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Galintheback · 08-16-2008, 12:55 PM

Alright so here's my situation:

- I'm Canadian (eh) and moving to the states in a few days for college (i.e. the next 4 years)
- All my family and friends are here in Canada
- I have an unlocked iPhone 2G
- I have already installed Truphone on it which allows me to make voip calls home to canada very cheaply

(However my future dorm doesn't have constant wi-fi so I would still like a plan that allows me to make cheap calls to Canada when I need them)
- No data plan wanted

- I'm looking for the cheapest monthly plan possible in the New York city area with a decent network
- A short contract (with no need to purchase a phone)
- Maximum I would like to pay is 40$

Ideally I wanted 'unlimited incoming' but from my research the US doesn't really have this under 60$

PLEASE help me. I'll send you a box of my homemade cookies if you do

Nextel32708 · 08-16-2008, 4:23 PM

Have you checked out RedPocket Mobile, and/or TuYo Mobile.

I hear they are both good for international calling from the US.

Galintheback · 08-17-2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks! But I'm always suspicious of these unknown companies when it comes to reliability AND network.

I've decided to just stick to Truphone for my long distance so the problem now is just finding a regular CHEAP/CHEAPEST cellphone plan in New York city that has a good, reliable network.

Anyone, anyone?

Nextel32708 · 08-17-2008, 3:21 PM

Metro PCS should be coming to NYC soon... they are an unlimited minute, no contract carrier (prepaid).

There is also T-Mobile-To-Go prepaid which is a good deal for prepaid. Or you could try T-Mobile's FlexPay (if you want a more regular plan).

AnthroMatt · 08-17-2008, 3:32 PM

Have you considered a FLexPay account from T-Mobile? No contracts are needed but you can get the same calling plans as regular, post-paid T-Mobile users.

Galintheback · 08-17-2008, 7:24 PM

What's the catch?

AnthroMatt · 08-17-2008, 10:16 PM

There is no catch. It is intended for people that don't want a credit check. If you don't have your own phone already, you will get locked into a contract to purchase a discounted phone. Since you already have a device, you can get in with no contract.

Heavy Fluid · 08-18-2008, 4:01 PM

Also check out Centennial Wireless. I am not sure if it is available in NY, but they offer free incoming calls, and incoming texts.

army1 · 08-18-2008, 9:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galintheback

What's the catch?

as you see there are choice's of cheap, just "0' free

liagb59 · 08-19-2008, 8:51 AM

try pre-paid phones..T-Mobile, virgin moblie...Trac-phone....no contracts on them

08-16-2008, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Galintheback Shoulda joined long ago! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US Alright so here's my situation: - I'm Canadian (eh) and moving to the states in a few days for college (i.e. the next 4 years) - All my family and friends are here in Canada - I have an unlocked iPhone 2G - I have already installed Truphone on it which allows me to make voip calls home to canada very cheaply (However my future dorm doesn't have constant wi-fi so I would still like a plan that allows me to make cheap calls to Canada when I need them) - No data plan wanted - I'm looking for the cheapest monthly plan possible in the New York city area with a decent network - A short contract (with no need to purchase a phone) - Maximum I would like to pay is 40$ Ideally I wanted 'unlimited incoming' but from my research the US doesn't really have this under 60$ PLEASE help me. I'll send you a box of my homemade cookies if you do

08-16-2008, 4:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nextel32708 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 32708 Posts: 67 Phone(s): Nokia 5190, Samsung Katalyst Provider(s): T-Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US Have you checked out RedPocket Mobile, and/or TuYo Mobile. I hear they are both good for international calling from the US.

08-17-2008, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Galintheback Shoulda joined long ago! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US Thanks! But I'm always suspicious of these unknown companies when it comes to reliability AND network. I've decided to just stick to Truphone for my long distance so the problem now is just finding a regular CHEAP/CHEAPEST cellphone plan in New York city that has a good, reliable network. Anyone, anyone?

08-17-2008, 3:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nextel32708 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 32708 Posts: 67 Phone(s): Nokia 5190, Samsung Katalyst Provider(s): T-Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US Metro PCS should be coming to NYC soon... they are an unlimited minute, no contract carrier (prepaid). There is also T-Mobile-To-Go prepaid which is a good deal for prepaid. Or you could try T-Mobile's FlexPay (if you want a more regular plan).

08-17-2008, 3:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
AnthroMatt Big Meanie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8,322 Phone(s): Motorola V950 Provider(s): Sprint + Airave Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Images: 1	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US Have you considered a FLexPay account from T-Mobile? No contracts are needed but you can get the same calling plans as regular, post-paid T-Mobile users.

08-17-2008, 7:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Galintheback Shoulda joined long ago! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US What's the catch?

08-17-2008, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
AnthroMatt Big Meanie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8,322 Phone(s): Motorola V950 Provider(s): Sprint + Airave Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Images: 1	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US There is no catch. It is intended for people that don't want a credit check. If you don't have your own phone already, you will get locked into a contract to purchase a discounted phone. Since you already have a device, you can get in with no contract.

08-18-2008, 4:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Heavy Fluid Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 164 Phone(s): BlackBerry 8830 WE Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Devices: iMac G5, iPod 2gb + 4gb + 30gb Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US Also check out Centennial Wireless. I am not sure if it is available in NY, but they offer free incoming calls, and incoming texts. __________________ I made the switch from GSM back to CDMA. I am happy with the service, but not the phone selection.

08-19-2008, 8:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
liagb59 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakville, Ct Posts: 94 Phone(s): Katana II, SCP 3200 Sprint, LG Aloha Virgin M, Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: Impossible to find a CHEAP plan in the US try pre-paid phones..T-Mobile, virgin moblie...Trac-phone....no contracts on them

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