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What do i need
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Posted by: iWonder

I'm a new user on these forums.

I'm going to buy a Sidekick 3 because it would seem to suits my needs well. I have a question though, Since I'm going pre-pay what will i need (besides the phone)? How much is the activation kit? do i need to get it? Any hidden charges? How is the coverage in California?

Well, those are the questions i have for now.

Thanks in advance.

Posted by: dasupaman23

I'm a new user on these forums.
Welcome to the forums...

I'm going to buy a Sidekick 3 because it would seem to suits my needs well. I have a question though, Since I'm going pre-pay what will i need (besides the phone)?
You will need to get the Sidekick 3 (available July 10th for pre pay)

How much is the activation kit? do i need to get it?
Usually it's $25, yes you will need to get it. Since pre pay requires and activation code that comes in the kit.
Any hidden charges? How is the coverage in California?

Not. Just a $1 a day for unlimited data& SMS. Phone calls are extra (see Tmobiles website for rates) Coverage is Pretty good. Although my SK3 has been having issues holding on to signal. I think this is due to the EDGE. (There might be a thread or 2 about it, if you have questions you can check those)
Well, those are the questions i have for now.

Thanks in advance.
Welcome n00b

Posted by: iWonder

Cool, so around 450. one more question, Do i need to buy minutes in order to keep my number? All I'm gonna use it for is aim, browsing, etc.

Posted by: dasupaman23

Yes when you get low, you will need to re add money. You can do it with a debit card, or go to a cell phone store and get them (if you do this, you can only pay with cash)

Posted by: iWonder

I have more questions! Heh, i like to be SURE before i buy. It's about coverage, except this time its more specific.

How good is the coverage in Salinas? Monterey? San Jose? I NEED to know these things because the phrase 'coverage [in california] is pretty good' isn't accurate enough. My brother in law says that customers have had dead areas in salinas.

Insurance, how much?
My parent's think it's a waste of money. Have any points i can counter with :P . Oh well, if things don't go well I'll just return it in/before 14 days.

Posted by: asako33

go to the tmobile website and you can punch in zipcodes to check coverage

insurance is $5.99/mo and $110 deductable

Posted by: Mistaj0hnny

I believe they don't offer insurance with pre-paid phones.