MOBILE PHONES/CALLING HOME- Q&AS

kookie

2006-01-13 18:07:04

Hi,
I'm planning on getting a simcard while in Goa and was wondering if any of the networks let you send MMS messages or is it SMS only out there?

Thanks,
Kookie

potter

2006-02-03 17:43:34

Mobile Phone coverage in Goa

Going Panjim on 14th March and Virgin have informed me that they have no mobile coverage in Goa.

Can anyone tell me which networks do and whether they are reliable. :?:

Will need to call home every couple of days and so want to get a pay as you go phone to use whilst over there.

Many thanks

Mids On Tour

2006-02-03 17:58:00

Hi Potter,

This topic is a very popular one and there is a thread already so I have put the link for you below:-

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=49599&highlight=sim+cards

Voda & O2 do work though

Mids

Fiona

2006-02-03 18:17:38

thanks Mids for providing the link.

sonofscouse

2006-02-03 18:41:24

get an Indian sim and save yourself loads if you are phoning home that often.....Orange also work but don't get stung by the costs.

Sonofscouse

rayofsunhshine

2006-02-07 11:51:55

Vodafone has always worked for me. I only sent text messages though.

samtheboater

2006-02-08 06:58:57

Note 3G phones do not work.

If you buy an Indian SIM card you should buy an International card as calls cost 7rs per minute (15rs on ordinary Indian SIM card).

Coverage is good in the resorts but in remote areas (Mandorem) you get no signal.

Steve

kyasbaby

2006-02-08 12:04:43

I was reading this thread and something came to my mind. How is security in Goa, will I take many chances being seen with an expensive mobile? Basically, is it safe to walk on the streets?
I have a new 3111 Nokia, unlocked, and it's still quite expensive in Portugal. I guess it would be a treat for someone greedy in Goa :p

Fritz

2006-02-08 17:23:06

My 3 phone worked just fine. It was with 3 though rather than 3g with say vodaphone

Premiercuts

2006-02-08 18:18:57

Fritz,
Did you use your 3 phone through there own international roaming service or was it unlocked and used with an Indian 2G sim card?

mrstella

2006-02-08 18:26:42

Hi

I took my 3 phone out there last year and the 3 sim did not get a signal at all never tried it with an indian sim card though.

stevejohno

2006-02-08 19:12:55

Virgin coverage

Virgin works fine but expensive :cry:

. Get your phone unlocked and use Indian sim much cheaper :wink:

Premiercuts

2006-02-08 19:25:09

How about unlocking a UK 3G phone and then using an Indian sim card? Anyone know if this will work or would I be better off forking out for Indian pay as you go, or just sticking to payphones??

Fritz

2006-02-13 11:56:27

Yes, it works but it is more expensive than a standard phone. I think I paid about £ 20 when I had my NEC unlocked back in March 05. I'm pretty sure tey can do LG's too.

kj1234

2006-03-08 22:49:57

mobile phone

hi , this topic has possibly been covered but i am still not clear...
i am planningto take my mobile phone from engald to use in Goa, but am not sure if it is "locked|" to a specific network (eg vodafone)...if it is, how do i unlock it such that i can buy a sim card in goa and use it?
how easy is it to buy a sim card in goa, at what price and from where?!...do i need photo id?, and would somebody in Goa be able to "unlock " my phone so that i could use their sim card in it?!!
any advice appreciated, thanks in advance

Martin_d

2006-03-08 22:53:05

Go tto your local mobile phone shop and ask them to check if your phone is locked, or you could ask one of your friends who is on a different network to try their sim card in yopur phone. If it is locked, then go back to said mobile phone shop and ask them to unlock it for you. It should cost about a tenner at most

goaliesmum

2006-03-08 22:53:58

Hi, it's easy enough to get phone unlocked here, costs around a tenner, takes 2 seconds
you now need 2 lots of id to get sim in goa, passport & photo driving licence
make sure your phone supports roaming
hth

bigsmile

2006-03-22 07:58:23

Mobile Phone - Unblocking

Could anyone tell me the approximate cost of unblocking a mobile phone in Goa so that it may be used with an Indian sim card?

ssharonuk

2006-03-22 08:16:49

It cost me 700rps 500for phone card and 200 for the unblocking at the Elephant shop at candolin
sharon

bigsmile

2006-03-23 00:12:47

Thanks for that. Do you happen to know how much mobile to mobile calls cost?

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