‹‹ Last Thread | Next Thread ››  26  1/2 12››

Poll Trade Reward Activity

thecoolhothunk Nookie Newbie UID 59715 Digest Posts 0 Credits 21 Posts 6 Karma 21 Acceptance 2 Reading Access 10 Registered 29-1-2011 Location Mexico Status Offline

#1 Post at 4-2-2011 16:42  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L phone connection Hey Guys, I am visiting HK for a week in early march, and I definitely plan to taste a few asians. I dont want to be using my US phone no in HK for discretion reasons, as much as I dont want to try to talk to a papa on an international roaming. I think I read it somewhere in the forum but I cant find it again, that I should get a cheap pre-paid phone. How easy will that be ? Hoe long does it take ? WIll I get a cheap handset as well ?? I will be staying in TST area, so any pointers to where I could go, would really help. Thanks

neoalpha64 Carnal Conqueror UID 59204 Digest Posts 0 Credits 249 Posts 264 Karma 249 Acceptance 3 Reading Access 30 Registered 19-1-2011 Status Offline

#2 Post at 4-2-2011 17:17  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L The mobile carriers are Orange, Sunday, People. You can find the pre-paid SIM cards in convenient stores or book stores at the airport, or numerous small cell phone shops through out Hong Kong. The cost is HK$100 (about US$12.5) and it gives you approx 300 min of local calls. The SIM cards are also available in higher denominations for more covered minutes. And do note that most pre-paid SIM you get in Hong Kong only work in HK, but there are a few special kinds that work both in HK and China (of course less minutes). Just ask the sales person about it.

YouthAgainst Erotic Emperor UID 25277 Digest Posts 0 Credits 2408 Posts 1771 Karma 2395 Acceptance 251 Reading Access 60 Registered 22-5-2009 Status Offline

#3 Post at 4-2-2011 17:45  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #2 neoalpha64's post Bro, the main carriers are PCCW, 3 etc - there's no Orange in HK! Most common is pccw, standard price is about $68 with some credit.

chancellor Nookie Newbie UID 36503 Digest Posts 0 Credits 44 Posts 42 Karma 44 Acceptance 9 Reading Access 10 Registered 22-12-2009 Status Offline

#4 Post at 4-2-2011 17:48  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L QUOTE: Originally posted by YouthAgainst at 4-2-2011 17:45 Bro, the main carriers are PCCW, 3 etc - there's no Orange in HK! And Sunday has also disappeared years ago! (bought out by PCCW in 2005 I believe)

YouthAgainst Erotic Emperor UID 25277 Digest Posts 0 Credits 2408 Posts 1771 Karma 2395 Acceptance 251 Reading Access 60 Registered 22-5-2009 Status Offline

#5 Post at 4-2-2011 18:00  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #4 chancellor's post And also, in general cards WILL work in other countries - they'll just be picked up by their 'sister' network in that country, at worst. Usually roaming charges for these cards in China isnt outrageous too, unlike the European simcards.

neoalpha64 Carnal Conqueror UID 59204 Digest Posts 0 Credits 249 Posts 264 Karma 249 Acceptance 3 Reading Access 30 Registered 19-1-2011 Status Offline

#6 Post at 4-2-2011 22:51  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #3 YouthAgainst's post oh crap, looks like im behind the times man

sirtiger (the banana) Erotic Emperor UID 3407 Digest Posts 0 Credits 2609 Posts 2588 Karma 2586 Acceptance 465 Reading Access 60 Registered 27-9-2007 Location other side of the planet Status Offline

#7 Post at 5-2-2011 00:48  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L I've been told that you can rent phones too as an alternative. I am sure someone can verify this

parker Carnal Conqueror UID 4447 Digest Posts 0 Credits 206 Posts 142 Karma 205 Acceptance 16 Reading Access 30 Registered 15-11-2007 Status Offline

#8 Post at 5-2-2011 01:52  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #6 neoalpha64's post Not just behind the times man, but you copied and pasted it from http://ideas.4brad.com/best-company-each-country-buy-prepaid-sim. Not surprising it's outdated since that post is from 2005.

cn888 Carnal Conqueror UID 36510 Digest Posts 0 Credits 253 Posts 260 Karma 253 Acceptance 4 Reading Access 30 Registered 22-12-2009 Status Offline

#9 Post at 5-2-2011 01:56  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #1 thecoolhothunk's post When I was there a few weeks ago, I used the carrier 3.  It was ok, but I liked the fact that I can pay to get data on my iphone, so I had internet access of my phone when I was there.  I think the other carriers offer this as well, but I think the price of 3 was the best.  I just bought their $98 international data prepaid sim and they give you a bonus of like $50 on top as well.  Reception was not too bad and internet worked well.  Go to a 3 shop and check it out, just make sure your phone is unlocked.

chelu Lustful Lord UID 7227 Digest Posts 0 Credits 538 Posts 433 Karma 532 Acceptance 121 Reading Access 40 Registered 15-1-2008 Location Micronesia Status Offline

#10 Post at 5-2-2011 09:07  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L If your phone has a sim slot I keep a people's sim card so when I'm in HKG I pop it in and have my USA number call diverted to the local number. This way I receive all calls to my regular cell phone, but also have local number for calling and texting. Very discreet as local calls and texts shows local call back number. Che'lu

