Sim Card Question on buying

[k4adams]

I just purchased a new quad-band ipro phone on ebay. I can handle 2 sim cards... Why would I need 2 sim cards? My main question is where can I buy a sim card -- going to be stopping at the FX traders & mega mart in MoBay before hitting Negril. I'd like to have the phone working before leaving MoBay. What do I need to do? Thanks BTW, the phone has "analog TV" feature -- what is that - anyone know?

[kaycee]

you can use your regular sim card plus you can insert the one from digicel or lime and you will have no issues. you can stop at the digicel store less than 10mins away from the airport. having dual sim cards prevents the need for bringing multiple phones.

[k4adams]

Thanks Kaycee -- so, I'll buy a sim card specific to Jamaica, plus I can also put my sim card from my ATT backberry into this phone? How much should I expect to pay for a sim card and minutes in Jamaica?

[kaycee]

no problem! that is correct! i would say you should be able to purchase a sim card for less than $20usd. Once you get both sim cards in your phone, the at&t service and digicel will work simultaneously.

[k4adams]

sounds great -- thanks again

[booger]

Did you unlock your phone that you purchased? It will need to be unlocked before it will work. Also, the sim at Digicel was I believe $850j when I bought one last year, so about $10 US.

[k4adams]

it said "unlocked" on the ebay description -- does the sim card come with any minutes?

[booger]

You should be good with your phone. As far as does it come with any minutes the answer is no. You have to purchase the minutes and I would recommend just purchasing the local plan unless you plan on spending a ton of time calling internationally. The phone shop will get you all set up once you pay for your sim card.

[pine tree john]

have to agree with booger just buy local plan start with 1000. buy more as needed.I've been burnt with a ton of international minutes and no local.whats the deal with that?

[kaycee]

if its unlocked you should be fine. you do have to buy minutes, they are not expensive either.