I have an triband (900/1800/1900 MHz I think) GSM phone from Europe and
would like to get a plan for it with Cingular. I've used the phone with a
European provider (Telia) on roaming in the US before, so I know it works. I
looked at the plans on their website, and it says contract length 2 years.
Is this the case even if I don't get a phone with the plan? I tried putting
one of the plans in the "shopping cart" on the site, but it does not even
let you check out without picking a phone first.
I can see why you have to sign up for two years if they give you a free
phone (depending on which you pick), but if I provide my own phone I don't
see why I shouldn't be able to cancel anytime.
Anyway, I hope somebody knows. Thanks in advance!
Marcus
* * Chas - 27 Apr 2005 06:36 GMT
> I have an triband (900/1800/1900 MHz I think) GSM phone from Europe and
> would like to get a plan for it with Cingular. I've used the phone with a
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> Marcus
I was at a Cingular dealer this past weekend and they said that I
could get a one year plan with my own phone. BUT... I'm going to check
it out again tomorrow at another outlet.
Chas.
Mike S. - 27 Apr 2005 12:45 GMT
>I have an triband (900/1800/1900 MHz I think) GSM phone from Europe and
>would like to get a plan for it with Cingular. I've used the phone with a
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>Anyway, I hope somebody knows. Thanks in advance!
Go to a Cingular company store and ask to sign up with customer provided
and maintained equipment.
Your phone lacks the GSM850 band which is being used increasingly in the
US. In some Cingular areas it may be the only accessible band which would
leave you without coverage on your present phone.
Joseph - 15 May 2005 21:24 GMT
>I have an triband (900/1800/1900 MHz I think) GSM phone from Europe and
>would like to get a plan for it with Cingular. I've used the phone with a
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>Anyway, I hope somebody knows. Thanks in advance!
If you provide your own equipment with cingular you do not have to
agree to any contract. You do of course need to pay an activation
charge when you start with them though. That often is waived if you
take up a contract.
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