Already In Singapore--Need SIM card Help

[RedneckTraveler]

I'm currently in Singapore and have an LG Mdl. CG225 flip top phone. I think it's a 3 band phone. I have no problem direct dialing home (USA) numbers when SGP-M1-GSM shows connected in the display, though I limit my call duration and frequency. I plan to get a local SIM card, but was told by AT&T before leaving home, that locally purchased SIM cards would require a "password" from AT&T -- which I did not get before leaving home. Is this true? Can I get one online or must I call AT&T? Also, seeing as how "M1" supposedly has the more reasonable call time rates (as per internet research recently), plus the fact that I have no direct dial problems when I am connected to SGP-M1-GSM (presumably "M1"), I'm leaning toward purchasing M1's SIM card. Can anyone confirm or refute M1's being the best choice?

Thanks to whomever can give me some reliable help.

[Jay2TheRescue]

Originally Posted by RedneckTraveler

I'm currently in Singapore and have an LG Mdl. CG225 flip top phone. I think it's a 3 band phone. I have no problem direct dialing home (USA) numbers when SGP-M1-GSM shows connected in the display, though I limit my call duration and frequency. I plan to get a local SIM card, but was told by AT&T before leaving home, that locally purchased SIM cards would require a "password" from AT&T -- which I did not get before leaving home. Is this true? Can I get one online or must I call AT&T? Also, seeing as how "M1" supposedly has the more reasonable call time rates (as per internet research recently), plus the fact that I have no direct dial problems when I am connected to SGP-M1-GSM (presumably "M1"), I'm leaning toward purchasing M1's SIM card. Can anyone confirm or refute M1's being the best choice?

Thanks to whomever can give me some reliable help.

You should have gotten your phone unlocked before you left. They will not give you the code over the phone. It takes a few days to get the code, and I think when you finally do get it, it comes in your email. At this point you have 2 choices. Countinue using AT&T Int'l roaming, or buy a cheap unlocked phone there to use with a prepaid SIM.

-Jay

[Bugwart]

As Jay said you could buy a cheap phone from one of the countless cell phone shops in Singapore. You could also buy a used phone. Ask around your hotel for information on buying a used phone. The language options should include English for all Malay and Sing handsets.