I live in India and I'm getting an unlocked Nexus S from US from best buy for $530. I wanted to know if I will be able to use it with an Airtel sim card in India. I also wanted to know if there are any guys from India who own the Nexus S here.
You can use it, but you might not be able to get 3G depending on the carrier's frequency. Just google for it.
Mokurex said:
You can use it, but you might not be able to get 3G depending on the carrier's frequency. Just google for it.
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I am not very keen on using 3g cos its very expensive here, 3g just launched in India, I will mostly be using my normal 2g connection and wifi. Am buying this phone mainly for pure blooded Android and the regular updates.
Hi Gaurav,
I am using Nexus S since the launch with Vodafone here in Mumbai. You can very well use the phone with all the services/features. Infact, 3G also will work with indian mobile operators. So go ahead and buy one.
Nexus S (2.3.3) Unrooted
HTC Legend (2.2) Rooted
anishmg said:
Hi Gaurav,
I am using Nexus S since the launch with Vodafone here in Mumbai. You can very well use the phone with all the services/features. Infact, 3G also will work with indian mobile operators. So go ahead and buy one.
Nexus S (2.3.3) Unrooted
HTC Legend (2.2) Rooted
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Thanks man Btw, from where did you buy it? And did you buy it from an online store or a retailer? And which case do you guys suggest? I was planning on buying this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/...6653508-20&qid=1298156728&a=B004IYVEBI&sr=8-4
Gentlemen... Be sure to check, phones purchased in India and US, may have different frequencies. Check before buying.
I am in Bangalore with Tata docomo and have also tried it in Airtel network, it works fine.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
You can use it, but you might not be able to get 3G depending on the carrier's frequency. Just google for it.
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i have a question i just bought a htc inspire and was wondering if i get it unlocked would it work correctly on t mobile or simple mobile i heard the band is different but if it is att just like the iphones once it is unlocked everything should work fine can anyone help me answer that queston?
phone will work but not 3g, you will get edge instead. simple mobile has same band as tmobile for 3g
ok what is edge is it slower than 3g?
dusan498 said:
ok what is edge is it slower than 3g?
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Yes, EDGE is 2G.
ok will all the other phone features work?
Yea it should
2g with full internet pages is pretty slow though, takes forever to load anything, sending email and stuff like that should be fine but u can scratch watching youtube videos without waiting awhile
ok i have a samsung galaxy s at&t phone will the inspire work the same as the galaxy s?
also is the galaxy s at&t pnone on the same band as the htc inspire?
so would it be better if i used a iphone 4 unlocked with simple mobile?
als ocan you assist me in getting my htc inspire unlocked??????
hi,
please help if you can. i was thinking about getting htc inspire 4g from radio shack and would like to use simple mobile as my carrier. i understand that the phone has to be unlocked and GSM. my question is once it's unlocked do i need to change the access name point(apn) on the phone in order to use the internet?
thank you
anyone using Motorola Htc Inspire on Simple Moblile? any problem with internet ? do they "throttle" your usage?
Any AT&T phone on T-Mobile service will run on edge, doesn't matter which phone you use.
Sent from Inspire 4G w/ cm7
ibflossing said:
hi,
please help if you can. i was thinking about getting htc inspire 4g from radio shack and would like to use simple mobile as my carrier. i understand that the phone has to be unlocked and GSM. my question is once it's unlocked do i need to change the access name point(apn) on the phone in order to use the internet?
thank you
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Yes you do have to change the apn but it tells you step by step on the website here: Simple Mobile Support .
ibflossing said:
anyone using Motorola Htc Inspire on Simple Moblile? any problem with internet ? do they "throttle" your usage?
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I dont think they throttle it. i havent noticed any change.
hello
-- i new buy lg g2x . and unlocked it because i use at&t . everything good
but i turn on 3g for at&t it;s not work . gsm only ok but CDMA (3g) not work
-- ios 2.2.2 orignal ::
-- pl help me turnon 3g . i need 3g please
use *#*#4636#*#* go to phone info then change the network to WcDMA preferred.
The G2x doesn't have ATT 3G bands on board. You'll only ever get 2G.
Sent from my LG G2x
/facepalm
TJBunch1228 said:
The G2x doesn't have ATT 3G bands on board. You'll only ever get 2G.
Sent from my LG G2x
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this^^
Sounds like you got rickrolled into purchasing a phone. Lawl.
