal clock.
• no calender
• no calls
• no texting

International cell phone service:

• Calls $2.95 per minute
• If texting is available (.25 each)
• Very limited service
• Service is good in Ayacucho and Lima
• Service is limited in and around Huanta.