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Can anyone recommend a cheap tri-band mobile please?
quidsinquentin
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Hi all.
My son is off the Glastonbury next week, then off to Croatia, and so forth, directly from there.
I gather than he needs a 'tri-band' mobile in order for it to work in both the UK and Europe (please correct me if that's wrong?).
Can anyone recommend a cheap tri-band mobile please? He has a new iphone but we don't think it a good idea for him to take that, plus the battery is carp on them.
Cheers all.
My son is off the Glastonbury next week, then off to Croatia, and so forth, directly from there.
I gather than he needs a 'tri-band' mobile in order for it to work in both the UK and Europe (please correct me if that's wrong?).
Can anyone recommend a cheap tri-band mobile please? He has a new iphone but we don't think it a good idea for him to take that, plus the battery is carp on them.
Cheers all.
The atmosphere is currently filled with hypocrisy so thick that it could be sliced, wrapped, and sold in supermarkets for a decent price and labeled, 'Wholegrain Left-Wing, Middle-Class, Politically-Correct Organic Hypocrisy'.
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http://phone-shop.tesco.com/help/FAQs/View/281?category=36quidsinquentin wrote: »I gather than he needs a 'tri-band' mobile in order for it to work in both the UK and Europe (please correct me if that's wrong?).
http://www.gsmarena.com/network-bands.php3?sCountry=CROATIA0 -
You're a star! Cheers very muchly.
Edit - I see he doesn't need a tri-band at all! Dual band will do. I reckon he was trying to diddle another expensive phone out of me! The scamp!The atmosphere is currently filled with hypocrisy so thick that it could be sliced, wrapped, and sold in supermarkets for a decent price and labeled, 'Wholegrain Left-Wing, Middle-Class, Politically-Correct Organic Hypocrisy'.0 -
Assuming he only needs to call and text, there is a good choice of cheap PAYG phones. However, he presumably needs it to work on his existing SIM, so it will be more important to get one that uses the same network or is unlocked - and takes the SIM or has an adapter for it. Look carefully into the roaming costs as well and make sure he/you know the number to call to get it cancelled should it get lost or stolen.
With that in mind, I'd go for a PAYG SIM as well as mobile. Then just look at the roaming cost. Best to pop into a phone shop, explain what you want and see what they can offer. Don't have to buy from them, but at least you'll be informed.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Thanks. I did suggest he just buy a giffgaff sim and bung that in. But I'll pass your comments on too.Assuming he only needs to call and text, there is a good choice of cheap PAYG phones. However, he presumably needs it to work on his existing SIM, so it will be more important to get one that uses the same network or is unlocked - and takes the SIM or has an adapter for it. Look carefully into the roaming costs as well and make sure he/you know the number to call to get it cancelled should it get lost or stolen.
With that in mind, I'd go for a PAYG SIM as well as mobile. Then just look at the roaming cost. Best to pop into a phone shop, explain what you want and see what they can offer. Don't have to buy from them, but at least you'll be informed.
Cheers.The atmosphere is currently filled with hypocrisy so thick that it could be sliced, wrapped, and sold in supermarkets for a decent price and labeled, 'Wholegrain Left-Wing, Middle-Class, Politically-Correct Organic Hypocrisy'.0
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