Originally Posted by sfolawyer
I'm still new at this, so I hope this is not a dumb question. I use Verizon here in the states (CDMA). I've bought a second, unlocked GSM phone to use in Europe. I'm going to buy local SIM cards there. It occurs to me that I might get a pre-paid SIM card here, with a small amount of minutes, so that I can use the phone right away for emergencies until I get the local SIM card.
Any suggestion on which carrier would be best to buy a US-based SIM card here on a pre-paid basis for this purpose?
Your choice is Att Cingular and T-mobile... It depends on how the carrier is in your area.... Here in NYC area ATT seems to be the right way to go.... (If you want GSM service, otherwise Verizon is better)
I think* T-mobile is better in the SFO part....