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Best place to buy phone for international travel?
I really need advice. I will be leaving in two days for 5 month trip to incl: South Pacific, New Zealand,Australia,SE Asia,India, and Africa.
I cannot figure out what would be the most cost-effective phone including SIM card, and best place to purchase it.
Is it more expensive to buy in Fiji,New Zealand,Australia- than U.S.?
Would purchasing a Passport+ SIM card be advisable? Has anyone any experience purchasing phone through STA Travel?
Is there any particular rate plan/phone you would recommend?
I just want basic phone, preferably with a camera, and hopefully keep same phone number regardless of country.
Thanks for your help.
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Its just a guess though.
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Buy ban unlocked quadband GSM phone. It is cheaper to buy prepaid sim cards in their respective countries than it would be to use roaming charges on a carrier you got a 2 year contract with.
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Really? How do I know that they will lock my unlocked phone, how do I know that it's unlocked, and who do I tell once I get to the country?
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I buy my phones from a trusted website online, http://www.cellularfactory.com/
I've been buying them for the past 2 years and so has my relatives. They are trusted in their business. 😎
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why buy? rent one from cellhire.
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