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tam5 · 10-16-2009, 01:53 PM

Would like to rent a cell phone in Aruba. Does anyone have infomation on aruba discount cell or aruba fast phone? Aruba discount cell seems cheaper but I haven'seen any comments on this company. Do they really send the phones to your hotel? If so is the phone waiting for you on your arrival? thanks for any info.

*Arubalisa* · 10-16-2009, 02:22 PM

http://www.arubafastphones.com/
You can pick up and then drop off the phone right at the airport.
They will send you your cell phone number before you arrive on the island.

gretch · 10-16-2009, 02:31 PM

I use Aruba Discount Cell...used them last year and will be using them again this Sunday for 2 weeks. Very happy with them and cheaper than Fast Phone, although I've heard great things about Aruba Fast Phone too. Discount will deliver the phone to your hotel and pick it up as well.

Shnyda · 10-16-2009, 03:30 PM

Aruba fast phones is great - I like that they send me the # prior to the start of my trip and the fact they are right in the airport.

I get a SIM card for a phone I own when in Aruba.

arubadebbi · 10-17-2009, 07:35 PM

I have a SIMS card I bought from Setar and have my own number (same one year after year) I just buy minutes. Pop the SIMS card in my own cell and I am good to go!!

Shnyda · 10-17-2009, 08:17 PM

The SIM I bought was a digicel I think - they told me it expires if I dont use it for 3 months.

jenn630 · 10-18-2009, 09:54 AM

Does anyone know how much it is to rent a cell phone in Aruba and the cost of calls to the US?
Where do they sell phone cards and how much are they? I haven't been there in 5 years so I don't remember.
Thanks!

*Andrea J.* · 10-18-2009, 10:29 AM

jenn check the link

i strongly recommend aruba fastphones
there is a kiosk at the airport that is open daily
tell charles, the owner that you were referred from this site
good phones, good prices
good customer service
http://www.aruba.com/forum/search.php?searchid=367762

http://arubafastphones.com/

TomFrederick · 10-18-2009, 11:02 AM

>>> "Where do they sell phone cards"
---- Usually a gift shop in your resort will sell them. They can also tell you the best way to use them. Even with a card your resort will usually charge you for a local call.
There are a couple of phone centers around the island that you can use also.
Repost where staying and someone may respond best way to go.

jenn630 · 10-18-2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks. I think the phone card may be more affordable for me. I am staying at The Marriott Stellar Resort.

10-16-2009, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
tam5 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	cell phone rental question Would like to rent a cell phone in Aruba. Does anyone have infomation on aruba discount cell or aruba fast phone? Aruba discount cell seems cheaper but I haven'seen any comments on this company. Do they really send the phones to your hotel? If so is the phone waiting for you on your arrival? thanks for any info. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	http://www.arubafastphones.com/ You can pick up and then drop off the phone right at the airport. They will send you your cell phone number before you arrive on the island. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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gretch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 257 Images: 22	I use Aruba Discount Cell...used them last year and will be using them again this Sunday for 2 weeks. Very happy with them and cheaper than Fast Phone, although I've heard great things about Aruba Fast Phone too. Discount will deliver the phone to your hotel and pick it up as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -gretch

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Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 33 Posts: 575 Images: 6	Aruba fast phones is great - I like that they send me the # prior to the start of my trip and the fact they are right in the airport. I get a SIM card for a phone I own when in Aruba. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne

10-17-2009, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
arubadebbi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Eagle Beach and love venturing out throughout the whole island Posts: 122	I have a SIMS card I bought from Setar and have my own number (same one year after year) I just buy minutes. Pop the SIMS card in my own cell and I am good to go!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 33 Posts: 575 Images: 6	The SIM I bought was a digicel I think - they told me it expires if I dont use it for 3 months. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne

10-18-2009, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
jenn630 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 43	Cell phone or phone card? Does anyone know how much it is to rent a cell phone in Aruba and the cost of calls to the US? Where do they sell phone cards and how much are they? I haven't been there in 5 years so I don't remember. Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-18-2009, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	jenn check the link i strongly recommend aruba fastphones there is a kiosk at the airport that is open daily tell charles, the owner that you were referred from this site good phones, good prices good customer service http://www.aruba.com/forum/search.php?searchid=367762 http://arubafastphones.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

10-18-2009, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 298	>>> "Where do they sell phone cards" ---- Usually a gift shop in your resort will sell them. They can also tell you the best way to use them. Even with a card your resort will usually charge you for a local call. There are a couple of phone centers around the island that you can use also. Repost where staying and someone may respond best way to go. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-18-2009, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
jenn630 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 43	Thanks. I think the phone card may be more affordable for me. I am staying at The Marriott Stellar Resort. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook