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Originally Posted by DWB
They finally have 3G in parts of Thailand, so just grab a new SIM when you get in and have at it. Call the provider and get set up on a plan. Will cost anywhere from 300b - 800b a month for unlimited use.
Don't think it's working in the islands yet but they have EDGE there, which is unbearable usually unless you're just checking mail or something.
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ya i agree. sims are cheap and you dont need a 1-year contract like in the states. if you go with dtac you can add 2g or 3g service simply by entering a code in your phone.
the internet service on almost all of these phone networks is shit however. most of them have way oversold subscriptions. the only one that comes close to decent is CAT. they have super fast 3g but you need a usb/sim thumbdrive ($60) and it will cost you about $30 for the month for service. works anywhere in Thailand. drop the thumbdrive in a mailbox to me when you leave and i will paypal you $60. we never have enough of those around here ;)
wireless is all over the place too and in most hotels.
the areas that dont have wireless have a cafe on every street.
you probably dont need to worry about jailbreaking your iphone. you can buy a new one (EDIT: phone not iphone lol) for your trip in-country for $30-50. i went through 5 phones last year. cellphones and motorcycles are pretty much the only part of the modern world that Thailand has adopted country-wide lol
last, security - yes you will probably be robbed in the tourist areas. protect yo shit.
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