Phone issues in BsAs - Magic Jack, smart phones, local cell phones,etc

Last activity 13 May 2011 by WynnWoods

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MeriCMember24 March 2011 16:29:28

Hi all,

1. Does anyone use Magic Jack to make/receive phone calls in BsAs? I just got it and it's working sucessfully for me in the US but I have to use the computer dial pad (the phone doesn't seem to work with it). Hoping to use my phone for work calls while there.

2. Smart phones - any insight into this arena? Iphones, Droid, etc? Is one brand better than another. I was reading you can buy data packages through Moviestar, etc?

3. If I don't end up getting a smart phone, my cell won't work with a SIM card unfortunately (it's not GSM compatible), where can I buy or rent a phone, buy minutes, etc.

Any inight is so appreciated - it's all soooo confusing!!

Meri

ArmandViP25 March 2011 05:20:13

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Hi and welcome on the forum Meri

I hope you will get advices from the phone experts of the forum soon

Regards
Armand

WynnWoodsSerial expat11 April 2011 14:22:48

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Personally, I have used Vonage for over 4 years now with no issues whatsoever. I do have several friends who are currently using Magic Jack with no issues either.

I think which smartphone to get is a matter of personal preference. If you want to get a plan, the best thing to do as you need the phone as well is to purchase the phone and plan through a provider as they offer great deals on the phones. Otherwise you will pay a fortune for the phone getting it without a plan. For Claro you can stop by a store of theirs and they have a magazine with all their phones and plans. For Movistar, you will need to go to their website to look at phones and plans:

movistar.com.ar/

samwdavisActive member10 May 2011 20:53:37

I also have been using Vonage from Cordoba for over 4 years. Works very well. But, I subscribed in the U.S. and brought the phone adapter to Argentina when I moved here. You can carry it with you and connect using any regular phone as long as there is an Internet connection.

WynnWoodsSerial expat13 May 2011 15:00:24

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Good point samwdavis. Vonage will not ship their hardware here meaning you have to either:

Bring the hardware with you;
Have a friend or family member ship it to you;
Ask around and see if anyone down here has some for sale.

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