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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
We were last able to scrape up enough cash for a trip to Norway in 2007,
but I'm lobbying hard for another either this summer or next. I have a few unlocked quad-band GSM phones that I've collected over the years and on the last trip, I just took one to an "Expert" store near our hotel and got a pre-paid SIM account with NetCom and I was on the air. Since I'm only interested in making voice calls, will my quad-band phones still be useful? -- St. Paul, MN |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
On 1/6/2013 1:03 PM, Bert wrote:
We were last able to scrape up enough cash for a trip to Norway in 2007, but I'm lobbying hard for another either this summer or next. I have a few unlocked quad-band GSM phones that I've collected over the years and on the last trip, I just took one to an "Expert" store near our hotel and got a pre-paid SIM account with NetCom and I was on the air. Since I'm only interested in making voice calls, will my quad-band phones still be useful? Yes. |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
6.1.2013 20:03, Bert kirjoitti:
I have a few unlocked quad-band GSM phones that I've collected over the years and on the last trip, I just took one to an "Expert" store near our hotel and got a pre-paid SIM account with NetCom and I was on the air. Phone itself will be able to log into GSM network(s) in Norway. However, you might get better deal (more air-time for your dollar) by buying a Norwegian prepaid SIM once there. This especially if you need to make local phone calls (hotel rez's, transportation arrangements etc.) Finally, when buying a local prepaid, make sure that you get correct size SIMcard for your phone. Most modern phones today use micro-sims which cannot be used in older phones with large SIM slot. |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
I have a few unlocked quad-band GSM phones that I've collected over the
years and on the last trip, I just took one to an "Expert" store near our hotel and got a pre-paid SIM account with NetCom and I was on the air. Phone itself will be able to log into GSM network(s) in Norway. However, you might get better deal (more air-time for your dollar) by buying a Norwegian prepaid SIM once there. This especially if you need to make local phone calls (hotel rez's, transportation arrangements etc.) I thought you were legally required to have a residential address in Norway when buying a SIM for a Norwegian phone network? Finally, when buying a local prepaid, make sure that you get correct size SIMcard for your phone. Most modern phones today use micro-sims which cannot be used in older phones with large SIM slot. You can get micro-SIM adaptors easily enough. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- e m a i l : j a c k @ c a m p i n . m e . u k Jack Campin, 11 Third Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4PU, Scotland mobile 07800 739 557 http://www.campin.me.uk Twitter: JackCampin |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
On Monday, January 7, 2013 7:36:23 AM UTC, Rudi wrote:
On Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:47:49 +0000, Jack Campin wrote: I thought you were legally required to have a residential address in Norway when buying a SIM for a Norwegian phone network? No, not with prepaids. A contracted one is another matter I still use a Nokia from the last century in the UK. |
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Am Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:36:55 +0200 schrieb Rudi:
Finally, when buying a local prepaid, make sure that you get correct size SIMcard for your phone. Most modern phones today use micro-sims which cannot be used in older phones with large SIM slot. *LOL* Been there, done that, last summer. Left my phone on the ship and thought the SIM I bought in Norway would fit. It was to small. Though in the end I was able to use it, but it took some paper and cellar-tape to make the card "bigger" (call me McGyver - but it really worked!). So it's best to take your phone in the shop and have the people help you set up the SIM-card. Most of the stuff you get with the card is in Norwegian, and thats not too much help... BtW, in my case it was some small kind of hardware-store, where they sold anything from hoovers over TV-sets to tools. So if you don't find any "Expert"-shop, just try one of the local small businesses. Regards, Frank |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
In Rudi wrote:
6.1.2013 20:03, Bert kirjoitti: I have a few unlocked quad-band GSM phones that I've collected over the years and on the last trip, I just took one to an "Expert" store near our hotel and got a pre-paid SIM account with NetCom and I was on the air. Phone itself will be able to log into GSM network(s) in Norway. However, you might get better deal (more air-time for your dollar) by buying a Norwegian prepaid SIM once there. Like I said: I bought a pre-paid SIM with NetCom (Norway) once I got there. -- St. Paul, MN |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
In Jack Campin
wrote: I thought you were legally required to have a residential address in Norway when buying a SIM for a Norwegian phone network? When I bought mine, I had to present my passport and have the SIM registered, but I wasn't prevented from buying or activating it. -- St. Paul, MN |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
On 01/07/2013 02:51 PM, Frank Hucklenbroich wrote:
Am Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:36:55 +0200 schrieb Rudi: Finally, when buying a local prepaid, make sure that you get correct size SIMcard for your phone. Most modern phones today use micro-sims which cannot be used in older phones with large SIM slot. *LOL* Been there, done that, last summer. Left my phone on the ship and thought the SIM I bought in Norway would fit. It was to small. Though in the end I was able to use it, but it took some paper and cellar-tape to make the card "bigger" (call me McGyver - but it really worked!). lol.. I've done the opposite - nail scissors and a nail file to get a standard SIM into a micro slot.. So it's best to take your phone in the shop and have the people help you set up the SIM-card. Most of the stuff you get with the card is in Norwegian, and thats not too much help... BtW, in my case it was some small kind of hardware-store, where they sold anything from hoovers over TV-sets to tools. So if you don't find any "Expert"-shop, just try one of the local small businesses. Regards, Frank |
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Are my antique cellphones still useful in Europe?
In article , Rudi says...
Finally, when buying a local prepaid, make sure that you get correct size SIMcard for your phone. Most modern phones today use micro-sims which cannot be used in older phones with large SIM slot. Not true. The standard size for SIM cards is still the same and in fact all over the world the SIM cards are sold like that. It's in fact often difficult to find micro SIM cards. -- Alfred Molon http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe |
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