Thread: Cellphones: Calling-Using-Buying-Importing-Activating-Renting
+
Submit Report
Results 151 to 165 of 551
-
03-10-13 12:37 #401
Posts: 13Any gotchas with an iPhone 4's?
I'm planning to turn up with the smartphone I use routinely in England; which I fear will cost a few pounds a megabyte for 3 G, and a pound or so a minute for phone calls.
Is using an iphone going to be like walking around with a Rolex, constantly worried about theft, or are they now as ubiquitous in be. A. As in London?
Is wifi ubiquitous enough that I can avoid using 3 G data?
Is it possible to buy a low-end PAYG stupidphone for a trivial price, or do you have to be a resident for that?
-
12-21-12 01:25 #400
Posts: 1099I use unlocked Iphone 4, with no issues in BA on local sim cards with 3 g / data.
-
12-21-12 00:00 #399
Posts: 12Thanks guys. IPhone 3gs seems like a solid choice. Checked on ebay, it can be factory unlocked without jailbreaking for $3! I'll probably jailbreak and unlock it for practice and fun, since I have time anyway. Of course, this all depends on bootrom and such.
Originally Posted by Daddy Rulz [View Original Post]
-
12-20-12 13:03 #398
Posts: 2808Iphone 3Gs
I have one as well, if you get one make sure the modem firmware is 06. 15. 00 if not you will have to hack that as well to use AR sim chips. To find out select Settings- General- About then look towards the bottom. Mine started life as a normal Iphone and I had to Jailbreak- unlock- update the modem firmware to get it to accept any simcard. Unlocking and jailbreaking are not that hard, the last step has a significant failure rate and if it does you will brick the device. That's why I suggest checking it before buying it.
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-upd...-4.2.1-unlock/
-
12-20-12 11:56 #397
Posts: 374Originally Posted by Davenyc [View Original Post]
-
12-20-12 09:47 #396
Posts: 488Originally Posted by Davenyc [View Original Post]
-
12-20-12 07:48 #395
Posts: 12Recap
I read back to 2010, and this is what I gleamed. Basically, I can get a cheap prepaid phone upon arrival from Movistar or Personel for calls and text, got that much. I see there is 3g data available for navigation and such, but I obviously need a smart phone, does it absolutely need to be unlocked? I've never dealt with an unlocked phone before. I'm not worried about getting robbed, is there any smart phone I could purchase here used on ebay that I should lean towards?
-
08-23-12 12:06 #394
Posts: 58I have had Claro for the last year and have a buddy add credits to my phone before I return. The kiosks merely need the number and carrier and my old Motorola Razr V3 works good enough for me to talk and text. My mini computer is for emails and the internet. I am going to try my luck with a Kindle Fire this trip as well at a BsAs hot Spot. Will post if it works.
MB
-
08-22-12 22:35 #393
Posts: 1064Personel 9 months without use+activate within five minutes of buying time at airport
My ancient cell with ancient sim is still cranking away. Use my newer top of the line 4 g verizon cell for wifi-can send photos, watch the news, read a book or newpaper just fine. No gatita would ever want to steal my old trusty motorola v197 which has a good radio, great battery life and english / spanish word completion with the accents and tildas.
I own 3 of them--all purchased on ebay for us$25 or less
-
08-12-12 18:20 #392
Posts: 823Wonder what's been happening with Bob?
Originally Posted by AllIWantIsLove [View Original Post]
-
08-12-12 18:16 #391
Posts: 823Good to hear Mplexy!
Originally Posted by Mpexy [View Original Post]
-
08-12-12 17:58 #390
Posts: 428Looks like 22month rule is good
Originally Posted by Toymann [View Original Post]
As expected, credit balance had expired but was able to walk into kiosco and add credits. Tested with 20 pesos and went through with confirmation text back to my phone in 2-3min.
Was going to try recharging at airport but huge flight delays had me way late and tired so just headed into city and hit Newport for a wrong head thinking mistake move, then sleep.
So can't quite say 100% sim card is good for 22months but since mine went 17 months, I'd say 99% sure that claim seems right. Awesome to know, make my return trips lot easier. I used to just throw away my phones after each trip.
-
08-03-12 22:39 #389
Posts: 1885I let you know about Claro
I've had the same Claro number for a little over five years (30 plus rountrips, during that period). I would always have an extra AR$20 tarjeta and AR$100 (or so) cash in tucked into my passport, so that I could zip through the airport and get straight into the remis, without diddling around at the airport and without speaking English beyond the remis kiosko. It is amazing how fast I can get through EZE (I don't check bags, if at all possible). I've probably gone from the plane to the car in around 15 minutes. However, I haven't been in town in a while and I am curious as to whether or not my Claro sim will come back to life.
-
08-03-12 03:11 #388
Posts: 823Fair enough Bob!
Originally Posted by AllIWantIsLove [View Original Post]
ps. I am also quite curious about the 22 month rule I was told by my buddy who was in conatct with the Movoestar folks. Assuming that Mplexy is MovieStar his 17 month absense will test the validity of this information. I can only speak unequivalently regarding a 6-7 month inactive period. Been good for over 5 years now.
-
08-03-12 01:27 #387
Posts: 746Originally Posted by Toymann [View Original Post]
It will be interesting to hear how Mpexy makes out.
Bob