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- Cell phones are very pervasive in India. Access is excellent even in rural areas. Even Riksha-pullers and housemaids own cell phones (referred to more commonly as Mobile).India supports both GSM and CDMA. The carriers use 900 or 1800 MHZ.
Using your US cell phone
- You can call your carrier to enable access in India. (People have had trouble with this and it can be expensive)
- If you have an unlocked GSM phone, you can buy a SIM card in India and use it. (The phone must be UNLOCKED)
Alternatives
- (Highly Recommended)Purchasing a low end cell phone in India is a good option. You can buy it for 25-30$ . You can purchase a pre-paid SIM card that is guaranteed to work. Incoming calls in the local area are free. Phones are very easily available and your Indian contact can point you in the right direction.
- A good site for information about cell phones
Landlines
- Cell phones have overtaken landline service. In urban areas hotels and other places have landline connections. But in rural areas cell phones will be the way to go.
Using your computer for communications
- If you have an internet connection, for international calls skype is very popular.
- Magicjack is a product that can be connect your computer to a landline and allow you free international calls.
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