Mobile phones in India

kugan551 · Aug 2nd, 2009, 19:16

Hi,
I subscribe to 'Three' network in the UK. I want to be in touch with people in London when I travel in India.

To minimise costs,

1. Should I buy a new mobile phone and sim card in India? OR

2. Use my existing phone and just use my 3 account? OR

3. Unlock my mobile and use an Indian SIM ? OR

4. Do something else, e.g. buy a used mobile + SIM in India?

What would you do?

Haylo · Aug 2nd, 2009, 20:03

As minimising costs is your aim, unlock your mobile and buy an Indian SIM. You'll only be able to do that if you are staying in the same place for at least a week, due to security checks - in India you need photos and proof of ID to buy a SIM.

There is a useful sticky thread with all the details about this on the IndiaMike electronics forum.

steviej · Nov 3rd, 2009, 03:09

I have an airtel sim I bought last December (2008). I shall be going this November will I still be registered.

nycank · Nov 3rd, 2009, 04:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by steviej

I have an airtel sim I bought last December (2008). I shall be going this November will I still be registered.

If you did not topup or add a few rupees in June/July time frame, it has probably lapsed. Turn on the SIM and double check. Send an SMS to that number to see if you receive the SMS; then add some money online.

Aug 2nd, 2009, 19:16	#1
kugan551 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 31	Mobile phones in India Hi, I subscribe to 'Three' network in the UK. I want to be in touch with people in London when I travel in India. To minimise costs, 1. Should I buy a new mobile phone and sim card in India? OR 2. Use my existing phone and just use my 3 account? OR 3. Unlock my mobile and use an Indian SIM ? OR 4. Do something else, e.g. buy a used mobile + SIM in India? What would you do?

Aug 2nd, 2009, 20:03	#2
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	As minimising costs is your aim, unlock your mobile and buy an Indian SIM. You'll only be able to do that if you are staying in the same place for at least a week, due to security checks - in India you need photos and proof of ID to buy a SIM. There is a useful sticky thread with all the details about this on the IndiaMike electronics forum. __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

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steviej Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4	I have an airtel sim I bought last December (2008). I shall be going this November will I still be registered.