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Getting just a SIM card? |
mlevin
Joined: May 26, 2004
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If I purchase any of the several unlocked quad-band GSM phones available and want to use it mostly in the US but occasionally in other countries, can I just go to any of the US GSM carriers (AT&T, Cingular, T-Mobile -- are there others?) and purchase JUST a SIM card? Will they sell me one? Will they be suspicious that I already have a phone and don't need one? I didn't see any such options on their site. All I see is about purchasing a phone.
If I do this and then I go overseas, I assume I can either keep in the US SIM card (and pay the corresponding rates) OR purchase a local SIM card, right?
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richy240
Joined: Jan 24, 2003
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From: Houston, Texas, USA
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From what I understand this is correct, but I am not sure. Call them and ask...
Naturally they would like to sell you a contract, but without a contract they certainly won't sell you a (discounted) phone.
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sybercouch88
Joined: Mar 15, 2003
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From: South Central Los Angeles
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You will need to start new service and go through credit check.
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mlevin
Joined: May 26, 2004
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Or instead could I get prepaid SIM cards from any of the US GSM carriers? Can't you get those pretty much anywhere (convenience stores, etc.)? |
gelfen
Joined: Nov 22, 2003
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From: Melbourne, Australia
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pre-paid recharge cards can be bought anyware, but the sim still has to come from the provider. ask your local providers about either pre-pay or PAYG options. also check their websites.
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Posted: 2004-05-26 15:53
