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jumpinjack
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OK, tech ignorant to say the least. And a bit lazy to search all since these things change so often. Simply, can I purchase a cheap model mobile in BKK and EMS to USA? For a youngster so will she have to change sim or what??
Also, can I send messages from my cell here in BKK to a cell in USA?
My apologies upfront for my ignorance but I still have my 8 track.
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Posted on: 5:21 am on July 26, 2005
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BKKdreaming
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BKK phones are NOT the same as USA phones, different frequencies,
You can get a cheap prepaid T-mobile phone Nokia for $40 or so at Target, It can send and recieve text messages from BKK, I have done it
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Posted on: 9:32 am on July 26, 2005
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DaffyDuck
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The cheap mobile phones in BKK (2,000-4,000 Baht) are invariably the kind that will only work in Thailand (or, at least, Pacific Rim) - in order for a phone to work, it needs to be the slightly more expensive 'tri-band' or 'quad-band' variety - meaning it needs to support the various frequencies used in various parts of the world (these are also known as 'world phones').
Once you have a compatible phone, using it in the US is as easy as replacing the SIM cards (you will still need to have a local US SIM card, otherwise you have no service).
Seeing as how you still need the SIM card, you might as well go with some sort of contract (or prepaid phone), bought in the US - with a contract, you can get all sorts of great phones ranging from FREE to $200. T-Mobile has a decent contract for $40 for 1,000 minutes. If for a youngster, be sure to spend the xtra $5-$6/month on the insurance for the phone.
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Posted on: 10:03 am on July 26, 2005
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wowser34
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what would be the cause of this problem, Aprox 18 months ago I bought a orange sim card in Bkk, used it the 1st trip and had no problems sending or receiving SMS. 2nd, 3rd 4th and so on no problem. Last twice I been to Bkk I can receive SMS but everytime I send a SMS I get the message failed showing on my phone. It cant be the phone as its a new phone I put my telstra sim in and no problems. I dont want to have to lose the orange number as its a good easy number. JUst cant work out why the bloody thing wont send but will receive.
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Posted on: 10:16 am on July 26, 2005
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China Sailor
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Gotta agree with the Duck,
Given the current competition between vendors in the US better to get the phone here.
A Thai phone will not work in the US unless it is Tri-band (1900 Hz). Same applies for Canada.
Another issue is if the phone breaks, the warrenty on the phone is good in Thailand only.
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Posted on: 10:24 am on July 26, 2005
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dotcom
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Got to disagree with Daffney.
You buy a handset here you are still going to need a SIM card.
Last I knew U.S.A. service providers want you to sign a contract for x minutes a month with them & they provide you a (cheap) handset. It comes in a box with the SIM installed.
Completely different to the way phones are sold & priced in LOS.
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Edit In. Yes CG. I understand all that. Since you travel all the time why not try answering the guys question.
To me BKK dreaming has provided the best advice so far. Pre paid T mobile. as in DT - Deutsche Telecom. Buy it in the U.S.A.
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Posted on: 11:16 am on July 26, 2005
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ColoradoGuy
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Quote: from dotcom on 11:28 pm on July 26, 2005
Last I knew U.S.A. service providers want you to sign a contract for x minutes a month with them & they provide you a (cheap) handset. It comes in a box with the SIM installed.
This is correct except you choose the handset, then you pay anywhere from $0 to $??? The handset you choose and the length of contract you sign determines the cost. Many of the new and better handsets are available. For example, when the Motorola Razr came out, Cingular sold it immediately.
In general, I've found that the GSM handsets you get here in the USA as part of a cellular package deal are less expensive than what you get (apples to apples) in Thailand. The handset you get here in the US, as part of a cellular deal, will almost always be locked to that carrier. A trip to MBK and a few hundred baht solves that problem with most models. 
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Posted on: 12:01 pm on July 26, 2005
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China Sailor
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Dottie,
I just bought a new tri-band phone from Cingular in Texas (May 29th), no contract, just a prepaid SIM card and I chose my number.
You sure you are up to date on this???
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Posted on: 12:06 pm on July 26, 2005
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dotcom
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Ok - I'll have a go at answering the guys question.
"Can I buy a cheap handset & EMS it to United States?"
Answer - YES.
Will it work? Different question alltogether.
(Not without a f***in SIM card it won't work).
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Posted on: 12:14 pm on July 26, 2005
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China Sailor
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Wrong again Dottie,
Gotta be a 1900hz or a Tri-band to work in the US and Canada. Best qualify your answer so the receiver will not make a mistake.
As for a SIM card, last August I brought a Pre-Paid SIM in Durham, NC for my old Motorola Tri-band I had purchased in 2002 whilst I was in Manila. Worked great until the phone crapped out when I was in London.
The only reason I purchased a phone and a SIM Card was that the phones are cheaper in the US than the UK and I was dumb enough to leave the old SIM card at the Hilton in Edgeware.
Summary:
1) You can get a Pre-paid or Contract SIM in the US.
2) If you purchase a phone for US use it must be a Tri-band.
3) Note that the warranty is not worth the paper it is written on outside of LOS
4) Check on the Internet and you might be able to buy the phone cheaper w/ a US warranty.
5) Are the savings you get from buying the phone in LOS really worth the hassle of shipping, getting a SIM, Customs, Homeland Security, your Aunt Mabiel etc.
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Posted on: 12:30 pm on July 26, 2005
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