SIM card for Mexico
Aug 27, 2003, 9:01 am
#1
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SIM card for Mexico
Does anyone know where I can obtain one? I will be spending a week in Puerto Vallarta over the New Year and need to stay in touch.
Thanks
Ed
Thanks
Ed
Aug 27, 2003, 9:05 am
#2
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Your US cell phone should roam with no problems in Mexico. What provider do you have? Also, I dont know how good coverage may be in those beach areas, but that another issue all together.
Aug 27, 2003, 9:13 am
#3
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Wow! Talk about a fast response. I am Verizon. I just assumed that it would not work in Mexico. I guess I need to call vrizon for sure. Oc coruse, then the quesiton is how much they will charge to roam.
I do have an unlocked R520M and was thinking that a SIM I could insert may be the easiest/cheapest way to go, but was unable to find a Mexico SIM on the net.
I do have an unlocked R520M and was thinking that a SIM I could insert may be the easiest/cheapest way to go, but was unable to find a Mexico SIM on the net.
Aug 27, 2003, 9:30 am
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All you need to do I think is call Verizon and get international roaming turned on, shouldn't be a problem for any good standing accounts.
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in the U.S. For qualifying accounts, your service can
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Where Service Is Available
With Verizon Wireless service, you can place and
receive calls throughout most of the United States,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can also
make and receive calls in Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas,
and the East Caribbean, but not to the same extent as
in the U.S. For qualifying accounts, your service can
be enabled for direct dialing to international locations
from certain areas. If youÕre traveling overseas, we
may also be able to arrange for a phone rental. Please
contact Customer Service for details.</font>
Aug 28, 2003, 9:03 am
#5
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CDMA roaming? ScottC, are you mad? You could be right, I have no idea.
You can also buy a Telcel SIM in most bodegas and tobacco shops.
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-alan in sitges, home of Si-Do
You can also buy a Telcel SIM in most bodegas and tobacco shops.
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-alan in sitges, home of Si-Do
Aug 28, 2003, 9:52 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by alanw:
CDMA roaming? ScottC, are you mad? You could be right, I have no idea.
You can also buy a Telcel SIM in most bodegas and tobacco shops.
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CDMA roaming? ScottC, are you mad? You could be right, I have no idea.
You can also buy a Telcel SIM in most bodegas and tobacco shops.
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http://www.cellular-news.com/coverage/mexico.shtml
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