Home | Search Negril | Negril Map | Videos | Forum | Negril Calendar of Events | Where To Stay | Transportation | Restaurants | Things To Do

Page 1 of 6 123456 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 59

Thread: Cell phone question.

  1. #1
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Cell phone question.

    I can get a samsung beat quad cell for 50.00 off a friend(needs unlocked) or would i be better off just buying a cheap phone in JA?

  2. #2
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    buying a phone in ja is a similar price - and no worry of whether it will end up working.. if basic phone suits u you can get one for less then $50 easy brand new..

    on the other hand ebay has a lot of unlocked quad band gsm phones.. i recently bought a used unlocked lg thrive for $75 on ebay - not only did it work great but i paid a little extra and had android internet service.. lime is my provider of choice these days.. there is a lime dealer on the second floor of the strip mall left of valuemaster. but a quad band gsm phone will work with both lime and digicel - so as long as unlocked should work fine.

  3. #3
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Just about ANY unlocked GSM phone will work in Jamaica. Doesn't even have to be quad band. Between Digicel and Lime one will get you phone service, since they use different bands.
    Check here for who uses what band.
    http://maps.mobileworldlive.com/

  4. #4
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckinusa View Post
    I can get a samsung beat quad cell for 50.00 off a friend(needs unlocked) or would i be better off just buying a cheap phone in JA?
    I bought an unlocked Motorola V3m Razr quad band for 50.00. I go to Ja 4 times a year so I keep it active to retain my phone number and the phone itself is bulletproof. Top up every so often and give the credit to one of the kids from the handset here in the States.

    If you're going to be in Ja. often and want a permanent phone number that's the way to go. If not any cheap phone will do
    Linston's Zion Hill Taxi

    Captain Dave

  5. #5
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Tons of GSM phones on eBay (if you have the time b4 your trip) at cheap prices. A new unlocked Razr V3 can be had for about $40.00

  6. #6
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Quote Originally Posted by n8urist View Post
    Tons of GSM phones on eBay (if you have the time b4 your trip) at cheap prices. A new unlocked Razr V3 can be had for about $40.00
    Thanks for replys,i guess ill go the cheap ja phone.......on my way tue early am.

  7. #7
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Last february i bought a phone at Digicel for 60.00$ including sim card and 500 minutes. I took the cheapest phone and all went good.

  8. #8
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Christine - Did you happen to notice what hours the Digicel store was open? I'll be arriving on a Saturday afternoon, and I'd love to know how much time I'll have to hopefully get my phone that afternoon. My flight isn't scheduled to arrive to MBJ until 1:45 p.m. Otherwise, I'd have to wait until Monday, as I'm sure they're not open on Sunday.

  9. #9
    Administrator

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Digicel has some pretty long business hours at the plaza next to the Burger King - they will be open atleast until 5pm on Saturday - possibly longer. I will check it out tomorrow.
    Negril.com - For the vacation that never ends!

  10. #10
    Member

    User Info Menu

    Re: Cell phone question.

    Quote Originally Posted by Melody View Post
    Christine - Did you happen to notice what hours the Digicel store was open? I'll be arriving on a Saturday afternoon, and I'd love to know how much time I'll have to hopefully get my phone that afternoon. My flight isn't scheduled to arrive to MBJ until 1:45 p.m. Otherwise, I'd have to wait until Monday, as I'm sure they're not open on Sunday.
    Another option is to have your driver take you to the store in Mobay before you head to Negril.


Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •