Cost of Hire for Argentina
A Hire Phone for Argentina is surprisingly affordable. The phone
and line hire are only £1 (one UK Pound) per day. We will
make that part FREE if your calls average out more than £5
worth of calls per day.
The current call rates while you are using your hire phone in Argentina
(may change from time to time) are as below.
Rent and call rates for GSM Phone in Argentina:
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National:
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£3.49 per minute
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International (UK):
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£3.97 per minute
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International (Other):
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£3.97 per minute
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Incoming:
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£3.49 per minute
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Rent:
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£1 per day or FREE
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Deposit:
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£400 (refundable after 14 days)
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GSM Network in Argentina
When you hire a GSM Mobile Phone from Rent Mobile Phone, you will
get a tri-band GSM Phone with a UK number and full International
Roaming for use all over Argentina where ever there is GSM coverage.
GSM Coverage Map in Argentina, July 2004

About GSM Coverage in Argentina: There are
currently 6.5 million (2003) GSM mobile phones in operation on all
GSM networks. Argentina encouraged the growth of GSM coverage through
modern telecommunication technology. Most GSM networks are entirely
digital and GSM mobile communication is rapidly expanding; however,
telephone density is presently minimal, and making telephone service
universally available will take time.
The GSM networks you would be using in Argentina when you hire
a GSM Phone from Rent Mobile Phone are:
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Network Name:
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CTI Compania de Telefonos del Interior S.A. (CTI Movil)
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Network Frequency:
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GSM 850/1900
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or
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Network Name:
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Telefonica Comunicaciones Personales SA (UNIFON)
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Network Frequency:
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GSM 1900
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