UM in Tahiti/French Polynesia?

kupe · **UM in Tahiti/French Polynesia? -** 07-07-2007, 14:58

Hey gang-

We will be in Tahiti next month and wondered if anyone has had a chance to try out United Mobile there? French Polynesia is not listed on their site, but hoping perhaps their France agreement might cover it! Thanks!

Kupe

snidely · 08-07-2007, 04:15

I wouldn't count on it. Take a look at the comparison chart in the "Sticky" section. Everyone has roaming in France, only one (CelTrek) has roaming in Tahiti besides ATT at 2.29 and T-M for 2.99. CelTrek is quoted at 39/54 incoming/outgoing.
None of these rates are close to what they are in France. American Samoa has no relationship to U.S. roaming as a comparison.

...mike

prion · 08-07-2007, 08:02

09 appears to be working in French Polynesia, with 0.29 euros incoming per minute.

GadgetKen · 09-07-2007, 22:18

You might want to consider Skype-Out via Wi-Fi connection (small PDA or wifi device) from a coffee shop or if your hotel offers it....would only be about 2 cents a minute back to US. Another alternative would be a local Vini prepaid sim card (900 Mhz GSM) but international rates are close to $2/minute so best paired with a callback service.

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kupe (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 103 Join Date: 19 Jun 2006 Country:	UM in Tahiti/French Polynesia? - 07-07-2007, 14:58 Hey gang- We will be in Tahiti next month and wondered if anyone has had a chance to try out United Mobile there? French Polynesia is not listed on their site, but hoping perhaps their France agreement might cover it! Thanks! Kupe

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snidely (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 355 Join Date: 09 May 2005 Location: Berkeley, California and Miami Country:	08-07-2007, 04:15 I wouldn't count on it. Take a look at the comparison chart in the "Sticky" section. Everyone has roaming in France, only one (CelTrek) has roaming in Tahiti besides ATT at 2.29 and T-M for 2.99. CelTrek is quoted at 39/54 incoming/outgoing. None of these rates are close to what they are in France. American Samoa has no relationship to U.S. roaming as a comparison. ...mike Primarily uses my grandfathered U.S. T-M phone when traveling - 29¢/min. incoming in many countries. [Had to give this up last year when I changed plans.] Now also make usee of T-M's UMA/wifi free calling from any place in the world w. access to wifi. Wife uses BB 8900, I use BB 9700, both UMA capable. U.S. T-Mobile unlimited minutes - $40/mo. BB is $20 extra + $5 for SMS.

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prion (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 584 Join Date: 01 May 2006 Location: Greece Country:	08-07-2007, 08:02 09 appears to be working in French Polynesia, with 0.29 euros incoming per minute.

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GadgetKen (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 281 Join Date: 14 Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut, USA Country:	09-07-2007, 22:18 You might want to consider Skype-Out via Wi-Fi connection (small PDA or wifi device) from a coffee shop or if your hotel offers it....would only be about 2 cents a minute back to US. Another alternative would be a local Vini prepaid sim card (900 Mhz GSM) but international rates are close to $2/minute so best paired with a callback service. Phones/Wireless Devices: Fly-Ying F160, MFU V200, Motorola V3 razr, Aoke AK08, Motorola 9500, Sony Mylo, Pantech UM175, Peek9, Amazon Kindle 3G Sim Cards: AT&T (Jolt and Kindle), T-Mobile (Tuyo and Peek), Digicel Bermuda, ekit SimpleCalling Satphone: Iridium Broadband US Wireless Data: Verizon (Millenicom) VOIP: Skype