No 3G. Baseband chip only supports 3G on 1700 and 2100. AT&T uses 850 and 1900 so it will never get 3G on AT&T unless the TMO merger goes through (highly unlikely) and they keep the TMO frequencies (again highly unlikely).
PoisonWolf said:
Sounds like you got rickrolled into purchasing a phone. Lawl.
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I shalt at no moment bestow thee skyward.
I shalt at no moment release thee toward the earth.
I shalt at no moment, exercise mine body and leaveth thee behind.
Sent from my LG G2x
The only phones that support AT&T and T-Mobile bands is high end NOKIA devices
N8, E7, E6
Its Symbian and sad to say, it's not in the same league as Android.
And trust me, I'm even looking for AT&T phones only to have options for any type of GSM carrier. Mostly because of pre-paid devices use AT&T or T-mobile bands
Its not a total loss. You could get Simple Mobile No contract plans. You'll get 4G. Its not AT&T but its only way you'll get high speed on the G2X.
And if you are on AT&T contract, you did get suckered into buying a phone. Live and learn I say.
You could always sell it to somebody else.
iOS Version 2.2.2? lolwut?
I have the same problem but i use videotron. I dont have a data or 3g
Connection. What i need to do to activate and use internet ... i new with the phone ... thanks to help.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
final ==> lg g2x t-mobile unlocked never use 3g for at&t right ? or up rom 2.3 we use 3g for at&t ? or if the other way . pl show me .... thanks all
- the phone for me right now 2.2.2 orignal . i want up 2.3 but i don't know . can u show me ?
- lg g2x have 2 camera . but i use video call on skype it not work ?
-if i use lg g2x for t-mobile unlocked not connection 3g for at&t .. so i want know i have charge money data plane for at&t ( $15/1 month ) simcard for me not contract 2 year at&t ..
-- pl help me thanks all
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iOS Version 2.2.2? lolwut?
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lol this! My same thought!
duongtiensanjose said:
final ==> lg g2x t-mobile unlocked never use 3g for at&t right ? or up rom 2.3 we use 3g for at&t ? or if the other way . pl show me .... thanks all
- the phone for me right now 2.2.2 orignal . i want up 2.3 but i don't know . can u show me ?
- lg g2x have 2 camera . but i use video call on skype it not work ?
-if i use lg g2x for t-mobile unlocked not connection 3g for at&t .. so i want know i have charge money data plane for at&t ( $15/1 month ) simcard for me not contract 2 year at&t ..
-- pl help me thanks all
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wat...
10char
WTF!?!?! this must be a joke. Where's Ashton at? Damn trolls
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duongtiensanjose said:
. pl me .... thanks all
-- pl me thanks all
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DUDE! I f'n pl'd you last week to level 80 and you still haven't paid me my plat wtf
meh...
Wow, you guys are being mean for no reason...
Obviously English isn't his/her first language...
We don't need all this filth in the thread...
scrizz said:
Wow, you guys are being mean for no reason...
Obviously English isn't his/her first language...
We don't need all this filth in the thread...
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Yeah it's a bit much, but they're still begging for help when they've already been answered with the only answer possible:
You cannot use 3G on the T-Mobile G2x on AT&T. No software could possibly solve this. It is a physical limitation in the hardware modem. It might be somehow possible to rip the current modem out and solder a new one in and redo the base hardware drivers etc etc but that would be far more trouble than it is worth.
So, you can't use 3G on the T-Mobile G2x on AT&T. Period. Fin. End of story. Close thread please..
Could someone help with my phone problem? I have wifi data connection but no 3g connection. I'm with a provider like t mobile ... videotron... same bandwidth ... but I never see any 3g icons or something else... how to configure that?
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rxtemp2000 said:
Could someone help with my phone problem? I have wifi data connection but no 3g connection. I'm with a provider like t mobile ... videotron... same bandwidth ... but I never see any 3g icons or something else... how to configure that?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
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Go into your settings, wireless & networks, mobile networks, access point names and set up a new apn for Videotron. Don't as her for the information to enter. Google for it. You should set up one for internet and one for mms.
