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Will Nextel BB work in South Africa?

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Old 11-29-2005, 04:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If not, any suggestions on where I can rent one for two weeks?
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Old 11-29-2005, 04:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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simply no... try a tmobile device it has international coverage
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Old 11-29-2005, 04:41 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes if you buy a 7100i its an international phone
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Old 11-29-2005, 08:10 PM   #4 (permalink)
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7100i is not international. iDEN only Dawg.
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Your going to require a GSM device probably your only option for int'l coverage. ATT, Cingular, TMo.
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Nextel does offer a rental program for international BB use. Call customer care and they can set you up.
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Old 11-30-2005, 12:19 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Nextel does offer a rental program for international BB use. Call customer care and they can set you up.
He's correct, but I don't know the pricing...it may cost you an arm and your first born. But hey, if you're going to South Africa, I'm sure it's not gonna put a dent in your pockets.
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yeah the rental program is crazy..they want you to sign over all your kids...lmao
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Just go and buy a used i2000plus as there GSM.Then just make sure they've got agreements in SA.
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