Bossman--thanks for the phone info. I was having trouble finding some on the Yackie list. Good to know I have more options. I have to find something today to make this work as a Christmas present.
Przemolog -- that's a good question. I don't know what the rates are to call from NZ. For all I know, I could be costing him MORE money by supplying him with a phone and SIM. I do know that he has been hit with some pretty huge charges on the road. That said, he has also said that, many times, he has been surprised by cheap hotel rates. Pricing seems to be very random.
Actually, the biggest phone-related shock we ever got was when I called him from home numerous times at his hotel in China, spending upwards of 90 minutes on some calls (our dog was dying, so we spent more time than usual on the phone). Neither of us knew that China was not included on the long-distance plan. We found that out when we got the next bill. :oops:
Having thought about the pros and cons, I have decided that having a phone is a good idea. He can always opt to use it just in emergency situations, or if he needs to make a call when he is away from his hotel.
If nothing else, maybe I can find one with a currency converter, which should come in handy when he is deciding what to buy me!! :lol:
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