Originally Posted by
1PR4BKK
You mentioned Edge/GPRS in your reply. Is that the platform that BB uses? If so, then the price is not bad from 1-2 Call.
BB uses whatever system is available, so that is all you will get! Most antennas have been upgraded from GPRS to Edge, which is much faster (although if you are used to broadband you are unlikely to notice the difference and will find both snail-like). The only function you will probably be unable to use at all is the positioning system, as BB uses a different system to GPS which is not yet available here, and even GPS coverage can be limited. In the cities it will make virtually no difference what server you use, but some rural areas still have no coverage and in many coverage is limited to one network.
Depending on the BB model (don't ask me!) you should also be able to connect free from a growing number of wifi hotspots in most main cities - I'd suggest you contact BB yourself before coming, rather than just your dealer, to ensure you avoid Matt's BB problem.
If you are using the BB for calls as well you may need to balance the cost of local and international calls, calls to other suppliers, etc, as these vary enormously (eg anything from 25 satang to 2 baht 50 and even 5 baht a minute). As with most things, the more you use the cheaper it is (20 hours/100 baht a month is enough for me!). If you pay on a "monthly" basis it is renewed automatically every month (as long as you have enough in your account) and it is considerably cheaper than on a one-off "30 day" basis, even though you can cancel the monthly acount whenever you like.
Most of the suppliers (Hutch, True, DTAC, etc) have English websites so you could get more general details there.