Digicel/Lime pros cons

[takinitslow]

Are there any real differences between lime & digicel I am going to buy a couple phones. I see people discuss both just looking for input on pros & cons

[yetta]

Don't have much to add but this visit use Lime (granted, it was a loaner phone from our driver...so they are many variables). Had some minor problems but overall, not bad. However, the locals that helped me with the phone at the resort told me that they all liked their digicel better. So, not much help but maybe a little. There are so many folks on here that are truly experts....sadly, I am not one of them. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

[takinitslow]

Thanks Yetta

[Phil & Cindy]

Takinit, I recommend Digicel. I have had no problems with them anywhere on the island. The girls at the Digicel store next to Burger King are great. Fast in and out. Bought a cheap flip phone several years ago and when needed, stop in for a new simm card. Lots of long distance time to the States for about $12.00. Lots cheaper than adding international to my Verizon plan. Peace.

[DreadEyes]

My phone is unlocked so I am hoping I can just buy a sim card and put it in my phone and have it working while I am in Jamaica. Once we leave I just have to put my Canadian sim card in and I'm back in business.

[takinitslow]

Thanks Phil & Cindy just looking for the most inexpensive reliable option. Lime is cheaper but why doesn't any one seem to use it?

[Melody]

I used Lime in November. Got a deal on the phone, $999j including SIM and $100j in minutes. VERY cheap. I didn't have any problems at all calling home or locally and texting.

I know Marko has used Lime as well and didn't report any problems. I think Lime is cheaper because it's working to overcome Digicel's majority of the market. Locals and tourists have been using Digicel for awhile, thus, it is favoured, but I really didn't find anything wrong with Lime and for my purposes, why not go with something that is a quarter (in my case) or half the cost?

[takinitslow]

Thanks Melody I think I am going to go with whatever is cheaper only going to get used a couple times a year.

[sammyb]

overall digicel is more reliable but for a vacation and not long term i would just go with whichever is cheapest

[rjonsun]

We bought a Lime in December and had no reception problems in Negril or Treasure Beach. We were just looking for the cheapest phone available.

Regards,

Bob