Comments on: Reader Request: Brazilian Cell Phone Info!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:49:00 +0000

Thanks Dan (I”m the one that asked for this info)
what a comprehensive reply!!
I ended up taking my sprint USA phone with me and it only accepted incoming calls – I guess I’ll wait to see my bill, I think its 2 bucks a minute…
The wedding was awesome!! Really gorgeous! The band (Benshimon) was fantastic and the atmosphere was great!
thanks for your help, i’ll keep it mind next time.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:13:00 +0000

Shmuli-
You’re right, I got it mixed up with US$0.30 when I was there back when the exchange was better than 3 to 1!
It was about R$1.25 when I was there then.

R$2.33 to the US? Why not use a calling card like speakmax?
http://www.speakmax.com.br/

By: ShmuliT

ShmuliT — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:19:00 +0000

you write that tim calls costs are, “local minutes are about R$0.30″
Things must have changed since you were here last, but i get charged:
R$1.39/min for a local call;
& R$2.33/min direct to the usa.
Btw, the slonim wedding was very nice!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 05:58:00 +0000

This is great info-I did not ask you but I am indeed going in tommorow for the slonim chasunah!

By: the bouchur in palm springs

the bouchur in palm springs — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:56:00 +0000

thanks dan, i’m also going to brazil tommorow

By: Herschel

Herschel — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:23:00 +0000

Dan,

Do you have any tricks for getting American Express to send you a balance transfer check. My wife has been getting great checks for 5.99% for the life of the loan. I have a bunch of credit but dont seem to be getting the check from them. My plan is to use it for my existing business. Any help would be appreciated.

Herschel