My mom moved to Mexico recently, and I have had a hard time contacting her via phone. She's staying with relatives of her boyfriend, but it seems like she's not able to use their phone to make international calls. I'd like to get her a mobile phone that she can use to call me and her other kids (or anybody else), but I'm a bit overwhelmed by what I'm finding with google - a lot of which seems targeted to making international calls from the US to other countries or just seems spammy.
What is a good way to buy a phone here and send it to Mexico?
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posted by jeoc
on May 1, 2013 -
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Looking for prepaid phone recommendations for an older person in the US. No smartphone, no texting, just very occasional outgoing voice calls.
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posted by Ookseer
on Dec 12, 2012 -
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Can someone tell me how I can confirm my location (in the UK) of where I was a couple/few weeks ago please. At the time I was using an HTC Hero phone on the O2 network.
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posted by sockpim
on Oct 22, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a cheapish mobile phone that can do basic internet chores (facebook, email, basic web stuff). I can't afford a smartphone or the monthly contract that comes with them. I am in the UK. Do you have a phone in this category that you like/hate? What would you recommend? Extensive information about my personal needs and whims follows:
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posted by nowonmai
on Dec 30, 2010 -
7 answers
What do I need to do, or what do I need to be aware of, to use mobile data on a Nexus One using a Softbank rental SIM card in Japan?
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posted by Vorteks
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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Germany filter: What is my best option for a low-priced cell phone plan that will ideally include cheap international calling? No data, contracts possible.
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posted by naturalog
on Jul 16, 2010 -
8 answers
Help me decide whether to buy a Nexus One. Unusual questions about switching service providers, SIMs, and international options inside.
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posted by Vorteks
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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I'm going to Spain for a bit and want, if possible, to get a pay-as-you-go Spainish sim card for my (unlocked) iPhone that will allow me to use data at a reasonable price. Does anyone know if such a product exists in Spain? I don't speak Spanish so bonus points if it's possible to buy one over the internet and have it shipped to me in the UK (though I know that's unlikely)...
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posted by ascullion
on Mar 14, 2010 -
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I would like to buy a nice new cell phone with a physical keyboard to replace a broken G1. Please help me with any knowledge about the Droid or the Cliq or any other suggestions you may have!
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posted by Greg Nog
on Dec 2, 2009 -
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How can I remember to always put my mobile phone on silent before meetings or seminars? And to turn the sound back on when the meeting is over? Any useful tricks? I don't seem to have a problem remembering this in artistic environments, only in work environments.
posted by grouse
on Oct 1, 2009 -
18 answers
What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling?
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posted by zaebiz
on Mar 31, 2009 -
2 answers
Last night, a friend accidentally spilled a drink over my mobile phone. Now it sort of works. What can I do?
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posted by jhighmore
on Dec 2, 2008 -
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UK phone fraud: Someone stole my phone and rang up £3000 of calls to Nigeria. The phone company says it's my fault for not keeping tabs on the phone and I have to pay it. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by Drexen
on Jun 27, 2008 -
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Phone from China, SIM card in the US: what do I need to know to make sure I have a working cell phone when I return to the US for a month or two this summer?
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posted by msbrauer
on Jun 4, 2008 -
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Help me find the perfect (for me) Verizon Wireless phone. I'm not sure, but I think I might want to cross into smartphone land....
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posted by JMOZ
on Mar 6, 2008 -
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What's the best wireless phone service for the NYC area?
I'm as fed up with Verizon as the next guy, but my limited experience with an iPhone in Manhattan left me with dropped/missed calls and very intermittent access to maps, etc. (unless already cached).
Putting aside fun features that
usually work, and imagining your life depended on receiving or making a phone call, which network would you choose?*
*Please speak from experience with a carrier and nevermind the silly games they play (e.g., crippling bluetooth, etc.); I simply need a service that doesn't miss or drop calls.
posted by whoiam
on Mar 3, 2008 -
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My wife and I both
loathe our Motorola RAZRs, and fortunately, we're able to replace them at subsidized, new-customer pricing at the end of this month (October 28th, to be specific). We're Verizon Wireless customers for a slew of reasons, and are going to stick with VZW; does anyone have recommendations for phones we should consider?
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posted by delfuego
on Oct 15, 2007 -
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Can anyone suggest a good way to get out of my contract with Sprint while avoiding the early termination fees?
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posted by Raichle
on Oct 9, 2007 -
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My Secret Santa has a mobile phone that she's continually missing calls/texts on because she leaves it in her bag, and it drives her daft. Is there any sort of small wireless ringer/buzzer/light that will go off when the phone does? Small enough for a keychain, ideally.
posted by bonaldi
on Nov 21, 2006 -
5 answers
How can I save money sending hundreds of SMS messages (and making occasional phonecalls) from my UK mobile phone to a USA cell?
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posted by Marquis
on Jul 16, 2006 -
9 answers
Prepaid Mobile Phone roaming through the UK, France and Belgium recommendations...
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posted by snarkle
on Jul 5, 2006 -
5 answers
Cellphone Filter: Help, getting a new phone this week! Looking for an awesome superphone.
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posted by spinko
on Jun 25, 2006 -
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I'm looking to upgrade my mobile phone, and I don't want to be limited to my provider's (T-Mobile's) choices. I have specific needs for the phone, in extended. I'd like to know if anyone knows of a phone that fits these requirements, or, better yet (and more useful to others), what are some good ways to track down a particular model that fits my specific needs?
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posted by blingblong
on Jan 23, 2006 -
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After a long love affair with my Treo, I've gone and bought a Nokia 9500. It's too big to be my primary phone but I'm hoping it can replace my laptop when I'm travelling. What Series 80 software do you folks consider as essential?
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posted by blag
on Jun 23, 2005 -
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So I've got a new Symbian phone (a Nokia 6600) and I'm wondering what to play with. What are the killer apps? (Bonus points if you know of a Windows CE-style "Today" view to replace the launcher...
posted by bonaldi
on Sep 21, 2004 -
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