Hi, Guy actually i purchased HTC inspire 4g from someone it was rooted and have gingerbread 2.3.5 but the thing is HSDPA isnt working only G (GPRS) and E (EDGE) connections are working i downloaded update from HTC website the update was available 2.3.3 i also installed and checked in that rom same thing E connection not showing H+ (HSDPA) what should i do now please guyss help me out i still try to solve that since 2 weeks i also researched on this matter at xda developers and i saw that some guys are saying that all HTC inspire 4g are HSDPA and HSUPA locked you have to unlock that i dont know how to do that and i dont know how many persent (%) this news is correct but i really need help please help me out guyssss.
i saw this news but the link isnt working which is highlighted to red color (I use this method one)
Originally Posted by d4redevil
I got my HTC fully working with the links provided below.
All HTC Inspire stock phones come with HSPA LOCK, you must unlock HSPA
starting with these steps:
Follow these steps.
1.
*ROOTED
*ENG SOFF
(I use this method, and works perfect: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406)
*I use Radio- 26.06.04.06_M, share
(link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...877295&page=50)
*HSPA UNLOCKED
(get stock/rooted/hspa unlock rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965634) flash it
and update it, then.
*and i use Cm 7.2 ROM
*Once you have that, LOCK YOUR DEVICE TO ALL NEW WCDMA/HSPA TOWERS ONLY!
*Also connects to edge, etc.etc. if your not hspa/wcdma area.
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on the dailer.
Select Phone Information.
Scroll down to "Set Preferred Network Type".
Select WCDMA Only. and hit home and reboot,
works, its easy and u your inspire is SICK!
thanks to xda, and cyanogen mod again!
I hope this helps
shawn87 said:
Hi, Guy actually i purchased HTC inspire 4g from someone it was rooted and have gingerbread 2.3.5 but the thing is HSDPA isnt working only G (GPRS) and E (EDGE) connections are working i downloaded update from HTC website the update was available 2.3.3 i also installed and checked in that rom same thing E connection not showing H+ (HSDPA) what should i do now please guyss help me out i still try to solve that since 2 weeks i also researched on this matter at xda developers and i saw that some guys are saying that all HTC inspire 4g are HSDPA and HSUPA locked you have to unlock that i dont know how to do that and i dont know how many persent (%) this news is correct but i really need help please help me out guyssss.
i saw this news but the link isnt working which is highlighted to red color (I use this method one)
Originally Posted by d4redevil
I got my HTC fully working with the links provided below.
All HTC Inspire stock phones come with HSPA LOCK, you must unlock HSPA
starting with these steps:
Follow these steps.
1.
*ROOTED
*ENG SOFF
(I use this method, and works perfect: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406)
*I use Radio- 26.06.04.06_M, share
(link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...877295&page=50)
*HSPA UNLOCKED
(get stock/rooted/hspa unlock rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965634) flash it
and update it, then.
*and i use Cm 7.2 ROM
*Once you have that, LOCK YOUR DEVICE TO ALL NEW WCDMA/HSPA TOWERS ONLY!
*Also connects to edge, etc.etc. if your not hspa/wcdma area.
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on the dailer.
Select Phone Information.
Scroll down to "Set Preferred Network Type".
Select WCDMA Only. and hit home and reboot,
works, its easy and u your inspire is SICK!
thanks to xda, and cyanogen mod again!
I hope this helps
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This only works if you are on ATT if you are on another carrier all you will get is Edge.
Sounds like you have t-mobile service! Who is your service provider?
ai6908 said:
Sounds like you have t-mobile service! Who is your service provider?
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Wholly hell where did you come from lmao
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2
ai6908 said:
Sounds like you have t-mobile service! Who is your service provider?
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Am in srilanka now am using dialog GSM connection
shawn87 said:
Am in srilanka now am using dialog GSM connection
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Your issue is that your carrier uses a different 3g band. The Max you will get is edge
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2
zelendel said:
This only works if you are on ATT if you are on another carrier all you will get is Edge.
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Really? then dude how can i get H+ Speed in other countries like SRILANKA
i used other HTC's Model all are working perfectly (like incredible droid verizon, HTC evo design 4g sprint etc...
any solution???
shawn87 said:
Really? then dude how can i get H+ Speed in other countries like SRILANKA
i used other HTC's Model all are working perfectly (like incredible droid verizon, HTC evo design 4g sprint etc...
any solution???
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You have to get a device that uses the same bands. Devices in the US use different bands depending on the carrier. You won't be able to do anything about it on the inspire
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2
shawn87 said:
Really? then dude how can i get H+ Speed in other countries like SRILANKA
i used other HTC's Model all are working perfectly (like incredible droid verizon, HTC evo design 4g sprint etc...
any solution???
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Do you realize there is a huge difference between CDMA and GSM right. In the us they all use different 3g bands.
