Like Sprint, but considering T-Mobile's GSM Int'l. phones
I've been with Sprint for about 4 years, and have no complaints with the service that I have received during that time. I'm still using my original Qualcomm 2700, but am going to upgrade to something else real soon.
Over the past 2 years I have been making trips to Europe (mostly Russia) about once or twice per year. It would be very convenient if I could use my cell phone while in Europe. However, apparently Sprint doesn't offer any phones that are GSM (SIM card) compatible (or do they?). The ability to just pop-in a SIM card from whatever country I'm visiting sure seems appealing.
After researching other cell companies, the logical choice from what I've read points to T-Mobile. They supposedly have great service on...
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if you do not want to purchase a phone you can rent one insted.
how ever the cheep thing to do is when you get to russia buy a pre payed phone. it is cheeper then both traveling with your t-mobile phone or your sprint phone
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That's exactly what I'm talking about. A phone I can use in the States, and when I travel abroad, just buy the pre-paid SIM card and use in my cell phone. I have no intention of paying those roaming rates with the US carriers while I'm in Russia. Unfortunately, I leave again towards the end of April, but read about another fella who T-Mobile unlocked his phone for, and he had not been a 90 day customer yet. Thanks folks, for all the good information!
~ CFonde