Help with Cell phone

[tberta.brooks 3]

Good Morning my fellow VJers . . . This post is for my jamaican filers . . . my future got his cell phone stolen and is looking to me to replace it . . unfortunately I am not in a position financially to do this. I know that in the future it will kill me not being able to talk to him since we usually talk 2-3 times a day. He is really poor and his pay from him job is barely enough to feed his children . . . my question is . . do anyone know of a cellphone/service that I could get cheaply there? something I could tell him about and we could look into getting it? Thank you for any advise you can give me . . .

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

I bought a Nokia from Digicel and it only cost me 20 US, I think it was about 4,500 JM

Edited July 16, 2012 by Pinkrlion

[Jamaicancricket 38]

I bought a Nokia from Digicel and it only cost me 20 US.

[tberta.brooks 3]

good deal . . did u purchase it here or over there? I guess he could purchase it over there. I will tell him . .

[velrich 50]

good deal . . did u purchase it here or over there? I guess he could purchase it over there. I will tell him . .

If he just need a phone to talk on with 'no frills' and on the prepaid plan he can get one for as low or lower than US$20 in Jamaica. If he wants a BB or IPhone then thats another matter.

[tberta.brooks 3]

well actually i do think he wants a better phone than the nikita . . . how do i get him a more modern one? do I buy it here and ship it there or does he purchase it there? Thanks every one . .

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

If you buy a phone here in US, it has to be an unlocked phone, because if you buy a phone attached to a US plan, he will have to pay international rates. If you are looking for a short term solution, he should just buy a less expensive phone until he gets here. Also, unlocked phones start at about 150.00. - 450.00.

You can look on Amazon.com or any cellphone provider for unlocked phones.

You can look at Digicel website for other phones and prices.

[Jamaicancricket 38]

My man's phone broke recently as well. He went and got a cheap one in Ochi just to be able to get and recieve his calls. No frills. He knew he would be up here soon so he didnt bother with a nicer phone. I told him he isnt rolling around down there with a better phone than me

The phone wont work up here anyhow so what is he planning on doing with it when he leaves?

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

The phone wont work up here anyhow so what is he planning on doing with it when he leaves?

[Ryan H 3,818]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Caribbean regional forum; topic is not a spousal visa process topic.

[tberta.brooks 3]

very good point . . phone wont work up here anyways . . sooooooooooo cheapie it is . . .

Thanks you guys . . . knew u would have great suggestions.

[aaydrian 479]

1)Cheap Nokia from Digicel is good (approx $20-$50US)

2)Get international plan (approx $15US/month)

Even if you get an inexpensive unlocked phone in the US, it may cost you more than a pretty penny get it cleared. Of course this depends on if it is a smart phone or not. If it is the latter might as well buy a simple phone in Ja. If the former and you have no one the personally transport it for you, then my advice is forget it. Hopefully with a little patience, he'll be joining you in the US this time next year where he will be on your plan + have a fancy phone. Save money where you can since you both seem to be pretty strapped for cash not to mention a pricey unplanned trip occurred.

Edited July 16, 2012 by aaydrian

[Jamaicancricket 38]

1)Cheap Nokia from Digicel is good (approx $20-$50US)

2)Get international plan (approx $15US/month)

Even if you get an inexpensive unlocked phone in the US, it may cost you more than a pretty penny get it cleared. Of course this depends on if it is a smart phone or not. If it is the latter might as well buy a simple phone in Ja. If the former and you have no one the personally transport it for you, then my advice is forget it. Hopefully with a little patience, he'll be joining you in the US this time next year where he will be on your plan + have a fancy phone. Save money where you can since you both seem to be pretty strapped for cash not to mention a pricey unplanned trip occurred.

I like your style!!!

[tberta.brooks 3]

great advice . . . I will take it . . and he will too

[sn530 27]

Just another option if you want to go another route and not have another phone stolen.

http://www.magicjack.com/plus-v05/

This will cost about $40 and acts like a local USA number, needs connection to High speed internet. Its a one time payment and unlimited calling.

I sent one of these to pakistan and we can talk as much as we want.