mobile phone GSM advice
I need advice from some Americans.
I live in Europe, I own a mobile phone that can be used in the U.S. I will be staying in NYC for 2 months this year, (which I am very looking forward to) If I use my European telephone number to call and be called while I am in NYC, I will have one expensive phone bill to pay.
I was thinking that if I make sure my phone is SIM lock free, can I buy a SIM card for a GSM mobile phone without buying the whole phone ? which network has the best reception / coverage for NYC ? and how much should I pay, can I get pre-paid ?
all reactions welcome, thanks,
DG
I live in Europe, I own a mobile phone that can be used in the U.S. I will be staying in NYC for 2 months this year, (which I am very looking forward to) If I use my European telephone number to call and be called while I am in NYC, I will have one expensive phone bill to pay.
I was thinking that if I make sure my phone is SIM lock free, can I buy a SIM card for a GSM mobile phone without buying the whole phone ? which network has the best reception / coverage for NYC ? and how much should I pay, can I get pre-paid ?
all reactions welcome, thanks,
DG
Comments
There is only one company that works with GSM and that is T-Mobile.
Are you sure? I have Sprint, which is not GSM, but surely others, such as AT&T and Cingular, are GSM.
get a cheap prepaid phone and throw it away when you are done... (heh or something like that...
I have been working in the wireless field for 14years and currently work for Nokia. Yes you can purchase a SIM card here for your phone. If you have any questions send me a mail and I will help you out.
Cheers,
Gregg