Cellphones: Calling-Using-Buying-Importing-Activating-Renting

Hola.

Yes I've been doing exactly that, looking at GSM phones on ebay, I kinda like the Moto Razr V3.

Here's a guy on ebay selling prepaid SIM cards with data available for $2. 50USD per day which is not bad for my purposes.

Only thing I don't get, the outgoing voice calls within Argentina are 50 cents US per minute. That seems exorbitant.

I've heard that the cards down there you can buy them with bonus deals where the minutes are doubled / tripled etc so the cost comes down a bit.

Not planning on being that chatty but anyway is it really that much to make voice call? Yeah I know why texting was so popular in the Phillipines, etc, basically 2 cents to text, much more for voice.

So what's the deal?

And, thanks for all of your help and advice!

[QUOTE=Hooky; 421212]Hola.

Yes I've been doing exactly that, looking at GSM phones on ebay, I kinda like the Moto Razr V3.

Here's a guy on ebay selling prepaid SIM cards with data available for $2. 50USD per day which is not bad for my purposes.

Only thing I don't get, the outgoing voice calls within Argentina are 50 cents US per minute. That seems exorbitant.

I've heard that the cards down there you can buy them with bonus deals where the minutes are doubled / tripled etc so the cost comes down a bit.

Not planning on being that chatty but anyway is it really that much to make voice call? Yeah I know why texting was so popular in the Phillipines, etc, basically 2 cents to text, much more for voice.

So what's the deal?

And, thanks for all of your help and advice![/QUOTE]There are double and triple your credit bonuses but they only apply to calls that are made from your provider to a cell phone that is using the same provider as you.

Rinky deal!

You may also get 3000 sms to use in 3 FUCKING days!

Cell phone calls are not cheap and neither is texting.

Hack that mother fucker for free calls forever!

Hack that mofo to send you ALL of your girlfriend's messages!

Hack that piece of shit to change your ex-girl's phone number!

Just buy a phone and load it up with cards down here man!

There are 3 phone companies so buy an unlocked phone.

TL

[QUOTE=Jim Mac;421202]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][url]Http://www.amazon.com/Micro-SIM-Cutter-Converter-adapters/dp/B003UEWF8I[/url]

Try this site. Get an unlocked, quad band, phone.

[url]http://www.myworldphone.com/?Gclid=CID1-4idjKQCFQT5iAodJDESIg[/url]

[QUOTE=Hooky; 420906]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![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69; 421218]Try this site. Get an unlocked, quad band, phone.

[url]http://www.myworldphone.com/?Gclid=CID1-4idjKQCFQT5iAodJDESIg[/url][/QUOTE]3G is pretty wide spread now. Even out in the boondocks I sometimes pick it up. Rentals used to be available in the airport but now that I think about it I haven't seen them for a while.

A micro SIM you can cut out of a regular SIM. (As others indicated)

If you get a Personal pre-paid SIM, then you can use their promotion of "unlimited" (?) internet for AR$1. 00 per day. I have no idea regarding the speed etc, but it is the easiest / cheapest way. If you get the SIM at one of the street vendors there will be zero paperwork involved, except for the exchange of 5 or 10 pesos.

OK that gives me plenty to think about.

Main decision will be whether to go to the extra hassle of doing a smartphone for internet and GPS. I'm thinking I'll likely find it too much hassle, as I don't have a GSM smart phone currently and the decent used ones are just a bit pricey.

TL you mean buy the card down there or the phone as well?

Lots of Moto Razr V3's reasonably priced on ebay, just pondering before pulling the trigger.

That's funny about the triple minutes and using all the texts in three days, if what you are saying is true.

Still think $.50USD is a bit steep per minute but I expect we'll work something out.

Cheers everyone, and many thanks for your help!

What does an ipad2 3g go for these days?

[QUOTE=Gato Hunter;421325]What does an ipad2 3g go for these days?[/QUOTE]$6000. 00 pesos for a loaded model I think!

How about the 4?

Pays for your trip dude!

Someone down here needs to sell it for you while you are here or after you leave!

TL.

PS- They stole my speakers that you brought me!

I ordered a 32G Wifi-only of the "new iPad" which was just announced on Wednesday. Rethought it and am thinking about sending it back for a 64G and 4G GSM model.

But the 64G won't get here in time for me to bring it down with me, I was thinking it would be convenient rather than using my CRAPPY NETBOOK! ! !

Not sure what I'm going to do yet.

So do the iPads sell at a premium down there?

[QUOTE=TejanoLibre; 421326]$6000. 00 pesos for a loaded model I think!

How about the 4?

Pays for your trip dude!

Someone down here needs to sell it for you while you are here or after you leave!

TL.

PS- They stole my speakers that you brought me![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Hooky; 421328]I ordered a 32G Wifi-only of the "new iPad" which was just announced on Wednesday. Rethought it and am thinking about sending it back for a 64G and 4G GSM model.

But the 64G won't get here in time for me to bring it down with me, I was thinking it would be convenient rather than using my CRAPPY NETBOOK! ! !

Not sure what I'm going to do yet.

So do the iPads sell at a premium down there?[/QUOTE]Bring your netbook as you'll pay at least 1. 5-2x the USA price and have about zero chance of finding one of the new models for months. Not sure there is any 4G in Argentina that is compatible with the new iPad but 3G / Edge connections will work with a 3G (AT&T) model.

If you are adventuresome, buy the new one and bring the new one down and sell it. You should be able to get $US1000 for it if you can connect with a buyer.

What I meant was that I could bring down the one I ordered or send it back and re-order for the 64G 4G, which won't get here in time for me to bring it down.

By the time tax,"apple care", and a cheap case are figured in, it came to almost $800USD. So depending on whether there would be a market for the 32G Wifi "new" iPad down there, well that may figure into what I do.

Unless I find a new girlfriend down there and just give it to her for a going away present.

[QUOTE=Easy Go; 421340]Bring your netbook as you'll pay at least 1. 5-2x the USA price and have about zero chance of finding one of the new models for months. Not sure there is any 4G in Argentina that is compatible with the new iPad but 3G / Edge connections will work with a 3G (AT&T) model.

If you are adventuresome, buy the new one and bring the new one down and sell it. You should be able to get $US1000 for it if you can connect with a buyer.[/QUOTE]

My sim card from last June was inactivated. You need to ask around to find a new one. You can try an internet place on Callao between Cordoba and Viamonte.

[QUOTE=Big Boss Man;422392]My sim card from last June was inacti_ated. You need to ask around to find a new one. You can try an internet place on Callao between Cordoba and Biamonte. Sorry for the spelling I ha_e a bad key on my computer.[/QUOTE]Thank you sir. That is one of the things I will need to do soon after getting there. Along with finding a gym, getting laid, finding a supermercado, getting laid, finding a PC store, and getting laid. I figure it will take awhile, not the getting laid part LOL.

Any recommendations for a pre paid sim chip? Each company thinks theirs is the best so I'd Like to hear from an actual user. Best signal and coverage most important. Phone is a Galaxy S 2, unlocked. Arriving in BA 6 June.