Nokia 2630

Hi All,

Good Day !

Can any1 let me know whether Indian make Nokia 2630 will work in US ?

Since there is a variation in the frequency, I doubt whether it will work or not. Pls confirm

Thanks !

Nokia 2630 has dual frequency bands: GSM : 900/1800 MHz. It will not work in US. Try going for a triband or quadband phone.

-Lakshmi

Hi,

Thanks for ur reply.

How to check whether a mobile will work in US or not ?

Check whether the phone supports 850/1900 frequency band. This is used in US. The 800/1800 frequency band is used in India. You can find that in the phone specification in the manufacturer's website.

Essentially, most triband and all the quadband (800/850/1800/1900) phones work both in India and the US.

-Lakshmi

Thanks for the information Lakshmi.

Hi,

Can we get SIM cards in US to use there ?

Many of them were saying that we can get SIM only with Phone. Is it true ?

What are all the GSM providers available there ?

Pls let me know the best one we can go for a month ?

Thanks in advance.

Lakshmi

You can buy only the SIM there. My husband used AT&T prepaid sim when he went on a business trip to US. Not cheap but his company reimbursed the amount.

One more option you can look at is Skype. Install skype on your laptop/workstation. You can buy skype credit online and call phones (cellphones, landlines). Works out much cheaper than buying a SIM. If the person you want to call has a PC, they can install skype on that PC. Get a mic & headset and you will get to make unlimited calls free of charge.

-Lakshmi

You mean to say that I can buy only SIM without Mobile....

Yes mrl, you can. Google for prepaid SIM cards in USA for more information or you can ask your colleagues there to find a good plan for you.

-Lakshmi