I do not think any conversion is necessary. GSM is meant for Global
communication. I have a Motorola tri-band (v60i) that I bought in USA
and am currently using in India without any modifications.

However, you may want to check for Instrument locking by US service
providers. They have to provide you with instrument unlocking code and
information; otherwise, the local SIM card will not operate in your
instrument.

Had this problem with Cingular and Cingular refused to provide the
information. Had to use Local Motorola service to unlock my instrument.



g. beat wrote:
"Voltes34" wrote in message
m...
Is it possible to replace parts or adjust the circuitry of a GSM cell
phone
(850/1900MHz) originally designed for the USA in order for it to be used
overseas where the operating band is 900/1800MHz ?
How prohibitive or complicated could it be for an average electronics
technician?

If it's not a feasible process, are there at least good uses for parts
taken
out of the unconvertible phones for use in an almost similar phone model?
(ex. Nokia 3290 parts for Nokia 3210)

Thanks for any information!


Contact your local Cingular store or dealer