Chinese Dual-bands that Work in Mexico City?

[Roti2000]

Thanks, RTuesday.

I have already registered it and thanks for the info about babblebug.

I have actually seen recharge cards in my local Walgreens in Chicago. I forget who was producing them, but my recollection was that you could recharge various providers in various countries with them.

I looked for the actual recharge cards when I was in Oxxo/7-11/Circle Ks, but never found them. I did see folks selling them in markets, but didn't want to risk it.

On another note, the process of getting a SIM card was flawless in the Mexico City Airport. The corporate Telcel office on the second floor did it hassle-free. I am not sure if they speak English there, as I speak pretty good Spanish. But they were pretty friendly and I would think you could get the SIM with basic Spanish (assuming no English-speakers were around).

[RTuesday]

Originally Posted by Roti2000

I looked for the actual recharge cards when I was in Oxxo/7-11/Circle Ks, but never found them. I did see folks selling them in markets, but didn't want to risk it.

Oxxo and similar places used to have the cards hidden behind the counter (you'd need to ask for them), but nowadays they can recharge any phone at the cash register. Just give them the phone number (doesn't have to be your own number) and the money to add, and it'll be added instantly. Some smaller stores may add a few pesos handling charge.

It's also possible to add money online from Mexican bank accounts at the Mexican bank's website, or at some ATMs with a Mexican ATM card.