Frank,
Thanks for that info.
I wonder if the have the smaller SIM cards for the iphone 4?
Frank,
Thanks for that info.
I wonder if the have the smaller SIM cards for the iphone 4?
Unlikely, but the instructions to cut down a regular SIM to fit in an iPhone / iPad are easily found on the Internet.
Yea I actually know how to do this and would make it my plan B. Not to be confused with the female contraceptive.
I've got a NET 10 phone that is a Nokia.
It now has run out of airtime and stopped working with my prepaid Personel.
Chip, which has been loaded with 30 pesos of time.
It is not economical to re-up the Net10 time by calling the USA.
Is there any one with knowledge of how to get this to work.
With bypassing the Net 10 block?
If not, does any one have a phone for sale so I can put my chip in it.
And it running?
Jackpot
I'm not familiar with your phone, but if it's just locked, then many cell phone places can unlock it. I paid 50 pesos or so the last time I did this. Included a sim card and time too.
Try this place. I used it and have had no problems.
[url]http://www.myworldphone.com/?Gclid=CID1-4idjKQCFQT5iAodJDESIg[/url]
[QUOTE=Jackpot; 412885]I've got a NET 10 phone that is a Nokia.
It now has run out of airtime and stopped working with my prepaid Personel.
Chip, which has been loaded with 30 pesos of time.
It is not economical to re-up the Net10 time by calling the USA.
Is there any one with knowledge of how to get this to work.
With bypassing the Net 10 block?
If not, does any one have a phone for sale so I can put my chip in it.
And it running?
Jackpot[/QUOTE]
Hey guys,
Got my old 5 year old cell phone back on the air with the help of a shop owner.
Shop is between Paraguay and Cordoba on right side, walking with traffic flow, 100 yards from Cordoba.
Still trying to find a place that can unblock the Nokia Net 10 curse.
Jackpot
Thought I would reactivate my 3yr ago phone with CTI but their big store on Florida couple streets up from Gallerias Pacifico was no longer there, seems to be renamed Claro now and everyone complains their coverage is bad.
So unless on a really tight budget or you get an apt with loaner phone, it's pretty cheap to buy a new one.
On Florida couple streets up from Galleria Pacifico side exit onto Florida is a small authorized vendor of Personal. There is a much larger company owned store from MovieStar a block up but they told me only contract phones, no pre-paid.
295p for basic good enough Motorola, only comes with 10p air credit so throw in another 100p card and fairly cheap $100 US all in.
Tip- address they ask you for is two levels below pro forma. Seems you just give any address, no check. Asked for any I'd but didn't insist on passport, drivers license was fine.
Told me 2 hrs to activate, ended up taking 6. And unlike last phone from CTI, text messaging was not functional until I returned the automated vocemail telling me phone was now active and asking for some code or "codigo" to enter. Punch in any number and text messaging enabled
HELP!
Got ripped off today and need a cheap replacement cell phone.
Please PM me if you can help.
Jackpot
[QUOTE=Jackpot; 416071]HELP!
Got ripped off today and need a cheap replacement cell phone.
Please PM me if you can help.
Jackpot[/QUOTE]I've got one I'll give you Mr. Cheap-O, come and get it! . LOL
Anyone using a rented or other smart phone in BA?
I know, it is one more thing to get ripped off, darn it!
Just thought it would be nice for navigation and web browsing when out and about.
I'm guessing a rental would be exorbitant or non-existent. Also I'm not up to date on what services are offered. Do they have 3G?
OK thanks!
Of course there is 3G service available! I don't understand why you think there wouldn't be?
You can use any phone which can work at 850/1900MHz; Quad band phones are working without a problem.
If you are afraid of getting ripped off, you can buy a local cheap phone for AR$179 at Fravega. If you ask TL, he might be able to help you with getting one. (Make sure you bring your passport, since they will register the SIM card in your name.)
Eh thanks Mr. Seaman, maybe it was an outdated post I read on one of the travel forums. Or perhaps it was questioning whether 4G / LTE was widely available at this time, I dunno, I am not much of a techie.
So I appreciate you setting me straight.
Like I said I wouldn't mind having a data plan as well just for fun and utility.
This TL guy, his name keeps cropping up, sounds very knowledgeable!
Best regards,
[QUOTE=Seaman; 420908]Of course there is 3G service available! I don't understand why you think there wouldn't be?
You can use any phone which can work at 850/1900MHz; Quad band phones are working without a problem.
If you are afraid of getting ripped off, you can buy a local cheap phone for AR$179 at Fravega. If you ask TL, he might be able to help you with getting one. (Make sure you bring your passport, since they will register the SIM card in your name.) [/QUOTE]
Can anyone tell me a good place where I can easily purchase a micro-sim and a pre-paid data plan for my iPad? I'd prefer a place where I can make the purchase quickly with a minimum or absence of Argentine bureaucracy.
[QUOTE=Hooky; 420909]Eh thanks Mr. Seaman, maybe it was an outdated post I read on one of the travel forums. Or perhaps it was questioning whether 4G / LTE was widely available at this time, I dunno, I am not much of a techie.
So I appreciate you setting me straight.
Like I said I wouldn't mind having a data plan as well just for fun and utility.
This TL guy, his name keeps cropping up, sounds very knowledgeable!
Best regards, [/QUOTE]Man, I only know about prepaid phone cards and long term plans but we can go and check it out.
I'm not a phone guy but the Argies are like this :
If they can fake it, copy it, steal it, make money with it or forge it then you can get anything you want!
Best bet :
Buy an unblocked phone on E-Bay that will work in BA for very little. Even used.
When you arrive I will get you a sim card and you are in biz!
There is a cell phone Hack where you can have FREE CELL MINUTES for life!
Or untill they catch you!
TL