You should always research your device before you by it. Mainly if buying a device from another county
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2
zelendel said:
Do you realize there is a huge difference between CDMA and GSM right. In the us they all use different 3g bands.
You should always research your device before you by it. Mainly if buying a device from another county
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2
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Yep, now i understood thanks guys n specially to zelendel:good: he replied me 3 times
i really like to use HTC devices specially american devices carrier like T-mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T. Guys i have a question i want to know which device carrier is the best n which 3g band can normally use in asian? is there any thing throught that i can check like IMEI number or any code throught that i can check?
shawn87 said:
Yep, now i understood thanks guys n specially to zelendel:good: he replied me 3 times
i really like to use HTC devices specially american devices carrier like T-mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T. Guys i have a question i want to know which device carrier is the best n which 3g band can normally use in asian? is there any thing throught that i can check like IMEI number or any code throught that i can check?
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The best thing to do is find out what bands your carrier uses. Then compare it to the ones for a phone you like. If att doesn't work then T-Mobile maybe a better option as they use the Euro bands where ATT doesnt
Sent for a corner cell in Arkhum
Your best bet is to use probably a t-mobile phone from US or phones from SE asia and europe for indian subcontinent countries. AT&T based 3G phones will probably wont work there...but again like zelendel said, check it out with your service provider first...
@ zelendel! finally coming out of WM shell brotha!!
ai6908 said:
Your best bet is to use probably a t-mobile phone from US or phones from SE asia and europe for indian subcontinent countries. AT&T based 3G phones will probably wont work there...but again like zelendel said, check it out with your service provider first...
@ zelendel! finally coming out of WM shell brotha!!
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welcome man. If there is anything you need feel free to hit me up. I am no dev but if you click on the gotham link you will see I am still up to my old tricks lmao
It's probably a silly question but I don't know how to check. I bought an HTC One X off ebay, it' s brand new and unlocked (but I can tell it used to be on orange.). I'm currently on O2 but thinking about switching so I can get 4G but I won't bother if my phone can't get it. So how do I know if it can use the 4G network?
Thanks in advance.
Assume you are talking LTE (although the official definition of "4G" was revised to include evolved forms of HSPA).
For LTE compatibility, you have to find the specs for the exact model of One X you have (which may get confusing) and find out what band/frequency of LTE the phone is compatible with. Don't confuse this with the GSM or HSPA bands, you've got to look for the LTE band.
Then you need to find the LTE band/frequency used by your carrier. If the LTE frequencies are the same (phone is compatible with your carrier's LTE network) and the phone is unlocked, it should work.
Keep in mind that frequency/band support is most usually set in hardware. So the phone has to be equipped (in hardware) with the correct band. No amount of radio flashing will change the LTE band.
Thanks for your help. So how do I find out the exact model of my phone?
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So how do I find out the exact model of my phone?
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And therein lies the challenge. Matching your phone to a model number or accurate specs is not an easy thing. Telling us what carrier version or country would be a good start.
Also, be sure to hit the "thanks" button for any of my posts that you find helpful.
Thanks! I'm on O2 pay as you go but I bought the phone unlocked from eBay, it was previously on the orange network. I'm in the UK and I'm pretty sure the phone is a UK model.
I can't find the thanks button on this app but ill be sure to press it when I check in on my laptop
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Hello all,
As the title states, I'm taking a two week trip to Scotland in August. I require "local" voice/text and internet (unlimited?) would be a HUGE plus (especially for gps use).
T-mobile seems to have a $42-something plan which includes all the above, but I would be upset if my phone didn't work well with it for some reason when we landed. I'm currently on AT&T running Cyanogenmod 3.0.66? and Slimbean 4.2 and very willing to reflash to more appropriate roms.
My questions are:
1. Is it reasonable for me to bring my S2 and use a prepaid SIM, taking the risk something may not work? If so, what kernal/rom is best for Europe (say T-Mobile, etc) ?
2. Does anyone have a better option? This is my first time abroad and I'm open to advice.
I haven't been on xda for a while, so I apologize if this information is generally available. I did attempt to search but couldn't find what I was looking for.
Please help this old man!
Side question: Anyone have a good experience to report with an offline gps app?
Use a rom which supports GSM so go into settings mobile network and then network settings and see if you have WCDMA / GSM. That means it will work here. Also the best and cheapest sim card to get here is a Giffgaff one.
