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09-16-2008, 02:33 PM
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Cell Phones
Hey guys, I need to know if I want to take my boyfriend a cell phone in DR, will he be able to use it? I live in the US and the phone system here is different. he uses a card now. Is there a phone I can buy him here and he can attach to orange or any othe rserver there?  |
09-16-2008, 02:59 PM
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Orange will require an unlocked GSM phone.
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09-16-2008, 03:23 PM
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The following thread may be useful.
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09-16-2008, 03:41 PM
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what ever you do make sure your BF gets an 809 number..... the 829 area code numbers have lots of issues plus, I could NEVER get a text message to work when my gf had an 829 area code number..
I know it isnt scientific, but it is based on experiences.
I think i connected less than 10% of the time to 829 area code numbers...
A GSM phone gives you the most options though, because you can use it with more carriers in the DR than a CDMA phone.
but over all the cell phone connection quality has fallen over the last 18 months. from the US to the DR( at least from my carrier Verizon)
I know i was calling every day.....
bad bob
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09-16-2008, 04:09 PM
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I hooked up my unlocked Nokia GSM phone with Orange, back in May, and I was given a number with the 829 area code. I guess you have to take whatever they give you. Also, since my phone was only used for a few weeks and won't be used again, in the DR, for about 10 months, I expect I will be given a new number and smart chip when I return in May.
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09-16-2008, 04:22 PM
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GSM Bands in the DR
From: GSM FREQUNCIES World we are to believe that all four GSM bands (850-900-1800-1900) may be in use among the three main Cell providers.
Dominican Republic
The following networks operate in this country/area:
You would thus be well advised to only consider an unlocked QUAD-band phone, so it can be used with any service.
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09-16-2008, 05:37 PM
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I dont think there are many Quad mode phones..
what other bands does the WORLD phones accept???
just CDMA in addition to the 4 previously mentioned GSM bands????
Last time i was in verizon they offered 2 world phones, but they had precious few other features I liked...
be carefull buying Unloacked GSM phones over the net.
i got a "great" deal on a K1GOLD Razor only to find the phone came from germany, and i didnt get an english manual and it had a funky adapter that needed to be used to be able to plug into "our" style outlets....
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09-16-2008, 08:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerzey7
Hey guys, I need to know if I want to take my boyfriend a cell phone in DR, will he be able to use it? I live in the US and the phone system here is different. he uses a card now. Is there a phone I can buy him here and he can attach to orange or any othe rserver there? |
Give him your current cell phone and buy a new one for yourself, he will have no problem getting it hooked up over there. He will be happy and you can spend on yourself.
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09-16-2008, 08:31 PM
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Take it easy....
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Take badpiece's advice, he is the living sage in DR affairs.
Maybe try finding a boyfriend who is able to buy his own cell phone. Better him then a broke ass boyfriend you are dating now.
AZB
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09-16-2008, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laurapasinifan
I dont think there are many Quad mode phones..
what other bands does the WORLD phones accept???
just CDMA in addition to the 4 previously mentioned GSM bands????
Last time i was in verizon they offered 2 world phones, but they had precious few other features I liked...
be carefull buying Unloacked GSM phones over the net.
i got a "great" deal on a K1GOLD Razor only to find the phone came from germany, and i didnt get an english manual and it had a funky adapter that needed to be used to be able to plug into "our" style outlets....
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- Most quality phones will come in tri or quad band. If you want to buy a cheap phone, buy it here. Btw, most locals will love a Mot V3. They can be bought locally for around 3000 Pesos... unlocked. They assemble them locally.
- Most cell phone manufacturers will have manuals available for download in most languages on their websites.
- Generic wall wart type chargers can be bought for USD 10.oo or less for most any model nowadays.
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Originally Posted by badpiece33
Give him your current cell phone and buy a new one for yourself, he will have no problem getting it hooked up over there. He will be happy and you can spend on yourself.
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Great advise! I was almost going to bring this up but wanted to keep the thread "sanky-free". But yes, great advise. There is a high chance you will find out the phone you brought got "lost" or "stolen". If he needs a phone to call you, or is it so you can call him... buy him a simple cell phone here for a 1000 Pesos! But then, that's not our business to mind, now ain't it?
... J-D
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