Originally Posted by
amolkold
I have an AT&T iPhone 4 and will be in Guatemala for a couple weeks without wi-fi access for days at a time. I really want the ability to have data access for important e-mails but don't want to pay AT&T $60 for only 50MB and the possibility of going over.
I've considered the option of unlocking my phone for the trip ... is there a way I can get pre-paid data in Guatemala with one of the native providers (I see Tigo as an option)?
I wouldn't even mind having a laptop option if that's the case (I see something about a USB dongle...) but would really prefer an iPhone option.
Let's assume that even a cheap prepaid option would be at least $10. A USB dongle rental would probably be more. You're willing to get your iPhone unlocked, and/or carry a laptop for two weeks in order to save $50?
Obviously, it's your decision to make, and I'm not questioning your judgment or situation if $50 really is a deal-breaker or that otherwise really is the best situation for you. I mention this just because I've seen a lot of people go to great personal inconvenience and disrupt their travel a lot just to avoid paying a $50 or $100 fee that they think is too high, and not considering how this affects the rest of their trip and all the money that is being paid for it.