Question about cell phones in Mexico..

L8 Braker · 08-02-2010, 09:27 AM

My carrier is Sprint...Will my cell work there?

Any towers at all down there?

marko138 · 08-02-2010, 09:55 AM

Gas man went to Mexico not long ago. He also uses Sprint...and was using that damn Blackberry the whole time he was there.

Dave · 08-02-2010, 12:07 PM

Its gonna get stold in five minutes anyway so it doesn't matter

Inferno · 08-02-2010, 01:36 PM

I lived in San Diego for about 10 years and have been to Mexico quite a few times. As soon as I crossed the border, the coverage would change from At&t to some other carrier. I never tried to use the phone there, but I am thinking you will need the international calling code for Mexico(or something like that)

L8 Braker · 08-02-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

I lived in San Diego for about 10 years and have been to Mexico quite a few times.

What about Cancun?

Gas Man · 08-02-2010, 10:39 PM

I was about 1 hr from Cancun. It was fine. Flew into cancun and had good service too.

I must have ditched the number. Just call *2 and ask for the internation roaming dept. It's a monthly add on that you can add on your plan for Day X - Day Y. So it will be pro-rated.

Seriously, it won't cost you that much. You have a blackberry? They have BB specific plans.

derf · 08-02-2010, 11:22 PM

The mexican cell companies were smart enough to install cell towers that work with US phones, but mainly in the tourist traps, I forget which standard they use, but you should be alright

OneSickPsycho · 08-03-2010, 12:10 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to call your carrier?

L8 Braker · 08-04-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

You have a blackberry?

Samsung moment..

sherri_chickie · 08-02-2010, 01:42 PM

It should work but watch out for roaming fees!

08-02-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Question about cell phones in Mexico.. My carrier is Sprint...Will my cell work there? Any towers at all down there?

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I was about 1 hr from Cancun. It was fine. Flew into cancun and had good service too. I must have ditched the number. Just call *2 and ask for the internation roaming dept. It's a monthly add on that you can add on your plan for Day X - Day Y. So it will be pro-rated. Seriously, it won't cost you that much. You have a blackberry? They have BB specific plans. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	The mexican cell companies were smart enough to install cell towers that work with US phones, but mainly in the tourist traps, I forget which standard they use, but you should be alright __________________

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Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	I lived in San Diego for about 10 years and have been to Mexico quite a few times. As soon as I crossed the border, the coverage would change from At&t to some other carrier. I never tried to use the phone there, but I am thinking you will need the international calling code for Mexico(or something like that)

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OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Wouldn't it be easier to call your carrier?

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