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Friends,
I am a first timer to Costarica. Planning to be there on June 12th.
One thing that I am not sure though is Does T-Mobile work in Costarica?

I must have a phone number without letting people back home know that I am in Costarica.

So what do you expert suggest?


Regards
Jvcking

Not going to happen. Sure, you can subscribe to international service from t-mobile, but when you're here the phone will ring weird. People in the know will know you're not in the country.

OK Well thanks for the information.
I am disappointed though with this news.

What are my other options.
Can I buy a calling card in costarica and be able to call usa without disclossing that I am in CTR?

There must be some solution that you experts have thout about.

Common experts speak up and help your newbee friend.

Regards
jvcking

If you have a laptop, I recommend MagicJack.

http://www.magicjack.com/

You get your own phone number just like if you were calling from home.

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I second this.

I just got my MagicJack a couple weeks ago, because of the info on this board. It works perfect so far. We'll see how it works tomorrow in CR, but I don't know why it wouldn't. As long as you have an internet connection, just plug it in and dial the number!

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Tmobile will not give you cover for work sometimes the caller can get a spanish message. Skyoe or magic or vonage are good cheaper alternatives that work well and are also good for just calling back to the US for 2 cents a minute,

All,
Thank you all for answering my question. I really appreciate your time. I just ordered the MagicJack. Hope it will work in CR.
I am staying at Sportsman's Lodge. So people who have used magicjack there please let me know how well it worked over there.

Regards
jvcking

I used it from the Castillo hotel without any problems. Made and received calls from the USA, just like I was at home.

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Hit them fast, Hit them hard and NEXT!
A good chica is like a good carpenter - No wood gets wasted!!!