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[QUOTE=prasadee;324396]Get any Quad Band Unlocked GSM phone. Something like the Nexus One that supports T Mobile 3G bands. There are lots of threads on this forum with specific bands supported by carriers in both countries.[/QUOTE] Thanks. Can you point me to the threads on this forum that discuss ...

For those who are planning to go to India for good or long term what is the right cell phone? Does it make sense to buy it from USA? Are there specific models recommended. Also, is there a recommended phone for frequent travellers between USA and India that can be used across the two countries? I am ...

[QUOTE=r2india2009;215128]Suba, Thanks for your frank opinion. And thanks for the wishes. I clearly understand what you said, and believe me, I have gone through that learning process already. I already have very low expectation. I am definitely not expecting to be at par with my class mates who ...

[QUOTE=gwldaddu;315728]Not sure about your particular case. However a close friend of mine had his contract cancelled through AT&T. Here is his timeline (misuse of system though) November 2009. Get a new Samsung phone for free (valued at $350). Sign a contract for two years. He very well knew that ...

Thanks. Good Info.

I like that!! Good thought. [QUOTE=returning_indian;320521]Go ahead an cancel it or freeze them or call them and say stolen and do not ask for new cards. Be careful they do not send one. If you do not cancel it, they may start charging annual fees (due to non use) and you may never find out. It will ...

Maintaining the card with highest credit limit may be risky! The whole purpose of cancelling credit card!!

Look at 401K Strategy for Move2India Thread. It should have answers to all these questions and much more. [QUOTE=velliyurn1234;265765]Folks, A few questions for the experts in finance. We are going back to India in a couple of months. We will take enough cash to buy an apartment. I plan to work for ...

Hi, I am R2Iing! I am in delemma. I need some urgent suggestion. I have a few credit cards issued in this Country. Should I keep all the major ones or just keep one/two and cancel others. Though I might be moving I would be visiting the country regulary and might even stay in US for longer in future ...

Thanks again, Desi. So, I am assuming that I can buy my first home in India with IRA amount. I never owned a home anywhere before (USA or India). I might be paying installements towards my home in India over the next one year. So, I believe I can pay one of the installments in the next calendar year ...