Science Abuse Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm taking a weekend trip to Ciudad Mexico and I need communication while I'm there. I went to Switzerland last year with assurances from T Mobile that my phone would work. It didn't. I sprechen a bit, so I wasn't fucked there. I do NOT habla, so I need to be in touch with my contacts in Mexico. What is the simplest, cheapest, SUREST way to do that for 4 days? I dont want to get kidnapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Buy a pre-paid phone either here or when you get to mexico. They make international ones and you can save them for your next trip out of the country. I would just get a basic one that makes a phone call and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm taking a weekend trip to Ciudad Mexico and I need communication while I'm there. I went to Switzerland last year with assurances from T Mobile that my phone would work. It didn't. I sprechen a bit, so I wasn't fucked there. I do NOT habla, so I need to be in touch with my contacts in Mexico. What is the simplest, cheapest, SUREST way to do that for 4 days? I dont want to get kidnapped. So I'm guessing you're still on T-Mo? I don't know why it didn't work for you because I've used my t-mo phone in Switzerland before AND I used it when I went to Cabo in Mexico so I know it will work. That's why I'm on t-mo to begin with because I like to travel. What phone do you have? EDIT: Also make sure that you have the International option checked in your account settings, you can do it online and it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 You need a world phone. I dont remember the exact numbers the frequency is. Also, set up a google number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 as soon you you get there find a shop that sells pre-paid phones and go that route. i did that when i was in panama,costa rica and england. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 contact phil, he is for some reason always in mexico. not sure whats goin on but he may know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have AT&T and it always works in mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Use smart phone (don't matter the carrier) Have data/internet package Get google voice number Make calls anywhere in world using WiFi Give the phone carriers the middle finger It worked in Holland using a Verizon CDMA phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I have AT&T and it always works in mexico. I use an AT&T phone, with a Tmobile sim.... the phone should get the signal and the Tmobile should process the calls.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Yes, I always just buy Mexican minutes, texts, and data through AT&T and use my phone as normal. I'm always near the coast though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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