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Wyfarer
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Joined: Feb 08, 2007
Posts: 6
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Feb 10, 2007 - 08:00 AM |
 
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| Post subject: ChinaMobile in Shanghai/Airport |
A colleague secured me a mobile/cell phone the last time I was in China (October) which he activated for me with a number. When I left, I kept the phone, but my colleague deactivated the account/number. As it is SIM card driven (not common here in the US), I am under the impression that I can simply land next month and throw in a new SIM card, correct?
What I'm wondering is if there is a ChinaMobile rep at the airport? In the past I've seen some selling of SIM cards or whatever at the airport. I'd prefer to go with ChinaMobile, that way I can top it up on my travels or travails during my two-week stay in different cities.
If there isn't a representative/booth at the airport, is there a ChinaMobile close to the Bund? I usually stay at the New Asia Hotel near Qi Pu and would be close to the Bund and Nanjing Lu.
Thanks heaps in advance for any help... |
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yu888
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Joined: Jan 25, 2003
Posts: 18038
Location: ZhongShanParkArea SH
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Feb 10, 2007 - 11:12 AM |
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SIM card phones NOT common in the US? Er....someone shhould tell Cingular/AT&T wireless.  GSM phones are actually fairly widespread in the US.
Anyhow, yes, you can come and put a new SIM card with new number into the phone and begin using. I have not found a place in the airport for it but there are plenty of places in town to get a new SIM. Inside most small shopping areas, metro stations, and at street side vendors in nanjing Rd. You needn't go to an actual China Mobile store to get it. |
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