beverly111 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Can anyone tell me if i can get just a phone line with no internet or any other services attached and what the monthly charge is. I have been to the website, but being new to Mexico and limited Spanish it is very confusing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortland Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 You can get phone without internet from Telmex. I suggest you go to the Telmex office on the north side of the carretera opposite Plaza Bugambilias (where El Torito is located). They have English speaking staff who can help you. When you go in the staff are on the left hand side and you take a number from the machine and then sit down until your number shows on the display on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 We have two lines, one with no internet or other services. It is less than $20 per month. So it is possible. In the past, getting new phone lines here was difficult as they didn't have open spaces on the current exchanges. There's a new 106 exchange that might have some space for you. It is interesting that we are seeing more people here not bother with land lines but instead rely on cell phones. The same thing is happening NOB. I'm assuming you've considered this option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortland Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 We have two lines, one with no internet or other services. It is less than $20 per month. So it is possible. In the past, getting new phone lines here was difficult as they didn't have open spaces on the current exchanges. There's a new 106 exchange that might have some space for you. It is interesting that we are seeing more people here not bother with land lines but instead rely on cell phones. The same thing is happening NOB. I'm assuming you've considered this option. That's a good point about usng a cell phone instead. You can either get a pay as you go plan and top up every couple of months, depending on usage or sign up for a plan that starts around 200 pesos a month. The disadvantage is that if you are expecting calls from up north or want to call there, it may be more expensive. But if you have Magic Jack or Vonage that is not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Another drawback is having to call cell phones from a landline, for which you are charged every minute. So for example when a customer calls me from a cell phone, it costs me just to call them back. And when they do it from a U.S. based cell number, even more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I thought that changed & that calls to cell phones no longer are charged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I just went to my Telmex account page signed in and it said 044 and 045 are now free with no time limit. I hope what I read is true $599 package Sadly I'm up north and I don't get a break when I call a cell in Mexico from the US or Canada. Oh something is wrong in Seattle. While many are having snow, we near Seattle are having record setting weather. The old record was 58 and today it reached 63 F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bennie2 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 i get 200 free cell minutes w/my landline 389 packet. not sure what you get for the one w/out internet. i would never depend upon a cell phone ever. dont even have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I thought that changed & that calls to cell phones no longer are charged? You are right again; I had forgotten about that new perk. My current bill only shows a list of calls to cell phones through December 23. Let's just say it's been a drag until now. I will be a happy camper next bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 That's for sure. I used to just use my cell phone to call other cell phones to keep the calls off the bill & most repair people use cell numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 To see the two plans go tohttp://www.telmex.com/web/hogar/conexion-internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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