Using cellphones in Colombia

[SlamCity7777]

I use a blackberry as well.

If you want to buy a unlocked blackberry on eBay just put your cheapie phones sim in it. But it will only make calls and text.

To pickup blackberry messenger and email you need a prepago data plan blackberry SIM card.

You then use a code for claro to activate this. It's for 15 days. But your old chip would work and you just can keep on using it for calls and messaging.

Thanks bro but I was talking about getting a newer phone (Droid or IPhone) and was wondering what requirements were needed? System? Unlocked? Ect. Like if it's unlocked I could put in my existing Colombian Sim card for Movistar and use it when I'm down there.

You guys know what I mean?

[Bbrocs]

Guys. I still have a black berry. Feel free to laugh at me. Get it out of you systems! Hahhaha!

You should see the Cel I use in Colombia! It's the kind that drug dealers in the US use to throw away when the heat is on! LOL!

But if I were to upgrade for both US and OR Colombia, what mods / hacks / unlocked / ect would I need to have a phone work in Colombia too? Could I just use my pre existing sim card (Movistar) in this new phone? You know what I mean?

Please to help! Thanks!

I use a blackberry as well.

If you want to buy a unlocked blackberry on eBay just put your cheapie phones sim in it. But it will only make calls and text.

To pickup blackberry messenger and email you need a prepago data plan blackberry SIM card.

You then use a code for claro to activate this. It's for 15 days. But your old chip would work and you just can keep on using it for calls and messaging.

[SlamCity7777]

Guys. I still have a black berry. Feel free to laugh at me. Get it out of you systems! Hahhaha!

You should see the Cel I use in Colombia! It's the kind that drug dealers in the US use to throw away when the heat is on! LOL!

But if I were to upgrade for both US and OR Colombia, what mods / hacks / unlocked / ect would I need to have a phone work in Colombia too? Could I just use my pre existing sim card (Movistar) in this new phone? You know what I mean?

Please to help! Thanks!

[Gimmedub]

Splurge a bit and get a new nexus 4. $300 plus taxes / shipping. Buy two and sell one in Colombia.

http://www.google.com/nexus/4/

Gentlemen: this tight senior traveler is ready to change travel phones. I have 3 motorola v197's quad band phones that I have used for international travel all over the place without any problems.

As we have adopted to advances in cellular technology, I am ready to buy an unlocked smart travel phone. There is a better way of organizing mogering intel that.

Folded note cards: snap some photos chose an avatar for gmail and store phone numbers and notes all in the same place it is also nice to have google maps at one's finger tips.

I am narrowing my choices on a new phone and would seek edvice from the crew. I am married to android. So apple may be great, but will not be for me. The iphone 3s or 4 are very well priced and quad band on everything-I believe.

Androids: 1. Used unlocked google nexus s gsm are quad bad on gsm voice 2g data and 3g data. The nexus gsm's are sold unlocked and avialable on ebay fromreliable sellers for us$200 to 250. I owned a verizon version and know the phone well. All the unlocked gsm can be upgraded to jelly bean 4. 2.2 by google directly.

2. Samsung galaxy III mini gsm comes unlocked $270 or so new unlocked. Not designed for sale in USA quad baad everything.

Help or suggestions are appreciated. I am laying real money and want a phone to use all around the world.

[Kodyhead]

Gentlemen: this tight senior traveler is ready to change travel phones. I have 3 motorola v197's quad band phones that I have used for international travel all over the place without any problems.

As we have adopted to advances in cellular technology, I am ready to buy an unlocked smart travel phone. There is a better way of organizing mogering intel that.

Folded note cards: snap some photos chose an avatar for gmail and store phone numbers and notes all in the same place it is also nice to have google maps at one's finger tips.

I am narrowing my choices on a new phone and would seek edvice from the crew. I am married to android. So apple may be great, but will not be for me. The iphone 3s or 4 are very well priced and quad band on everything-I believe.

Androids: 1. Used unlocked google nexus s gsm are quad bad on gsm voice 2g data and 3g data. The nexus gsm's are sold unlocked and avialable on ebay fromreliable sellers for us$200 to 250. I owned a verizon version and know the phone well. All the unlocked gsm can be upgraded to jelly bean 4. 2.2 by google directly.

2. Samsung galaxy III mini gsm comes unlocked $270 or so new unlocked. Not designed for sale in USA quad baad everything.

Help or suggestions are appreciated. I am laying real money and want a phone to use all around the world.

You may want to look at the HTC One X unlocked used, you may find it in your price range on ebay. IMO the camera is superior to the other phones you are looking for and serves your needs. You may need to buy a sim card cutter since it is a 4g phone, but you can pick one up on amazon for like $10.

[Miami Bob]

Gentlemen: this tight senior traveler is ready to change travel phones. I have 3 motorola v197's quad band phones that I have used for international travel all over the place without any problems.

As we have adopted to advances in cellular technology, I am ready to buy an unlocked smart travel phone. There is a better way of organizing mogering intel that.

Folded note cards: snap some photos chose an avatar for gmail and store phone numbers and notes all in the same place it is also nice to have google maps at one's finger tips.

