I need help selecting a phone. Having lived in Namibia for almost three
years, I have no idea what is available or what I even “need” to have. Currently, I am using a Nokia phone that cost
me about $15 US. I have my SIM card and
recharge as I need. Here in Namibia you
can recharge with as little as 62 US cents!
I don’t use my cell phone much. In fact, I often find that the battery is
dead. I use it so I have a phone when I
am out. It is also helpful for sending
SMS/text messages to people. Here in
Namibia people text all the time because it is so much cheaper than calling. I would rather call, get my answer, and be
done with it rather than have a back and forth text conversation. We will see if that changes in the US.
Why I would NEED a smart phone of any sort is beyond me, but
I am sure that if I had one I would use it.
Since we already have an ipod touch and an ipad2 I would think that an
iphone would make the most sense if I went that route. It would be familiar and I could use the apps
I already know and own.
I will be in the US from August 2012 until May/June of 2013
so I don’t know how much sense a 2 year contract makes. I hate to spend money on something that I
know I won’t be using. I know some plans
let you put your contract on hold while you are overseas, but since I primarily
live overseas it would take forever to finish up the stupid thing!
When I leave the US, I will be going to Armenia and I would
like to be able to use my phone there with a local SIM card. That means I am looking for an unlocked GSM
quad band phone and a US provider (prepaid?).
I have read a few articles, but I have lived outside of the
US for so long that I am truly clueless.
Here I went super cheap because crime is so high. In Armenia that is not a big problem. I would like something that I can use for
awhile. Suggestions? I feel like someone who has never driven being asked to select the most important features in a new car. Send me a Facebook message or e-mail.
