Can I use calling cards on my fido without incurring charges?

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Kelly Kwan - 07 Jul 2003 16:46 GMT

I'll be going overseas to brazil in a couple weeks. Is there a way I can use
their calling cards without getting charged on my fido bill?

Kelly

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Just Me - 07 Jul 2003 22:52 GMT

> I'll be going overseas to brazil in a couple weeks. Is there a way I
> can use their calling cards without getting charged on my fido bill?
>
> Kelly

If you have an unlocked phone with the frequency for Brazil I belive 1800
then yes

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Kelly Kwan - 08 Jul 2003 18:33 GMT

Are you suggesting that I buy a local SIM card? Do they sell them at the
airport?

> > I'll be going overseas to brazil in a couple weeks. Is there a way I
> > can use their calling cards without getting charged on my fido bill?
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> If you have an unlocked phone with the frequency for Brazil I belive 1800
> then yes

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Edward S - 08 Jul 2003 20:19 GMT

But paying airtime to the local service provider.

> Are you suggesting that I buy a local SIM card? Do they sell them at the
> airport?
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> > If you have an unlocked phone with the frequency for Brazil I belive 1800
> > then yes

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Kelly Kwan - 08 Jul 2003 20:43 GMT

Thought so. Basically, short of using a landline, I have to pay both the
carrier for airtime while also buying the calling card (two charges). right?

kelly

> But paying airtime to the local service provider.
>
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> 1800
> > > then yes

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Stuart G. Friedman - 09 Jul 2003 18:39 GMT

Here is some info on Brazillian prepaids:

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/index.html

> Thought so. Basically, short of using a landline, I have to pay both the
> carrier for airtime while also buying the calling card (two charges). right?
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> > 1800
> > > > then yes

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