On 2007-12-03, Grant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> What I do is use Verizon CDMA (far better coverage than any of >> the GSM networks) in the US and I have a GSM phone that I use >> internationally. You can get good used unlocked tri and >> quad-band GSM phones for $20 and up. You can get brand new >> ones for $30 and up. I got nearly new used Noka candy-bar >> phone that's US-only for $18 off craig's list and a brand-new >> quad-band Motorola V190 off ebay for $40. Just for giggles I >> have a AT&T pre-paid SIM for my GSM phones so I can use them as >> backups in the US. > > Speaking of SIM cards. Could I buy a local SIM card in a different > country and use it for official data access while I'm there?
Maybe. In the US, data plans aren't usually available for pre-paid SIM cards. I've never tried to get data service outside the US -- only prepaid voice and text messaging. -- Grant Edwards grante Yow! Can I have an IMPULSE at ITEM instead? visi.com -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list