CDMA India phone and Thailand

TattooLady · Sep 23rd, 2009, 00:11

I have a Indian CDMA phone with Reliance. Nokia 6275.
I am going to Thailand and I am wondering if I can buy a new R-UIM card and use my phone in Thailand??
And perhaps you know what service provider I could use in Thailand??

Thanks
TL

nycank · Sep 24th, 2009, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooLady

I have a Indian CDMA phone with Reliance. Nokia 6275.
I am going to Thailand and I am wondering if I can buy a new R-UIM card and use my phone in Thailand??
And perhaps you know what service provider I could use in Thailand??

Thanks
TL

Simple answer: Not worth it. CDMA is builtin to your co-branded handset.

TattooLady · Sep 24th, 2009, 21:24

I got a email from Reliance....
and they said buy a "Global Calling Card" from India and it can be used from the Reliance phone in Thailand (or elsewhere) for 5rs a minute.

• Reliance Global Call is a prepaid rechargeable account based card used for making international calls from Reliance Mobile & Reliance Hello without subscribing for ILD service and paying the security deposit.
• This Reliance Global Call Card denomination is available with paper RCV and as well as through E-recharge in all Reliance Communication Outlet, POS, and Retail outlets.

Good news!!

gaurav1441 · Sep 24th, 2009, 21:27

You will have to pay roaming charges on your Reliance phone in addition to Global Calling Card Charges.

TattooLady · Sep 24th, 2009, 21:30

what are the roaming charges like? I am only going to be there for 10 days and only making short calls so if 500rs gets me through that's ok....

TL

gaurav1441 · Sep 24th, 2009, 22:11

You can Call up the Relaince Helpline and ask them Roaming charges for Thailand. they would happil let u know.

thejag · Sep 25th, 2009, 03:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooLady

I got a email from Reliance....
and they said buy a "Global Calling Card" from India and it can be used from the Reliance phone in Thailand (or elsewhere) for 5rs a minute.

• Reliance Global Call is a prepaid rechargeable account based card used for making international calls from Reliance Mobile & Reliance Hello without subscribing for ILD service and paying the security deposit.
• This Reliance Global Call Card denomination is available with paper RCV and as well as through E-recharge in all Reliance Communication Outlet, POS, and Retail outlets.

Good news!!

are you sure it can be used in thailand? Reliance is a licensed ILD operator in india hence the prepaid ild service.. i dont think that can be used in thailand...

nycank · Sep 25th, 2009, 03:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaurav1441

You will have to pay roaming charges on your Reliance phone in addition to Global Calling Card Charges.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaurav1441

You can Call up the Relaince Helpline and ask them Roaming charges for Thailand. they would happil let u know.

Indian carriers(just like the rest) are notorious for roaming charges.

Here is what I think they say about Thailand -

Quote:

Country Thailand
Service Provider
CAT
Local National & Incoming Calls (Rs./ min) 22
International Peak hours
07:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs
(Standard Rate)
International Call to India (Peak)(Rs./min) 56

International Off Peak hours
9:00pm to Midnight & 5:00am to 7:00am.(Economy rate)
International Call to India (Off Peak) (Rs./min) 56

Incoming SMS Free

Disclaimer
The above mentioned tariffs are indicative & subject to change without notice by the visited operator.
Call forward charges from India to roaming countrywill apply in case of incoming calls.
Tariffs mentioned above are exclusive of 'surcharge', currently at 15% of the total usage.
The above mentioned tariffs are exclusive of VAT and other taxes chargeable by the visited operator.
Actual call rates in Rs. will depend on currency exchange rate variations.
The minimum chargable duration will vary from one operator to the other and from one call type to another.

Full gory details http://www.rcom.co.in/webapp/Communi...tionalroam.jsp

Sep 23rd, 2009, 00:11	#1
TattooLady Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 51	CDMA India phone and Thailand I have a Indian CDMA phone with Reliance. Nokia 6275. I am going to Thailand and I am wondering if I can buy a new R-UIM card and use my phone in Thailand?? And perhaps you know what service provider I could use in Thailand?? Thanks TL

Sep 24th, 2009, 21:24	#3
TattooLady Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 51	If you are interested.... I got a email from Reliance.... and they said buy a "Global Calling Card" from India and it can be used from the Reliance phone in Thailand (or elsewhere) for 5rs a minute. • Reliance Global Call is a prepaid rechargeable account based card used for making international calls from Reliance Mobile & Reliance Hello without subscribing for ILD service and paying the security deposit. • This Reliance Global Call Card denomination is available with paper RCV and as well as through E-recharge in all Reliance Communication Outlet, POS, and Retail outlets. Good news!!

Sep 24th, 2009, 21:30	#5
TattooLady Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 51	?? what are the roaming charges like? I am only going to be there for 10 days and only making short calls so if 500rs gets me through that's ok.... TL

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