Phone won't work in Mexico

[farmerguy]

I am staying in a small town in Mexico.  I subscribe to the international data plan.  The town has a cell phone tower in view, but I have no roaming reception.  Even if Verizon doesn't have compatibility with phone signal it still seems like I should be able to use the wi-fi capabilities of my phone to use the browser and Google apps.  We have great wi-fi signals all around which I am connected to according to the wi-fi settings screen I am viewing .... can anyone help me with this?

[logicman]

You say you have good wi-fi signals but imply you can't use the browser on your phone. Is this correct? Have you been able to successfully use wi-fi before this? If you can connect via wi-fi you might try downloading fring from the marketplace. It's supposed to let you make calls over wi-fi but I have not used it.

Also, regarding roaming, check Mobile networks settings. From the Home screen touch Menu->Settings->Wireless & networks->Mobile networks

Try playing around with those settings.

[AFguy]

@farmerguy,

GoogleVoice will allow you to make calls over wi-fi.  Currently it is available by invitation from a member.  I am a member and have invitations left if you're interested PM me.

[farmerguy]

I would very much like to try your google voice ......[edit] will get me....thank you so much

{edited for privacy}

[fezzik]

Google Voice won't let you make calls over WiFi.  It will allow you to initiate an internet call but it has to be routed through a phone.  If you don't have cell service you won't be able to make Google Voice calls.