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cell phones

Pia Aluli (66.91.38.172) -

I will be in Panama in November. I would like to inquire about acquiring a temporary cell phone.

Thnank you.

Reply #1 Tracy from Canada (Contact Member) -

You can purchase cell phones in Panama without service agreements. These phones range from $20.00 for basic models into the hundreds for models with all of the latest features. The phone will have a Panama number and you can use a prepaid network to make your calls. Phone cards are widely used in Panama; you can purchase them for as little as $1.00. You simply call your new provider, enter your PIN and you will receive credit for the amount of your card. Then just use your phone like any other; the company will send you text messages to notify you how much you have credit left. When you need more, just purchase another card and do the same. This is also a great feature for that person working on the Panama Canal; you have a local number to contact your contractors here and your incoming calls are free. After you finish your work in Panama, you don’t have to worry about cancelling a contract because you don’t have one!

• http://www.panama-health.com/Cell_Phones.htm

Reply #2 Kylea from America (Contact Member) -

That's good to know - our neighbors will be traveling there and staying for about a month. I'll have to let them know about this.

Reply #3 Sweetness from Earth, the Universe (Contact Member) -

I think that it is great that they have this deal in Panama where you can get a phone and phone cards there. I also think it's great that they do it without a contract.

Some of these "contracts" have hidden clauses whereby if you cancel before such and such a date you have to pay $100 to get it cancelled.

So what they are doing in Panama is a super idea.

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