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    05/2011 - What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Ok I have a chip, Orange, that I want to use with a phone I am bringing from the states. What is the cost of unlocking or doing whatever they do so that my phone can work in DR?

    I know its possible but would like to know if anyone here knows how much it costs.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    depends on the type of phone you want unlocked. It shouldn't cost more than $20, usually cell phone places (not the actual going to Tmobile or something like that but an independent place) for around $20. Make sure the phone is quad band and GSM.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Behind the main office for Orange is a small electronic shop that will unlock any phone as Kevy has said for approx US$20. The main office is next door to Banco Popular, or about 100 yrds past Baileys Rest. The card if not used after 3 months will be in active. I was told Orange will reactivate it for free, as long as you purchase additional minutes. At least that was done for a friend of mine several months ago in Bavaro.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    1000 RD (about 27US) got me an Orange phone and about 45 minutes of time last month. I preferred not to unlock and keep there and here seperate. I didn't even trade in the phone. I'll be back soon enough and will buy more minutes
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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    assuming your phone is a gsm phone and not a cdma (cdma phones don't use sim cards and can't be unlocked) call your provider and ask them for an unlock code, most of them will give you the code if you've been a customer for a while. it's just a numeric code you enter in the keypad. some need to be connected to a device via the data port to be unlocked, though, for that you'd need to take it into a shop to have it done.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    1st try to unlock it for free. Call up your service provider and they should be able to unlock your phone for you. If it is a new phone usually there is wait period before you can unlock.

    2nd if you live in a major city try the (non-brand) cellphone stores. The codes on the internet cost between $15-$20 + whatever labor fee they will charge. Most hispanic/dominican barber shops will have some1 who can help out.

    you can try doing it yourself. Just google the topic and you will get some responses. The only problem with this is that you might try to purchase the code from a non-reputable website

    When in D.R. you can go to any phone store. The problem with this is time, knowledge, and technology. It can run you up2 2000rd depending on the phone.

    all those entail the same thing. purchasing the unlock code(s).... Hopefully your service provider can do it for free.

    Now that you mention it i have to unlock my phone....

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Got one on my last trip for 700 pesos it came with 100 minutes and i just threw in 300 more peso on minutes to even it out. I remember at night some times calling back home for 30 minute conversations with a buddy of mine and the minutes seemed endless hopefully i can get it re activated when i get back its full of numbers.....

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by jonew View Post
    Got one on my last trip for 700 pesos it came with 100 minutes and i just threw in 300 more peso on minutes to even it out. I remember at night some times calling back home for 30 minute conversations with a buddy of mine and the minutes seemed endless hopefully i can get it re activated when i get back its full of numbers.....
    I believe the phone comes with 100 pesos on it when you buy it; not 100 minutes. As always, I could be wrong.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by Robert13212 View Post
    I believe the phone comes with 100 pesos on it when you buy it; not 100 minutes. As always, I could be wrong.
    Your right my bad

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by jonew View Post
    Got one on my last trip for 700 pesos it came with 100 minutes and i just threw in 300 more peso on minutes to even it out. I remember at night some times calling back home for 30 minute conversations with a buddy of mine and the minutes seemed endless hopefully i can get it re activated when i get back its full of numbers.....
    If you turned in the SIM card to get your deposit back at Orange then you lost the numbers. This happened to me. I write down my numbers (well, the ones I want to keep) before I turn in the SIM card.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by DASBOOTY View Post
    If you turned in the SIM card to get your deposit back at Orange then you lost the numbers. This happened to me. I write down my numbers (well, the ones I want to keep) before I turn in the SIM card.
    No i dident turn in the SIM card its still in the phone so lucky me.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Thanks for the responses. I take it it'll cost me about 700 pesos to unlock, anything more and I might as well just buy another phone cause it'll be cheaper. Have to make sure I make this one a permenant DR phone.

    I'll call up my service provider to see if I can get it for free. I might just end up buying a phone though a simple basic flip is all I need.

    I have my sim card and i saved numbers on it, DR numbers, from when I had my phone. When I insert my sim card in a new phone will the numbers and everything load up on the new phone?? Im guessing it should because the numbers should be stored on the sim card.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    On your phone you can set to save numbers / ect to your phone or to your SIM. If you save to your SIM just pop it into any unlocked phone and away you go.

    BTW - Orange does not make cell phones, they only provide service. I had a POS Alcatel that I used for 6 trips without a single problem.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by Nakom View Post
    On your phone you can set to save numbers / ect to your phone or to your SIM. If you save to your SIM just pop it into any unlocked phone and away you go.

    BTW - Orange does not make cell phones, they only provide service. I had a POS Alcatel that I used for 6 trips without a single problem.
    thats the same kind of phone i got was the alcatel works super good

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Anyone know what the cost of unlimited data service is on orange or claro?
    how about unlimited text messages?

    I just unlocked my droid and i like talking to the girls on MSN, Gchat, FB, etc.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by BigLongBeach View Post
    Anyone know what the cost of unlimited data service is on orange or claro?
    how about unlimited text messages?

    I just unlocked my droid and i like talking to the girls on MSN, Gchat, FB, etc.
    Unless you live there and sign a contract, it is strictly pay as you go, and 3G / 4G do not work. For MSN / FB / ect use the wifi at hotels and resturants on your droid for free.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    I have an unlocked quad-band phone, so all I need is the prepaid SIM.

    Where do I get it and what are the costs involved?

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Mr. Happy just posted not long ago that you can buy any type package you want. Unlimited for a weekend or week or month. I just cant remember what thread it was in.

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    I have an iPhone 4S AT&T unlock where can I find a micro SIM card

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    Re: What is the cost of an Orange Cell phone??

    Quote Originally Posted by bernard fife View Post
    I have an iPhone 4S AT&T unlock where can I find a micro SIM card


    you can get a orange or claro sim card and have it cut to size at a few places in town or buy a sim cutter on ebay ...
    You can't shake a hooker tree and expect housewives to fall out !!!!!

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