I am narrowing my choices on a new phone and would seek edvice from the crew. I am married to android.so apple may be great, but will not be for me. The iphone 3s or 4 are very well priced and quad band on everything-I believe.

Androids: 1. Used unlocked google nexus s gsm are quad bad on gsm voice 2g data and 3g data. The nexus gsm's are sold unlocked and avialable on ebay fromreliable sellers for us$200 to 250. I owned a verizon version and know the phone well. All the unlocked gsm can be upgraded to jelly bean 4. 2.2 by google directly.

2. Samsung galaxy III mini gsm comes unlocked $270 or so new unlocked. Not designed for sale in USA quad baad everything.

Help or suggestions are appreciated. I am laying real money and want a phone to use all around the world.

[SlamCity7777]

Third Floor Centro Comercial Santa Fey near food court. The store is a grey color with cell phones and cases in all the windows. $10k COP-$30K COP to unlock a blackberry, Iphone, ect. By unlock I mean you can use it in Colombia. Not sure if it'll work in the US. I'm talking about having a separate phone for most of South America.

[Hioctane]

Internet what is like in Colombia in general any good? In particular Medellin or Baranquilla? I am thinking of going down there and bringing my Ipad which has Microsim slot. Who has reliable internet (data) plans? Any reviews or personal experiences very welcome.

Internet is quick and reliable in Colombia.

[Hioctane]

Claro cuts them in their offices. I'm sure Movie Star does the same.

Be on the safe side and buy a cutter on ebay for $5 and bring it with you.

[BillyBee]

Internet what is like in Colombia in general any good? In particular Medellin or Baranquilla? I am thinking of going down there and bringing my Ipad which has Microsim slot. Who has reliable internet (data) plans? Any reviews or personal experiences very welcome.

[Arjay]

Does anyone know anywhere in Medellin that sells Moviestar micro-sim cards?

Got a new phone but only takes microsim cards.

Claro cuts them in their offices. I'm sure Movie Star does the same.

[Superboy1]

Does anyone know anywhere in Medellin that sells Moviestar micro-sim cards?

Got a new phone but only takes microsim cards.

[Artisttyp]

Hmm. I'm glad I unlocked my old iPhone 3GS the day Mr. E posted the link to the instructions on how to do it for AT&T. What's the big deal anyway? Why do give a flip about what we do with a phone we paid our own money for?

This doesn't at all effect being able to buy an already unlocked phone, correct?

Sonim technologies makes and sells unlocked cell phones. They are pricey but durable. I own one. You can still buy unlocked cell phones (some are refurbished) on Ebay for a decent price.

I recently unlocked my BB on the AT&T network. Somewhere back I posted a link to the forum that linked me to the website. There are several online forums with members that will assist you. I paid $9 through paypal to have an unlock code sent to me via email.

Do a google search and search the forums.

America will be on lock down status until the government has enough money. Which will be for at least another 4 years. Until then the average citizen will foot the bills.

[SavePros321]

Users will not be able to alter their cellphones to access different networks starting Saturday. But advocacy groups are questioning the law.

Starting Jan. 26, buying and unlocking a phone will no longer be legal in the United States.

The term "unlocking" a phone means to remove the security feature that prevents the phone being used on a different network. Once a phone is unlocked, it can work on more than one carrier's network. Unlocking phones is useful for those traveling internationally because it allows phones to work on different networks.

The Librarian of Congress, who determines any exemptions to a strict anti-hacking law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) , decided in October 2012 that unlocking cellphones would no longer be allowed. A 90-day window was provided during which people could still buy phones and unlock them.

Currently Apple sells an unlocked iPhone 5 starting at $649 and Google sells Nexus 4 unlocked for $300.

Mashable reports that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is questioning DMCA's right to determine who can unlock a phone.

EFF attorney Mitch Stoltz said in a letter to TechNewsDaily. Com: "Arguably, locking phone users into one carrier is not at all what the DMCA was meant to do. It's up to the courts to decide."

Hmm. I'm glad I unlocked my old iPhone 3GS the day Mr. E posted the link to the instructions on how to do it for AT&T. What's the big deal anyway? Why do give a flip about what we do with a phone we paid our own money for?

This doesn't at all effect being able to buy an already unlocked phone, correct?

[Hillbilly69]

Users will not be able to alter their cellphones to access different networks starting Saturday. But advocacy groups are questioning the law.

Starting Jan. 26, buying and unlocking a phone will no longer be legal in the United States.

The term "unlocking" a phone means to remove the security feature that prevents the phone being used on a different network. Once a phone is unlocked, it can work on more than one carrier's network. Unlocking phones is useful for those traveling internationally because it allows phones to work on different networks.

The Librarian of Congress, who determines any exemptions to a strict anti-hacking law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) , decided in October 2012 that unlocking cellphones would no longer be allowed. A 90-day window was provided during which people could still buy phones and unlock them.

Currently Apple sells an unlocked iPhone 5 starting at $649 and Google sells Nexus 4 unlocked for $300.

Mashable reports that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is questioning DMCA's right to determine who can unlock a phone.

EFF attorney Mitch Stoltz said in a letter to TechNewsDaily. Com: "Arguably, locking phone users into one carrier is not at all what the DMCA was meant to do. It's up to the courts to decide."