DrChopper Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi All, If this is a frequent topic I apologise in advance. I am moving to Samui in the next couple of months. I am coming over there for work, and will still need to keep my UK number, although I dont intend to use it much in Thailand. Upto now I have been using a Thai payg SIM on my visits. I am out of contract i the UK with my Blackberry Pearl. Would you - upgrade here to a new handset, but that means I am tied into another contract Or - just buy a decent handset in Thailand? How easy would it be t get a contract phone there? What are the packages like? (I will have legit company and WP) Any thoughts appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) You can buy a decent handset over here, prices are competitive, contract phones pretty much unheard of. That means you'll have to pay full price for the phone. But on the other hand, it will be unlocked and work here and in the UK. Personally I only buy unlocked phones. Much less hassle. It's also overall cheaper but only those gifted with amazing maths skills can see that. BTW I think you can get an iPhone on contract except it's not really a contract it's more like you are getting it on credit and have to pay back over a period of time. IMO not worth unless you're seriously short on cash. Edited July 8, 2010 by nikster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 higher end phones still cheaper in the west, but normal 'phone' phones about same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChopper Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Nikster, Thanks for the reply. Not short of cash but have only ever had contract phones here so not used to buying handsets. How do you go on for browsing on an iphone on a payg sim card? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCardinal Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I don't think Samui has any 3G coverage, so you'll be on edge/GPRS. Most of the operators have web access for about 650B per month. It wont be too fast, but perfect for email or basic browsing. Call costs are very low. Not 100% sure, but I imagine you could get the BB unlocked over here and simply use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChopper Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 I don't think Samui has any 3G coverage, so you'll be on edge/GPRS. Most of the operators have web access for about 650B per month. It wont be too fast, but perfect for email or basic browsing. Call costs are very low. Not 100% sure, but I imagine you could get the BB unlocked over here and simply use it. Hey RedC, Email is all I am interested in, do I just call them up and add it to my existing payg sim? Sadly the BB is F'd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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