Get a free international GSM SIM card from Mobal, ($20 bonus airtime included), with the purchase of any unlocked phone from Amazon.com, and talk on your cell phone in more than 170 countries. Just add both items to your Shopping Cart and use this promotional code at checkout: FREESIM3.
4.5 out of 5 stars (27 reviews)
* This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint. * Quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and GPRS capabilities * Dual LCD screens; integrated speakerphone; supports polyphonic ringtones * Bluetooth for handsfree devices; SMS text and MMS picture messaging; 10 MB memory (no expansion); organizer * Up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours (16+ days) of standby time
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Don't know either way if this is a hot deal or not but this special offer from the page is worth adding: starFree Offer: Get a free international GSM SIM card from Mobal, ($20 bonus airtime included), with the purchase of any unlocked phone from Amazon.com, and talk on your cell phone in more than 170 countries. Just add both items to your Shopping Cart and use this promotional code at checkout: FREESIM3.
Message edited by: Bibba on 2009-07-20 09:16:22 CDT
There is also a cheaper alternative for those who need a quad band phone (especially if T-Mobile airtime is of use to you): From T-mobile prepaid get the Nokia 3555 for $39.99 - 35% Chandler (Bing) CashBack. It also comes with $30 of T-Mobile airtime ($10 immediately, $20 in two monthly installments). The phone does not come unlocked, however T-Mobile will send you an unlock code after 90 days of service with them.
Bought one of this for about $10 long ago, this is the best basic phone out there, i have been using it for about a year, used to use the 1st generation iphone and other expensive phones, but this is the best so far, very easy & simple to use, the sound is very good, good reception signal, very reliable phone.
Message edited by: namcongtu on 2009-07-20 11:21:41 CDT
Ecuadorgr said:There is also a cheaper alternative for those who need a quad band phone (especially if T-Mobile airtime is of use to you): From T-mobile prepaid get the Nokia 3555 for $39.99 - 35% Chandler (Bing) CashBack. It also comes with $30 of T-Mobile airtime ($10 immediately, $20 in two monthly installments). The phone does not come unlocked, however T-Mobile will send you an unlock code after 90 days of service with them. The V197 will smoke the 3555 when it comes to RF performance and battery life. It is also easier to mod with the right software and you don't have to worry about waiting 90 days for an unlock code. For a few dollars more it's a no-brainer if you need a cheap unlocked quad-band GSM phone.
yuyi64 said: The V197 will smoke the 3555 when it comes to RF performance and battery life. It is also easier to mod with the right software and you don't have to worry about waiting 90 days for an unlock code. For a few dollars more it's a no-brainer if you need a cheap unlocked quad-band GSM phone.
Note that I did not compare the two phones. However, the price difference is not small enough to make this a "no-brainer". We are talking about $47 vs $26 (Bing CB is instant), or $47 vs -$4 if you have use for T-Mobile airtime. I would certainly expect the V197 to be better at such price diff.
Edit: Also note that I did not add the $20 mobal into the calculation because it is basically a scam. You get, depending the country you are in, less than 15 minutes for the $20. For example within the US, incoming is $1.75/min, outgoing is $1.5/min. It is much cheaper to get a SIM of a local carrier wherever you go (hence the unlocking requirement).
Message edited by: Ecuadorgr on 2009-07-20 13:47:34 CDT
Nevermind! I added the same model (Moto V197) from a different shipper into my Amzn cart.
"Important Message We're sorry, but the promotional code you entered cannot be applied to this purchase. Please refer to your promotional coupon for information about item or store restrictions."
Message edited by: Heyzeus on 2009-07-20 15:08:32 CDT
Heyzeus said:Nevermind! I added the same model (Moto V197) from a different shipper into my Amzn cart.
"Important Message We're sorry, but the promotional code you entered cannot be applied to this purchase. Please refer to your promotional coupon for information about item or store restrictions."
I actually realized this is the same phone from the same vendor, but FREESIM3 doesn't work. I'm OK with that now, since I finished reading most of the reviews on the $9.99 Mobal SIM card (w/ $20 bonus airtime) and it's not even worth it. Especially when you have to provide them with your CC#.
I'll still get this phone and pick up a chip when I arrive.
Ecuadorgr said:yuyi64 said: The V197 will smoke the 3555 when it comes to RF performance and battery life. It is also easier to mod with the right software and you don't have to worry about waiting 90 days for an unlock code. For a few dollars more it's a no-brainer if you need a cheap unlocked quad-band GSM phone.
Note that I did not compare the two phones. However, the price difference is not small enough to make this a "no-brainer". We are talking about $47 vs $26 (Bing CB is instant), or $47 vs -$4 if you have use for T-Mobile airtime. I would certainly expect the V197 to be better at such price diff.
How can you recommend the 3555 as a better deal if you "did not compare the two phones." The phone's performance is paramount in any purchasing decision so to say one deal is better than another without taking the respective phones into account is irresponsible. Besides, for most people this price difference IS small, so choosing the better phone is a no-brainer and you don't have to jump through hoops to obtain that price.
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