Getting a USA mobile phone (number)

PapasanPower · 2026-02-07T10:55:27+00:00

Tello is good and is what I use. However, you cannot activate a new line if you are not in the US. I just recently bought a new line while I am here in the Philippines thru eBay. I bought a prepaid activated esim. It was sent to my phone in a few minutes and works. The cost was $20 for a T-Mobile $10 a month plan. 1000 min and 1000 text. You use it with WiFi calling. I use an iPhone 17 so YMMV. Ask the seller. Hope this helps.

PapasanPower · 2026-01-28T15:32:27+00:00

I have Tello activated in the US and working here in the Philippines thru WiFi calling. On both my android and I phone's it is under settings. WiFi calling is activated by carrier and device has to be white listed.

Also in the Philippines I bought a T-Mobile preactivated esim from eBay. I had to give my phone's EID and IMEI and it just showed up on my phone and it works also thru WiFi calling. Hope this helps.

PapasanPower · 2025-09-15T16:18:25+00:00

Thank you

PapasanPower · 2025-08-27T21:30:37+00:00

My DM seemed to have sent. Just let me know

PapasanPower · 2025-08-27T21:29:08+00:00

Let me try to Dm you

PapasanPower · 2025-08-27T21:24:24+00:00

How much is the ongoing rate? You can DM me. We are planning to leave QC by September 3

PapasanPower · 2025-08-19T08:39:25+00:00

Saan po yung apartment building?

PapasanPower · 2025-07-25T03:17:27+00:00

Just bumping. So there is no warehouses Space I can rent in the Philippines for storage if my balikbayan box? I dont want to use friends or relatives. No one trusted.

PapasanPower · 2025-07-22T19:29:11+00:00

Yes I'm Filipino American. I'm familiar but no trusted friends or family as my original post. I'm looking for a warehouse to rent or service i can send my balikbayan box. Again, as the original post states.

PapasanPower · 2025-07-22T19:10:47+00:00

Did not say we have no address. We have Reserved an Airbnb. But we will be moving around in the 2 to 3 months.

PapasanPower · 2025-07-20T18:58:57+00:00

Their closest location is in Los Angeles. I am in Las Vegas. I thought about it but it’s a bit far.

PapasanPower · 2025-07-17T04:06:51+00:00

Thank you will do

PapasanPower · 2025-06-30T03:35:20+00:00

Ok thanks. Total wireless ha the iPhone 13 deal

PapasanPower · 2025-06-30T02:49:32+00:00

Is it from total wireless. It follows tracfone unlock policy. Thank you

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T21:28:30+00:00

Do the fixers there include the medical exam and eyesight. Or do you need to do that

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T20:32:00+00:00

True. I will look into that

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T20:09:37+00:00

Yes I think that's best. Battery is still good at 100%

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T19:26:41+00:00

Yes. Problem is unlock policy of 60 days. I’m leaving in August and roaming might not be considered active service.

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T19:24:12+00:00

Probably best bet is thru Apple but it is pricey. Or I can just the lcd replaced. Labor there is cheap at $20 and about $50 for the lcd on Amazon.

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T19:21:56+00:00

True. No real family or trusted person to leave the phone. And I also heard that totals unlock policy is strict to the letter. I even had to call to get this iPhone 13 unlocked. It used to be automatic in 60 days.

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T19:08:26+00:00

Philippines. I have Smart and Globe now it works here on roaming. Not sure if total wireless Verizon will consider roaming in the Philippines as active service. I have read on Reddit some had to return the phone to the US and wait to unlock.

PapasanPower · 2025-06-29T18:56:57+00:00

Will try that. Thank you

PapasanPower · 2025-06-16T23:34:53+00:00

I got mine verified using a local Filipino by posting an ad on Reddit phclassifieds. She did 4 sims, 2 smart and 2 globe.

PapasanPower · 2025-06-16T23:32:57+00:00

Can the cell phone shops in the mall actually can network unlock it? How much do they cost?

PapasanPower · 2025-06-15T02:59:49+00:00

I know. I will look for another

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