Red wrote in
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Geoff Shultz wrote:
same
phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM
phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card
from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along.

Hi Geoff,
I have T-Mobile here and while they do use GSM their phones are not
unlocked - you have to use their programmed cards (at least this is
what the guy selling all the brands of phones and services at his
booth told me). I was looking at unlocked GSM phones and found them to
be a bit pricey and not a big selection available, but it seemed to
make sense to get one if you're going to be abroad for awhile. If you
are only travelling for a week or so at a time it makes more sense to
keep your U.S. phone and have the phone company get you the service
over there. Red

Simply buy an unlocked phone via eBay or there are many services which will
unlock your existing phone. I purchased a Motorola T-Mobile GSM phone for
$51 last year on eBay.

-- Geoff
www.GeoffSchultz.org