Squeak 17 #1 August 23, 2007 can i buy a cheap prepaid cell phone for my jaunt in the states? something i can just leave behind at the end? Our bands here are different to the statesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSBIRD 1 #2 August 23, 2007 Maybe an AT&T Go Phone will fill your needs. Seems like the phones are usually lower end units. AT&T has good coverage in the US as well. http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/go-phones/ BASE359"Now I've settled down, in a quiet little town, and forgot about everything" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #3 August 23, 2007 if you use GSM, get them unlocked and stick any prepaid SIM card, and you'll be good to go... Other wise you are stuck with cheap pre-paid phone.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 August 23, 2007 Quoteif you use GSM, get them unlocked and stick any prepaid SIM card, and you'll be good to go... Other wise you are stuck with cheap pre-paid phone. dont you guys work on a triband system there?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 August 23, 2007 Quote dont you guys work on a triband system there? They work on the patchwork quilt system there. It's archaic. Network operators "block" the phones so you cannot use it with other SP's sims. That went to court here 10 years back. If you buy a phone, whether on contract or cash - it's your phone. No one has the right to "block" it. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #6 August 23, 2007 The USA uses 850 & 1900 MHz for GSM, whereas the rest of the world uses 900 & 1800 MHz. A lot of newer phones will handle all these bands, meaning you can just drop a SIM card in. What model phone do you have? (I'm off in 15 min, so if I don't reply, PM me). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 August 23, 2007 Quote The USA uses 850 & 1900 MHz for GSM, whereas the rest of the world uses 900 & 1800 MHz. A lot of newer phones will handle all these bands, meaning you can just drop a SIM card in. What model phone do you have? (I'm off in 15 min, so if I don't reply, PM me). LOL I have CMDA no sim card at allYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #8 August 23, 2007 Virgin Mobile phones are $10-$50 and are prepaid. T add time you buy a card. All one price.min in US, not sure if overseas is more or not http://www.virginmobileusa.com/phones/catalog.do "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 August 23, 2007 You can get a low-end phone on a pre-paid plan from any of the major carriers and MVNOs here. AT&T and Verizon are similarly priced. If you go into any Wal-Mart you should be able to find TracFone too. Depending on what airport you arrive in, you should be able to pick up a pre-paid phone there.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 August 23, 2007 Quote You can get a low-end phone on a pre-paid plan from any of the major carriers and MVNOs here. AT&T and Verizon are similarly priced. If you go into any Wal-Mart you should be able to find TracFone too. Depending on what airport you arrive in, you should be able to pick up a pre-paid phone there. Thanks Max You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #11 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote You can get a low-end phone on a pre-paid plan from any of the major carriers and MVNOs here. AT&T and Verizon are similarly priced. If you go into any Wal-Mart you should be able to find TracFone too. Depending on what airport you arrive in, you should be able to pick up a pre-paid phone there. Thanks Max No problem. If you get stuck finding one of the "big brand ones" (hard to imagine), 7-Eleven convenience stores have a pre-paid services, or go to Disneyland and get a "Disney Mobile". But, if you fly into LAX, or JFK, you'll certainly find a vendor before you leave the airport.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #12 August 23, 2007 Quotecan i buy a cheap prepaid cell phone for my jaunt in the states? something i can just leave behind at the end? Our bands here are different to the states When we get the dates i will get you one sorted outhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
