It is possible to get a phone that will work in Jamaica. I had an AT&T pay as you go phone but that one would only work with Claro or Lime. I have a NOKIA that I had obtained elsewhere and when I came to JA, I bought a Digicel chip and it works. I think the frequency is 1800/1900. Whatever most quad band phones will work. Have had the same JA phone number for YEARS. I do regular monthly top ups on line to keep it active.

Check out www.digiceljamaica.com for more information. Good luck. Actually, if you want you can buy a Digicel phone & chip for about $3500 JA and keep it for repeat trips. There is a Digicel store on the ground floor next to the pharmacy by Burger King. You will save the price of a rental in no time at all.