Many people travel to Norway each year to escape their realities and enjoy new experiences. Escaping reality is always fun, but it's also calming to know that family members can be reached. While you're dog-sledding in the Trysil region and birdwatching on the coast, 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 Norway is easy if you follow the correct procedures.
Purchase the correct plug adaptors from an electronics store before you leave home so that you can charge your cell phone while in Norway. Norway uses plug types "C" and "F."
Use a transformer that can handle 230 volts, which is the voltage used in Norway, when charging your cell phone. Your cell phone will likely fry if you do not use the correct transformer.
Call your cell phone provider to make sure that they offer phone coverage in Norway. Ask to be upgraded to international roaming.
Consider renting a cell phone or SIM card to use with your personal cell phone if your cellular company does not offer coverage in Norway.
Know how to dial locally within Norway. If you are dialing a place in Norway with the same area code as which you are calling, just dial the number. If the number has a different area code, dial area code plus the phone number.
Know how to call the United States from Norway. First dial "00" (this is the international prefix to dial outside of Norway). Then dial "1" (this is the international code used to dial to the U.S.). Follow that by the area code and phone number.
