India uses GSM network, so you need to find GSM phone which supports GSM Freq used in India. Your safe bet is to buy Quad or Tri band phone, so it can work anywhere in world. Few points to consider…
- In India, different providers are using different Freq, so you should check if your phone supports that Freq.
- If you buy quad or tri band GSM phone, it will work in India. In US, t-mobile phones are generally quad band.
- Most of the phones in US are locked, meaning they can work with only one provider. You have to unlock your phone.
- It is easier to buy cheap pre-paid phones in India, so if you don’t already have quad/tri band GSM phone, don’t buy in US. You will get at much cheaper price in India itself.
- To avoid romaing on your outside-India service provider, you can buy SIM card in India itself. Buy with phone and you will save big.
