| Author | Message | ||
     Carlos Gelbart New member Username: Buellwinkle Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2010 |
I have a Blackberry that I want to use in Argentina. What's the best place to buy a SIM for local calling and calling back to the U.S.? Also, it would be great if I can use the data capabilities of my Blackberry. Are there companies that offer SIMs and plans with data? We will primarily be in BA with side trips to Iguazu and Ushuaia. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1956 Registered: 12-2004 |
A few years ago I bought this in Lavalle street but do not remember exactly where. I think you can try visiting Galeria Jardin in peatonal Florida street (downtown) and check the tech stores in there. For sure they will know. That, and anything IT. | ||
| Victor W. Member Username: Wvictor Post Number: 87 Registered: 9-2008 |
Last time I went to Argentina, I tried to buy a SIM card, and I was able to do it, but I had to give my DNI number (I'm Argentinean) and a local address, and I asked the guy why need a DNI and address if it is a pre paid card, and told me that he can not sell anything without a DNI and an address, when I asked what is I'm not Argentinean, his answer was, then I can not sell you a phone. May be he was just an as..... | ||
| Carlos Gelbart New member Username: Buellwinkle Post Number: 7 Registered: 1-2010 |
That is weird. I heard you have to have proof you own the phone. I can bring my receipt from my local provider in the U.S. I found this site that shows 3 companies. Is there one that stands out as having better coverage? Claro, Personal, Movistar? Do these brands have stores throughout BA so I can just walk into their store and have them sell me a sim? I won't have a DNI but I will certainly have US passport if they need an ID. http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/argentina.html To use my U.S. phone in Argentina costs $4.99 USD per minute. (Message edited by admin on January 30, 2010) | ||
| Alejandro Fretes Junior Member Username: Afretes Post Number: 26 Registered: 1-2008 |
Needless to say that your phone has to be unlocked. You can get a sim card pretty much anywhere. Not at an actual cell phone store. It's got to be a place that sells used phones, or accessories. I bought mine accross from the Abasto shopping mall, there is a galleria with a bunch of small stores, very much like a flea market that sells them. I paid AR$10 for it, of course it is a "pay as you go" deal and you have to buy calling cards. I prefer Movistar over Claro or Personal. Movistar has promotions all the time that double your minutes if you buy a card when they send an SMS with a promo of the day. I also bought one when I was in Rosario for AR$5. Regarding data, you are not able to use it on these cards. This is only good to make phone calls and send SMS. I took my netbook with me and I would login at, mainly restaurants and cafes. Whatever you do, don't go for those prepaid plans that are offered at the airport or web sites, they are very expensive. BTW, I'm also Argentinean and I never had to give my DNI. Good luck! | ||
| MIchael Calero Intermediate Member Username: Michael795 Post Number: 141 Registered: 4-2007 |
My intial purchase of a SIM Card from Personal they required me to show them my USA passport. Have it just in case. After that I purchase mintues from http://www.cloncom.com/wir_index.jsp?directionid_from=20 thereby saving me time running around to purchase minutes. I have had double minutes at times. (Message edited by admin on January 30, 2010) | ||
| Victor W. Member Username: Wvictor Post Number: 88 Registered: 9-2008 |
It was probably because I had to buy the phone.... | ||
| WTMendoza.com Advanced Member Username: Welcometomendoza Post Number: 474 Registered: 7-2007  |
Its all about identification, "they" want to be able to track you down if you use a cell line to help commit a crime, but yeah you can but chips only, and now they sell these prepaid usb modems for data also. | ||
| Carlos Gelbart New member Username: Buellwinkle Post Number: 15 Registered: 1-2010 |
I'm now here in BsAs, bought a Movistar SIM for $10. It says to wait for an activation test message. It's been a few hour, nothing yet. It does show GSM and Movistar and good signal strength. It still shows my U.S. phone number. Once activated, to call that phone it should be 54-9-11-8dig#? Is that correct? Then once it's activated, does it come with any free text messages of minutes? Where/how do I add minutes? There is a Movistar store nearby but seems like all closes up on Sunday. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1969 Registered: 12-2004 |
I think that is correct. From the US to argentine cell the dialing should be 011+54911+cell number(with NO 15 added). |
