Temporary cell phone while on vacation

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Member since 19 January 2011

nativefloridaNew member20 January 2011 11:45:39

Hi all,
Coming to Ecuador from the states next month for vacation. Is it possible to pick up a "temporary" cell phone while we're there? We'll be in Quito and Cuenca.

Any help would be great.
Thank you,
Glenn

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ChristineViP21 January 2011 08:13:40

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Hi Glenn, welcome on Expat-blog!

I hope other members will be able to advice you.

I wish you good luck

Christine

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GuestPoster47821Guest21 January 2011 20:44:39

Hi Glenn,
I think buying a prepaid service phone will work fine for you, cost runs for less than a hundred bucks the unit. Pay as you use, loading the service starts as low as three dollars.In Ecuador, unlike the States you pay for outgoing calls but not for incoming calls.
Luis

3lckr Serial expat

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3lckrSerial expat22 January 2011 22:28:53

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Don't rent, neither buy at the airport - expensive. You will anyway visit Quito historic center. You'll have no problem finding a $30-35 phone there + $6 chip with $3 already on it, talking Movistar, but pretty sure Alegro y Porta have similar prices. There, you'll have a phone and a number, and even if you never load it again, it will work for incoming calls for 6 months. Then, before you leave, contact me, I'll buy it.

nativeflorida New member

Member since 19 January 2011

nativefloridaNew member23 January 2011 12:47:42

Thanks everyone. Big help. Glenn

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