A family member is relocating to Hong King for a 2 year position, small company, little relocation service help, so we are doing much of our own research. We are not tech savy, I hope someone will have some knowledge or ideas and be kind enough to help.

We are thinking of canceling current US plan and discarding ancient phone - not a smart phone, just basic phone. No current text plan. I don't think this phone could take current SIM cards, vintage 2007. Currently, he uses Skype to make calls when outside the US.

Is it possible to buy a new phone, basic as possible (don't think he would use all the data options) with contract plan immediately on arriving in Hong Kong - or does he need a Hong Kong address before he can get on a plan? If this purchase isn't possible, should he be looking for a temporary phone that would be good for a month or so until settled in?

Finally, any good places to phone shop at HKG? I think we will need sales advice and perhaps multiple options. If not at the airport, any recommendations for a store with good English speaking help?

Anything we've missed considering? Thanks, I appreciate the help, I feel quite stupid with all this.