[AKD]

Hi Everyone..
I am going to touch down in Hk on the 19th..and was wondering whats the best plan for mobile phone subscription..

My average monthly bill amounts to about 100 singapore dollars(about 460 HKD/MONTH).

I already have a Nokia 3315(i like the model- don't want to get caught up with all the new mms/techi phones, unless i get it almost free ).

What do you guys suggest as far as reception, bill amount, incoming free?..outgoing ..IDD..convenice , better service..

And last but not the least ,do they have a similiar thing, where if you subscribe for a 2 year plan they give you a good phone heavily subsidised?..

thanks and appreciate all the responses!!..
cheers
AKD

[GraemeK]

from my recent experience, handsets are not subsidised here in HK. you say you like your phone OK, so you should be able to subscribe to service and just stick the new SIM in your handset. why pay out $2000 + when you dont need to.

prices move all the time on new subscriptions, and the add-ons can be a bit too much in some cases - you hvae to decide what you want and keep it simple, then it is just a case of walking between the different shops and comparing plans.

i use 1010 from CSL, but Sunday, SmarTone, People's Phone etc are all out there to choose from

[AKD]

thanks there graemk...will check up on that lead..anyone else here with other adive or inputs on the above topic?

[KnowItAll]

Have been with Orange for the last several years. No major problems.. 1010 is probably the most upmarket provider with Orange, Sunday and the rest following.

[elle]

I've been with SmarTone for the last 3 years and quite happy with them. Coverage is excellent, enough free minutes to get carried away once in a while and IDD rates reasonable.

[Ace]

Yes you can keep your IDD seperate from the mobile subscriber.

Can recomend Zone 1511. There are others too but so far we have been using Zone 1511 which gives good rates depending where your going to call more frequently.

[AKD]

yes the 1151 and the home number with PCCW sounds like a great option..will be sure to keep that in mind..thanks again everyone...looking forward to HK now , 5 more days to go!!

[Max]

I personally have CSL and they seem to be alright. I've had no problems with them so far. Their customer service is pretty good too. Orange and Sunday will give you tempting plans, but heard a lot of flak about their customer service.

As for IDD, there are many providers try PCCW's 0060, or Wharf T&T 007, or New World's 009, or even CTI's 1666....best to shop around and get deals for countries you frequently call. 1511 has a 'price check' mechanism on their site www.zone1511.com for you to start with.