AT&T GoPhone roaming in Mexico - Page 3

JohnSul · 29-03-2010, 21:08

Got back from Cancun last week. The Go Phone worked flawlessly and as advertised, I only paid $0.25 / min.

VladS · 29-03-2010, 21:09

Was long distance to Canada included in the $0.25/minute?

JohnSul · 29-03-2010, 21:25

Yes, I called both the U.S. and Canada and it was always $0.25 all-in. Received text message after each call telling me what the cost was.

RTuesday · 31-03-2010, 08:33

Has anybody used the Go Phone to call a Mexican number (landline or mobile), from within Mexico?

I'm assuming it would cost the same as calling from the US (25c + a surcharge for an "international" call), is that correct?

And the roaming coverage is on Telcel only, not Movistar?

For many of the gringos around here it could make more sense than a Mexican phone (especially as they can operate it in English!).

JPSmith · 09-04-2010, 02:27

Is a dual band (850/1900) GoPhone adequate for Mexico roaming, or is quad band needed? I'd be using it in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallerta and Cabo San Lucas. Was hoping to get by with a Nokia 2320 -- voice only, don't need data.

Thanks!

rfranzq · **(850/1900) should be adeaquite. -** 09-04-2010, 02:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPSmith

Is a dual band (850/1900) GoPhone adequate for Mexico roaming, or is quad band needed?

Yes, it should suffice:
PrePaidGSM: Mexico

JPSmith · 09-04-2010, 03:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfranzq

Yes, it should suffice:
PrePaidGSM: Mexico

Muchas Gracias!

eccalex · 12-04-2010, 18:13

I am currently in Mexico and the gophone is working great. Calls to US or within Mexico (landline or mobile) are always 25 cents. Calls to overseas (Europe) are not possible. However, I am using an calling card service which allows me to make calls to Europe.

RTuesday · 12-04-2010, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by eccalex

I am currently in Mexico and the gophone is working great. Calls to US or within Mexico (landline or mobile) are always 25 cents. Calls to overseas (Europe) are not possible. However, I am using an calling card service which allows me to make calls to Europe.

Many thanks for the information on calls within Mexico, good to know.

petkow · 12-04-2010, 19:57

Now this is interesting. 25c/min is only 3 pesos per minute. For incoming calls that is much cheaper than Telcel Amigo prepaid when you are outside of your area, (5 pesos/minute) and much cheaper for outgoing calls within Mexico. Telcel charges between 4 pesos and 7 pesos for this! When I was last there it was cheaper calling USA from my Telcel than calling elsewhere in mexico! They really have silly rates!

Next time I will try pick up a GoPhone!

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JohnSul (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 5 Join Date: 23 Jan 2010 Country:	29-03-2010, 21:08 Got back from Cancun last week. The Go Phone worked flawlessly and as advertised, I only paid $0.25 / min.

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VladS (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 590 Join Date: 22 Jun 2004 Country:	29-03-2010, 21:09 Was long distance to Canada included in the $0.25/minute? VladS Mobile phones: iPhone 5, Blackberry 9900, Nexus S, Samsung S3322 duos Mobile data cards: Huawei E587u-5, Huawei E583c, Huawei E160 Postpaid SIMs: CA: Fido, Wind; INTL: Telna Prepaid SIMs: DE: Fonic, Lidl; AT: yesss!, bob; UK: O2; US: AT&T; RO: Orange, Vodafone; FR: b&you, Lycamobile; NL: Lycamobile; BE: Lycamobile, Jim Mobile; CL: Entel; MX: Telcel; INTL: eKit Blue, eKit Yellow Dead SIMs: too many to list

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JohnSul (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 5 Join Date: 23 Jan 2010 Country:	29-03-2010, 21:25 Yes, I called both the U.S. and Canada and it was always $0.25 all-in. Received text message after each call telling me what the cost was.

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RTuesday (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 344 Join Date: 28 Mar 2005 Location: See flag Country:	31-03-2010, 08:33 Has anybody used the Go Phone to call a Mexican number (landline or mobile), from within Mexico? I'm assuming it would cost the same as calling from the US (25c + a surcharge for an "international" call), is that correct? And the roaming coverage is on Telcel only, not Movistar? For many of the gringos around here it could make more sense than a Mexican phone (especially as they can operate it in English!). Sims: Telcel MX, T-Mobile US, Virgin Mobile UK, Orange UK, Knowroaming Voip: Localphone UK, Anveo US, Google Voice

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JPSmith (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 15 Join Date: 05 Aug 2009 Country:	09-04-2010, 02:27 Is a dual band (850/1900) GoPhone adequate for Mexico roaming, or is quad band needed? I'd be using it in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallerta and Cabo San Lucas. Was hoping to get by with a Nokia 2320 -- voice only, don't need data. Thanks!

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eccalex (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 10 Feb 2009 Country:	12-04-2010, 18:13 I am currently in Mexico and the gophone is working great. Calls to US or within Mexico (landline or mobile) are always 25 cents. Calls to overseas (Europe) are not possible. However, I am using an calling card service which allows me to make calls to Europe.

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petkow (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 696 Join Date: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Madrid Country:	12-04-2010, 19:57 Now this is interesting. 25c/min is only 3 pesos per minute. For incoming calls that is much cheaper than Telcel Amigo prepaid when you are outside of your area, (5 pesos/minute) and much cheaper for outgoing calls within Mexico. Telcel charges between 4 pesos and 7 pesos for this! When I was last there it was cheaper calling USA from my Telcel than calling elsewhere in mexico! They really have silly rates! Next time I will try pick up a GoPhone!