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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by dherman76, May 18, 2004.

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  1. dherman76

    dherman76 Formula Junior
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    #1 dherman76, May 18, 2004
    Hey guys - I was wondering if you know of any 'cheap' or 'relatively' cheap methods of receiving phone calls or making phone calls while traveling. I was looking at the GSM phones and Satellite phones but are upwards of $1.99 per minute. I am traveling on pleasure but need to be connected for business. Any companies/sites/ideas you suggest?

    I am going to St. Maarten and have a Verizon cell phone (which won't work there).
     
  2. lesterm

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    #2 lesterm, May 18, 2004
    Some places have pre-paid GSM cards that you can purchase and then keep on refilling as needed. I know a few people who use that option and it seems to work.
     
  3. Z0RR0

    Z0RR0 F1 Rookie

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    #3 Z0RR0, May 18, 2004
    Internet Cafe? You could hook up with some Nigerian government elite in one :D
    I know in Canada, Fido (Microcell) has phones that supposedly work all around the world ... not sure what they have in the US ...
     
  4. Ike

    Ike F1 Rookie

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    #4 Ike, May 18, 2004
    you can usually find a used 3 or 4 band GSM phone on ebay, i have seen them under $50. Prepaid Sim cards are available for different regions. I have never used any of these but have heard that they are popular.

    With my GSM phone I have been told that I can buy a prepaid sim card for it when I go to europe and it will work in most areas over there.

    If it were me I would probably ask most people to e-mail me. You should be able to check your e-mail. And give the important people the number where you are staying.
     

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