Cell phone tip for real Cozaholics

[tridacna]

Has anyone out there used Google's new FI service in Cozumel?

I have a FI phone and will be going down to Coz at the end of this month - will report back. I've already used it in 14 countries with no issues. Data speeds when not using WIFI can be a 'touch' slow but unbeatable for the price. According to Google, Mex is fully supported so I anticipate no problems.

Has anyone tried KnowRoam yet? Curious.

 

[scallop]

Had my Sprint phones both unlocked before we left in Dec. Bought a new sim in Coz at the phone shop below the Mega, could not get either phone to work. Gave up and enjoyed a phone free two weeks.

 

[cvchief]

Had my Sprint phones both unlocked before we left in Dec. Bought a new sim in Coz at the phone shop below the Mega, could not get either phone to work. Gave up and enjoyed a phone free two weeks.

Weird. I just stuck the sim in and went to town. I think if you stop by the real telcel place, they will help you out too.

 

[mstevens]

There's nothing wrong with a phone-free vacation, but I've never had an unlocked Sprint phone fail to work with a Telcel SIM right off the bat. That includes a Nexus S, a Motorola Photon, and several iPhones. I *have* had people whose supposed unlocks didn't work.

 

[Dave Dillehay]

If you have cell phone problems the my advice about the guy on Calle 1. Most Telcel shop people are only sales.

Dave Dillehay
Aldora Divers

 

[scallop]

Honestly we did not put much effort into it, they told us we could bring the chips back if they did not work. But it was only a few $$ and we had much better things to do.

Besides I loved the no phone thing. I own a trucking co. and babysit about 40 drivers. They call at all hours 24-7, usually for the stupidest things. Even if told I am going to be out of the office for vacation, dr. appt. or anything else, I can guarantee I will get calls. I have a phone in my ear for 10-12 hours a day so it was very pleasant to not hear that damn thing ring. I did feel naked for quite awhile without it though.

 

[gopbroek]

Here is something to consider, T mobile announced that they will no longer charge for international calls or roaming within Mexico or Canada. According to news reports they are going to consider The USA, Mexico and Canada as a single call/data area. T-Mobile Mobile Without Borders Includes Canada and Mexico | BGR

 

[mmmbelows]

Talk about simple. I loves me some Tmobile.

 

[tridacna]

Went to a telcom conference today. One speaker opened by asking people to please silence their phones except those using T-Mobile because it was pointless. In his opinion, it was unlikely that they were getting a signal so not to bother!

 

[cvchief]

HA. I get a full signal on Tmobile on my Telcel roaming here in the US. Used to be AT&T now Tmobile.

Of course I can see the tower out my window on the far hill....