jimmym40 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have an opportunity to get an IPhone 4 for free (from a relative) and wanted to know about the choices I have selecting SIM card and what service to use and costs involved. I stopped at a couple little shops in the Big C stores. Was told you can buy a "mini SIM" for around 11-1800 baht and was told can use it for "long time". Tried to get that clarified and she gave me the impression it's good forever with no additional charges. Could this be possible. What do you IPhone users use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSteve Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Just go to the AIS. TRUE. DTAC office and tell them you want a micro sim. They will reprogram a micro sim with your same phone number and move all the contact saved on the sim to the new sim. Its free. Also make sure that the Iphone uses a sim card. e,g, not a Verizon phone (CDMA) Lastly, make sure its unlocked before it is sent. If it is no longer on contract, it can be unlocked with a simple phone call to the current carrier. This is also free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmym40 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks for the info Steve. What about the costs of the SIM and do I have to pre-pay any amount. Will there be any charges per minute. Will all Thailand domestic calls be FREE? For me, so many unknowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSteve Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 The sim is free if you already have a Thai sim and just want to convert. Otherwise, a new sim cost is minimal under 200B. phone calls cost the same as they do on any other phone. You may also want to get 3G internet access which is an additional cost. It can be a monthly flat rate, or a per minute. You'll have to decide what is best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 iPhone 4 or 5...sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 iPhone 4 or 5...sorted. Makes no difference. If you have an iPhone or any smart phone, just pick a service on the basis of the plan you like. They all have "deals." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 For the micro sim, you can just cut down a regular sim with some scissors last I knew. As for 11-1800B for a sim, jokers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybilly Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 For the micro sim, you can just cut down a regular sim with some scissors last I knew. As for 11-1800B for a sim, jokers! I agree--the sales 'person' was having a laugh, as they say.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Can you use iphone as 'pay as you go' ? Or do you have to pay a monthly contract here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 For the micro sim, you can just cut down a regular sim with some scissors last I knew. As for 11-1800B for a sim, jokers! I agree--the sales 'person' was having a laugh, as they say.... No - last year I bought a new smart phone that only accepted the micro SIM. The sales assistant said no problem, paired down my SIM card with scissors, and much to my surprise the phone still works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 For the micro sim, you can just cut down a regular sim with some scissors last I knew. As for 11-1800B for a sim, jokers! I agree--the sales 'person' was having a laugh, as they say.... No - last year I bought a new smart phone that only accepted the micro SIM. The sales assistant said no problem, paired down my SIM card with scissors, and much to my surprise the phone still works fine. They now have a dandy little tool similar to a hole punch. They slide the SIM card in, one easy click, it is perfectly cut to size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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