Also, regarding Gps, it's Scotland... You won't get lost.
Giffgaff give for £10 unlimited texts, 250 or 500min call and 1gb data... So just use data with Gps.
There is a cut down version of that for £5 but I'd rather have more Internet to use maps.
You can convert the £££ into $$$
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra using XDA Premium HD
If T-Mobile in Scotland uses the same frequencies as here in the USA, it would be reasonable to use the stock tmobile UVMC6 plus skyrocket JB kernel plus either UCMC1 radio OR UVMB1(blaze 4G radio)
Here's the rom,I used it on my rocket for sometime
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344942
But you have to flash a skyrocket kernel to correct screen rotation..Mohan has one in the dev section
Search for UVMB1 radio for data on AWS at HSPA...I don't think the Scottish have LTE on T-Mobile yet or even UCMC1 would work on their data if the use 1700/2100 AWS on LTE...
Have a nice trip...Scotland is a beautiful country...
mahanddeem said:
If T-Mobile in Scotland uses the same frequencies as here in the USA, it would be reasonable to use the stock tmobile UVMC6 plus skyrocket JB kernel plus either UCMC1 radio OR UVMB1(blaze 4G radio)
Here's the rom,I used it on my rocket for sometime
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344942
But you have to flash a skyrocket kernel to correct screen rotation..Mohan has one in the dev section
Search for UVMB1 radio for data on AWS at HSPA.
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I agree, however will this work on my current AT&T provider until I land in Scotland? This is my primary cellphone.
The rom, yes...
The radio, if you use LTE here, it will not work on UVMB1, but HSPA is ok
My plan would be
1.Flash the T-Mobile rom now
2.Flash the skyrocket kernel now
3.Leave your radio alone..
4.Have few T-Mobile radios like UVMB1 on your sd, flash it on board at the airplane do it would be ready there...
Of course that's if you choose to go with tmobile path...
akaneo said:
I agree, however will this work on my current AT&T provider until I land in Scotland? This is my primary cellphone.
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Taylor_Swift said:
Use a rom which supports GSM so go into settings mobile network and then network settings and see if you have WCDMA / GSM. That means it will work here. Also the best and cheapest sim card to get here is a Giffgaff one.
Also, regarding Gps, it's Scotland... You won't get lost.
Giffgaff give for £10 unlimited texts, 250 or 500min call and 1gb data... So just use data with Gps.
There is a cut down version of that for £5 but I'd rather have more Internet to use maps.
You can convert the £££ into $$$
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra using XDA Premium HD
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Thank you for your quick reply. I briefly looked into Giffgaff, and it seems like they charge for anything not between other Giffgaff users. This would make calling hotels, etc still costly. Plus, it looks like I need a UK postcode to receive a SIM card.
Also, we plan on doing some driving all throughout Scotland and the GPS option would greatly decrease any stress related to traveling, but thank you for your reassurance! :fingers-crossed:
mahanddeem said:
The rom, yes...
The radio, if you use LTE here, it will not work on UVMB1, but HSPA is ok
My plan would be
1.Flash the T-Mobile rom now
2.Flash the skyrocket kernel now
3.Leave your radio alone..
4.Have few T-Mobile radios like UVMB1 on your sd, flash it on board at the airplane do it would be ready there...
Of course that's if you choose to go with tmobile path...
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I like the way you think, buddy. So far if I can find an appropriate SIM plan, that is what I'll be doing.
akaneo said:
Thank you for your quick reply. I briefly looked into Giffgaff, and it seems like they charge for anything not between other Giffgaff users. This would make calling hotels, etc still costly. Plus, it looks like I need a UK postcode to receive a SIM card.
Also, we plan on doing some driving all throughout Scotland and the GPS option would greatly decrease any stress related to traveling, but thank you for your reassurance! :fingers-crossed:
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Use the £5 or £10 goody bag. You can call anything in UK. Landlines, Mobiles and all. They don't care.
You can get the sims at shops too. Just the websites says post code.
250 or 500min is to landlines and whatever. The Giffgaff to Giffgaff ones are free.
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It is good to research on network options while you're here...But probably you'll find a cell phones shop in the airport and buy a SIM from there..
Go to Wikipedia and read about their network bands, if they are compatible with AT&T specifications, you might need nothing done and your phone would work right away as soon as you put the new SIM and setup the correct apn...Of course that's if your phone is already unlocked..
By the way sir, this is the general section, all questions should be in Q/A forum...