Prepaid SIM in New York City?

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AHK - 05 Aug 2004 20:51 GMT

I'm planning on staying for 3 weeks in NYC.
I want to bring my own GSM (tri-band) handset, and use it to make and
receive mostly local calls.
Anyone has any idea as to how to do that as cheaply as possible?

I also heard about TracFone, but reading their site I keep getting the
feeling that there is some kind of "gotcha" lurking.

Any responses will be appreciated...

A.

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Joseph - 05 Aug 2004 23:40 GMT

>I'm planning on staying for 3 weeks in NYC.
>I want to bring my own GSM (tri-band) handset, and use it to make and
>receive mostly local calls.
>Anyone has any idea as to how to do that as cheaply as possible?

You can get "Easy Speak" prepaid with T-Mobile. The SIM only package
is $50 which includes $30 of airtime.

There is also cingular "KIC" prepaid. Not sure what the details on
that are.

The deals for these prepaid accounts can be had at corporate stores.

>I also heard about TracFone, but reading their site I keep getting the
>feeling that there is some kind of "gotcha" lurking.

Tracfone requires that you buy one of their proprietary phones. It is
not a GSM system in New York.

Also their prepaid minute rates are rather on the steep side.
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The Mailman - 07 Aug 2004 08:02 GMT

cingular, t-mobile or ATT Wireless prepaid Sim cards in your Unlocked Phone
best deal is on eBay.

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