NEED HELP Going to Colombia from US

kwantlen · 08-07-2007, 22:45

I just came back from Colombia and Peru 2 weeks ago.

The Mobile 09 did not work in both countries; the phone found up to 3 networks, registered with each but then was for emergency only or it did not let me make a call. I could not be reached either.

In Peru I was using my Motorola V3 with a German T-Mobile which is rather expensive.

In Colombia I bought a Tigo Sim card for 10,000 pesos (US$ 5.00) which is expensive for making calls abroad, but reasonable for messages and local calls. Incoming calls are free.

I would suggest to buy a local SIM card. Visit www.tigo.com.co or www.movistar.com.co - they have packages including the phone for $ 30. If you have a quad phone you can buy the SIM only.

For Peru I recommend the Claro chip for 30 soles ($ 10) which is also free for incoming calls. Neither of these cards will work in the neighbouring countries. I tried T-Mobile in Ecuador last year which did not work.

Wolf

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kwantlen (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 8 Join Date: 08 Jul 2007 Country:	08-07-2007, 22:45 I just came back from Colombia and Peru 2 weeks ago. The Mobile 09 did not work in both countries; the phone found up to 3 networks, registered with each but then was for emergency only or it did not let me make a call. I could not be reached either. In Peru I was using my Motorola V3 with a German T-Mobile which is rather expensive. In Colombia I bought a Tigo Sim card for 10,000 pesos (US$ 5.00) which is expensive for making calls abroad, but reasonable for messages and local calls. Incoming calls are free. I would suggest to buy a local SIM card. Visit www.tigo.com.co or www.movistar.com.co - they have packages including the phone for $ 30. If you have a quad phone you can buy the SIM only. For Peru I recommend the Claro chip for 30 soles ($ 10) which is also free for incoming calls. Neither of these cards will work in the neighbouring countries. I tried T-Mobile in Ecuador last year which did not work. Wolf