YouthAgainst Erotic Emperor UID 25277 Digest Posts 0 Credits 2408 Posts 1771 Karma 2395 Acceptance 251 Reading Access 60 Registered 22-5-2009 Status Offline

#11 Post at 5-2-2011 09:45  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #9 cn888's post Good to know, sounds a pretty good deal I've an Iphone deal atm which is $110 per month 500mb but i've used 700+ so they've slapped me with $298 extra!

lean9088 Carnal Conqueror UID 29244 Digest Posts 0 Credits 406 Posts 351 Karma 403 Acceptance 51 Reading Access 30 Registered 13-8-2009 Status Offline

#12 Post at 5-2-2011 17:41  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Just stop by 7-eleven and get PCCW card for $68.

mrjones Carnal Conqueror UID 28335 Digest Posts 0 Credits 307 Posts 272 Karma 306 Acceptance 24 Reading Access 30 Registered 26-7-2009 Status Offline

#13 Post at 5-2-2011 20:19  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L You can also buy a cheap nokia handset for around HK$200 - so for under $300 HK you can have a phone and a sim.  The phone shops will also sell you the sim, switch the language to English for you and show you it all up and running. Easy!

wasabi Nookie Newbie UID 20590 Digest Posts 0 Credits 41 Posts 45 Karma 41 Acceptance 9 Reading Access 10 Registered 18-2-2009 Location london Status Offline

#14 Post at 8-2-2011 19:07  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L You don't need the $68 pccw card unless you plan to make IDD(international) calls. There is a cheaper one, $48 I think but it's definitely red NOT green. The $20 difference  isn't a great deal but the call tarriffs for calls in hong kong of the red one is half that of the green.

thecoolhothunk Nookie Newbie UID 59715 Digest Posts 0 Credits 21 Posts 6 Karma 21 Acceptance 2 Reading Access 10 Registered 29-1-2011 Location Mexico Status Offline

#15 Post at 10-2-2011 17:17  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L awesome.. thanks for the replies guys. i will keep things in mind. :-)

disktroyer Carnal Conqueror UID 59942 Digest Posts 0 Credits 310 Posts 164 Karma 306 Acceptance 73 Reading Access 30 Registered 2-2-2011 Status Offline

#16 Post at 13-2-2011 21:16  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #14 wasabi's post Thanks for the info.  I also found more details here: http://www2.pccwmobile.com/porta ... geable_SIM_Card.jsp I guess I can use my laptop to connect to PCCW Wi-Fi hotspots using the phone number and pin (which I can get if I call PCCW hotline), right?

thangnho Nookie Newbie UID 60636 Digest Posts 0 Credits 15 Posts 13 Karma 15 Acceptance 3 Reading Access 10 Registered 15-2-2011 Status Offline

#17 Post at 17-2-2011 11:02  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Hi guys, do you know if 7/11 will unlock my Blackberry after I buy a PCCW card from them ? TIA.

mrjones Carnal Conqueror UID 28335 Digest Posts 0 Credits 307 Posts 272 Karma 306 Acceptance 24 Reading Access 30 Registered 26-7-2009 Status Offline

#18 Post at 17-2-2011 22:38  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L 7/11 won't do it but try most of the independent (rather than chain store) small outlets.  Failing that any one of the computer centers will sort it out for you. Ask  a local, they will point you in the right direction no problem. Or buy a cheap handset. Pick one up new for HK$200 or less.

charliehorse Carnal Conqueror UID 59504 Digest Posts 0 Credits 428 Posts 232 Karma 425 Acceptance 54 Reading Access 30 Registered 25-1-2011 Status Offline

#19 Post at 17-2-2011 22:42  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Don't think 7/11 will do any unlocking.  Best thing is to take it to Mongkok on Argyle street opposite Ladies Market (sorry not that kind of ladies market which is kind of ironic on this website!!). That place (I think the name is Shintak center or something like that) is the best place in HK to unlock, buy, sell, rebuild, find missing parts etc...  for your phone.   And while you're waiting you can go right across the road on Sai Yeung Choi street for a quick punt while you wait!!!

thangnho Nookie Newbie UID 60636 Digest Posts 0 Credits 15 Posts 13 Karma 15 Acceptance 3 Reading Access 10 Registered 15-2-2011 Status Offline

#20 Post at 18-2-2011 00:50  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L QUOTE: Originally posted by charliehorse at 17-2-2011 22:42 Don't think 7/11 will do any unlocking.  Best thing is to take it to Mongkok on Argyle street opposite Ladies Market (sorry not that kind of ladies market which is kind of ironic on this website!!). T ... Sounds like a good idea !! Thanks

26  1/2 12››

Poll Trade Reward Activity

All times are GMT+8, the time now is 29-11-2024 19:51

Disclaimer: This forum is operated as a real-time bulletin board system. 141CLUB.COM carries no legal liability on its contents. All messages are solely composed and up-loaded by readers and their opinions do not represent our stand. Readers are reminded that the contents on this forum may not convey reliable information thus it is readers' own responsibility to judge the validity, completeness and truthfulness of the messages. For messages related to medical, legal or investment issues, readers should always seek advice from professionals. Due to the limitation of the forum's real-time up-loading nature, 141CLUB.com is not able to monitor all the messages posted. Should readers find any problems regarding the messages, do contact us. 141CLUB.COM reserves the rights to delete or preserve any messages and reject anyone from joining this forum. 141CLUB.COM reserves all the legal rights.