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Roti2000 · 13-08-2011, 22:06

Thx, rfranzq,

Yeah, the problem I have is how do you REALLY KNOW that the quad band is quad band?

That was one of the reasons for the post--to see if people can confirm specific models/vendors that are selling true quads.

On the GoPhone, you are right for outgoing calls.

The AT&T GoPhone is $0.25/min US to send/receive calls in Mexico.

Telcel Amigo is actually $0.32/min US to send calls, but free to receive!

This is why I want to get a good dual-sim phone. I call out on At&T and have folks call me on Telcel.

SMS on Telcel (to Mexican phones) is $0.07 (US) to send (free to receive). I think it costs $2.00 (US) to SMS to the US.

AT&T is $0.20 to receive SMS and $0.25 to send.

I know that there are different ways you can configure Telcel Amigo, but I haven't figured out just how to do that!

When I am connecting with my friends in DF we seem to send sms more than talk, actually. I don't want to screw my DF mates with them having to contact me on my US number, so I always like to have a Tecel SIM!

I just got back from there and was basically carrying two single-sim phones around!

My other big challenge between now and December is to hope that I can recharge successfully the Telcel from the US so my number doesn't die. I haven't done this before and apparently it can be done online or through recharge cards available at Walgreens, etc.... However, I do not underestimate the ability of Carlos Slim to screw me over!

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Roti2000 (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 18 Join Date: 08 Jun 2010 Country:	13-08-2011, 22:06 Thx, rfranzq, Yeah, the problem I have is how do you REALLY KNOW that the quad band is quad band? That was one of the reasons for the post--to see if people can confirm specific models/vendors that are selling true quads. On the GoPhone, you are right for outgoing calls. The AT&T GoPhone is $0.25/min US to send/receive calls in Mexico. Telcel Amigo is actually $0.32/min US to send calls, but free to receive! This is why I want to get a good dual-sim phone. I call out on At&T and have folks call me on Telcel. SMS on Telcel (to Mexican phones) is $0.07 (US) to send (free to receive). I think it costs $2.00 (US) to SMS to the US. AT&T is $0.20 to receive SMS and $0.25 to send. I know that there are different ways you can configure Telcel Amigo, but I haven't figured out just how to do that! When I am connecting with my friends in DF we seem to send sms more than talk, actually. I don't want to screw my DF mates with them having to contact me on my US number, so I always like to have a Tecel SIM! I just got back from there and was basically carrying two single-sim phones around! My other big challenge between now and December is to hope that I can recharge successfully the Telcel from the US so my number doesn't die. I haven't done this before and apparently it can be done online or through recharge cards available at Walgreens, etc.... However, I do not underestimate the ability of Carlos Slim to screw me over!