I'm spending a week in Ireland this summer and was curious what the functionality of my BB will be? Cost? I'm w/ Cingular. Will I pay add'l fees to get my email/text messages? Will phone calls work? If so will I pay through the nose?

A search through the posts would have given you the answer, as well as a 2-3 second Google search. SMS is not included in below unlimited email. Yes, you will pay through the nose for voice . You need to call Cingular to provision your account for International voice and data roaming before you leave.


Cingular Wireless International | Cingular Wireless

BlackBerry® International $69.99 per month**
Use your BlackBerry device to send and receive unlimited e-mail in the U.S. and around the world in 125 countries. Call 1-866-CINGULAR to sign up now.
BlackBerry® International with Voice $64.99 per month
Combine BlackBerry International with your existing Cingular Wireless voice plan and get a $5 monthly discount off the $69.99 data plan price.
Call 1-866-CINGULAR to sign up now.

Cingular also has an International information line, and they can help you with specific questions regarding per-minute or per-kb rates. I called them before going to Aruba and they were very helpful.