very new to this and need help

s.r. · 24-08-2007, 00:32

haha.. after removing the battery etc., I found no SIM card, so what you're saying is probably correct.
The program coordinator referred me to this site called platform3000 (sounds stupid) that can rent or sell me a sim card. the one thing that I like about it is they offer a "virtual number" for family back home to contact me at. it's a local US number they dial here, which then forwards the call to me in spain, leaving my family to pay only a domestic rate. besides that though, take a look at these rates and let me know if they seem a bit high ?
http://www.piccellwireless.com/lates...&package_id=40

or is that about what i'd pay with travelsim and others?

DRNewcomb · 24-08-2007, 20:01

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Originally Posted by s.r.

The program coordinator referred me to this site called platform3000 (sounds stupid) that can rent or sell me a sim card.

It looks like they "loan" you a SIM card after you pay 17.50€ and you pay for the usage. I didn't see a weekly or monthly rate. Did I miss it? The rates are not too bad but you can duplicate what they by using a local SIM and a US forwarding service such as VoiceStick.com.

s.r. · 25-08-2007, 05:18

hmm.. all very helpful information, guys. I think I'll go ahead and just purchase a phone (either a used one here, or something new from over there) and go w/ a prepaid card in Spain. I like the sound of having free incoming calls from the states. If all else fails (and depending if I have an internet connection) I'll just be using ichat to stay in contact w/ home.

thanks for the help
sr

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s.r. (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 5 Join Date: 23 Aug 2007 Country:	24-08-2007, 00:32 haha.. after removing the battery etc., I found no SIM card, so what you're saying is probably correct. The program coordinator referred me to this site called platform3000 (sounds stupid) that can rent or sell me a sim card. the one thing that I like about it is they offer a "virtual number" for family back home to contact me at. it's a local US number they dial here, which then forwards the call to me in spain, leaving my family to pay only a domestic rate. besides that though, take a look at these rates and let me know if they seem a bit high ? http://www.piccellwireless.com/lates...&package_id=40 or is that about what i'd pay with travelsim and others?

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s.r. (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 5 Join Date: 23 Aug 2007 Country:	25-08-2007, 05:18 hmm.. all very helpful information, guys. I think I'll go ahead and just purchase a phone (either a used one here, or something new from over there) and go w/ a prepaid card in Spain. I like the sound of having free incoming calls from the states. If all else fails (and depending if I have an internet connection) I'll just be using ichat to stay in contact w/ home. thanks for the help sr