US smart phones in Russia

[Mark Yoffe]

Dear colleagues,
I have never yet traveled to Russia with a smart phone (Google,
Android platform). What happens to it there? Does it function with a
regular US sim card? Does it roam tirelessly leading to huge charges?
What is the best policy regarding that? To block roaming and turn it
into a regular cell phone? Would it even work in Russia?
Any advise on the subject is welcome.
Mark Yoffe, GWU

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