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Join Date: 03 Feb 2008
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![]() Here are the reasons I don't think this is even worth it:
1. hassle of constantly buying SIM cards on eBay 2. hassle of moving my number from SIM card to SIM card 3. problem of angering the sellers when I change the card's number 4. inevitable "downtime" when I can't receive calls while my number is being moved 5. hassle of trying to stay in front of the expiration dates 6. savings is only about $0.035/minute compared to buying discounted 1000 minute refills (and that's if the minutes don't expire on you) #2, #3, and #4 could be solved by using a service like Grand Central to forward a permanent number from SIM card to SIM card, but GC doesn't allow you to move your existing number over to them yet. I can't find any other forwarding company with a good reputation. |
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Join Date: 17 Apr 2008
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![]() Well I've seen a lot of great questions asked on this thread and I still have some of my own:
1) Currently I have Page Plus Cellular which runs on the Verizon network. From what I'm understanding AT&T's GSM network has pre-paid companies like Jolt Wireless, Beyond GSM, etc. that run on their network. Is this correct? (In other words, if I would be able to get AT&T coverage in a certain area, these other pre-paid providers also would have coverage) 2) I also was looking into eBay to purchase SIM cards for use in an iPhone. I'm only looking on eBay as a way to purchase minutes cheaper than directly from AT&T. Does anyone know if I can port my number to one of these GSM pre-paid carriers to use on my iPhone? 3) Has anyone had a better experience with a certain GSM pre-paid provider over another? TIA! |
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