Did you get both nams programmed in the DR or in the US? I have a Verizon (Codetel) phone I use in the DR and would dearly love to have the same phone (device) in the US but can't get anyone here to program the second nam.La Profe_1 said:Digital phones get better coverage. Generally, (I often collect donated used cell phones for special projects here), I look for Verizon or Sprint phones from the US (CDMA 1900). They are easily activated in the DR with either Verizon, Centennial or Tricom.
In fact, my personal cell phone has two nams and is activated with a US number and a DR number.
You can also purchase a GSM phone and have the sim card replaced by Orange - and then activate the Orange sim.
Did you go to the big Codetel office in Santiago? I pass there a lot and will stop in to get some assistance on this as well. Heck, I am a techie and haven't figured it out!! :cross-eyeLechero said:I use Verizon in both countries on the same phone.
The girl @Verizon in Santiago showed me how to switch "Nams". I got help remotely from Verizon over the phone in 2 minutes in the USA. Just go into the settings panel on the phone after you have the 809 number put on to switch. I am no techie, and it was fairly easy.
La Profe_1 said:Digital phones get better coverage. Generally, (I often collect donated used cell phones for special projects here), I look for Verizon or Sprint phones from the US (CDMA 1900). They are easily activated in the DR with either Verizon, Centennial or Tricom.
In fact, my personal cell phone has two nams and is activated with a US number and a DR number.
You can also purchase a GSM phone and have the sim card replaced by Orange - and then activate the Orange sim.
Okay, I'll stop there when I come into town again. Thanks!Lechero said:The Verizon down the street from Gran Almirante gave me the number.
The girl in Playero is pretty good in Sosua as well!
Snuffy said:If I am buying a phone in the USA to use here in the DR...what are the specific technical requirements. For example, someone was telling me that they believe it has to be dual-band...but they were not sure about that. Anyone know? Thank You
playacaribe2 said:Snuffy:
From years of personal experience, stick with CDMA technology in the DR. The coverage from Orange (GSM) if you travel the island, is spotty.
I have used Sprint phones in the DR for many years now and they have always worked well. I would rank the carriers for Sprint phones in terms of coverage as Verizon first (formerly Codetel), Tricom second and Centennial last.
Currently I am using a Samsung 8500, an older flip model. I have found it to give me a signal where other newer phones could not.
As buying a used phone is relatively inexpensive here in the US, I find it easier to have a separate phone in the DR. I leave it with a friend who puts a 100 peso calling card in it on a monthly basis to keep it activated. The best part about this type of phone is that if you lose it or it gets stolen, you are only out a used phone and whatever time is left from your calling cards.
No need to worry that the phone bill has been run up with calls to who knows where. Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2