Phuket

MadNomad · #1 14-06-2007, 23:52

Ok now about cell phones...I dont have one now...but I would like to have one on me in Phuket while there...should I buy one there with a phone card as well...or should I buy the phone first and then the card there? Im sure someone has delt with this issue and has the cheapest best gameplan available..NOTE: i will not be useing a cell after my trip and this will be for use in Phuket only...

whuakito · #2 14-06-2007, 23:58

what you should do is putting all your questions in one therad,your making me bhaaaaaa

three tird of the world has got a cell phone,why you do not? after all you don't live in monzanbico

MadNomad · #3 15-06-2007, 00:02

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Originally Posted by whuakito

what you should do is putting all your questions in one therad,your making me bhaaaaaa

three tird of the world has got a cell phone,why you do not? after all you don't live in monzanbico

I understand, but its to my understanding that I need to level up, so to speak on my number of posts. Therefore I think its best to ask one at a time in order to use this board most effectively. Anyway.....I dont like cellphones but want one for this trip...can anyone give me positive feedback?

seafox · #4 15-06-2007, 00:04

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Originally Posted by whuakito

after all you don't live in monzanbico

Wherever that is? Drinking already Sammy? Early start to the weekend? Have fun.55555555555555

whuakito · #5 15-06-2007, 00:05

mad use the search function all your q.. have already been answered.lol

seafox · #6 15-06-2007, 00:07

Mad, most US cell phones, unlike the european model, do not work outside the US. You need a specific type of card in the phone to do that. Not sure what it is called but your cell phone provider will tell you.

Or you can buy them in Thailand for a reasonable price.

whuakito · #7 15-06-2007, 00:07

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Originally Posted by seafox

Wherever that is? Drinking already Sammy? Early start to the weekend? Have fun.55555555555555

didn't you study geography. AFRICA.

NOT YET, JUST ABOUT TO GO OUT FOR A CAMPARI SODA+GIN

IRISH JONNY · #8 15-06-2007, 00:13

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Originally Posted by whuakito

what you should do is putting all your questions in one therad,your making me bhaaaaaa

three tird of the world has got a cell phone,why you do not? after all you don't live in monzanbico

same same here sammy !!!!!!!!!!!

seafox · #9 15-06-2007, 00:23

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Originally Posted by whuakito

didn't you study geography. AFRICA.

NOT YET, JUST ABOUT TO GO OUT FOR A CAMPARI SODA+GIN

Mo-Zam-Bique

Now I get it.

10 hours until my first beer.

whuakito · #10 15-06-2007, 00:25

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Originally Posted by seafox

Mo-Zam-Bique

Now I get it.

10 hours until my first beer.

your right chris, thats the italian word to say mozambique

MrDK · #11 15-06-2007, 00:35

Two things you need to consider in your choice of cell phones is the band that it is capable of and whether it is locked of not.

There are two bands in the US and two other in most of the rest of the world. All phone you buy in the US can handle the two US bands, so if you buy one that is tri-band or quad-band it will include at least on that is compatible with the phone systems in Thailand.

Almost all phones sold in the US are locked to a carrier, such as AT&T and a non-AT&T card will not work, including those in Thailand. Unlocking a phone is not hard, especially in Thailand. It can be done for $10 or so.

My advise would be to either buy one there, perhaps used; or buy one on eBay. I bought a couple on eBay from UK and AUS sellers. Each cost me about $40. They are dual band, but designed for the non-US market so the cover both bands in Thailand.

Spector · #12 15-06-2007, 02:11

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Originally Posted by MadNomad

Ok now about cell phones...I dont have one now...but I would like to have one on me in Phuket while there...should I buy one there with a phone card as well...or should I buy the phone first and then the card there? Im sure someone has delt with this issue and has the cheapest best gameplan available..NOTE: i will not be useing a cell after my trip and this will be for use in Phuket only...

Buy a cheap phone there (ocean plaza) with an additional 300b phone card. Total will be about 2200bt and presto you have a local phone number good for a year.