I'm going to be moving to HK in Jan and I'm wondering what my options are for phone service. I've been looking around on the forums but just getting mostly overwhelmed by all the information.
My current situation is US plan with the carrier AT&T, unlimited data and text messaging with my iphone 3GS. I use this phone constantly/obsessively for email, internet, texting, taking pictures, apps etc.
I'm paying right around US$90/month (~HK$700) for this and I would like to continue to enjoy the same things I've been using my phone for in the states for roughly the same price point (or less obviously).
I'm planning on using skype to stay in touch with Americans so I really just need to be able to use my phone with other hongkongers and possibly in surrounding asian countries for weekend travels.
Should I try to bring my iphone with me? Are there better alternatives (plans, actual phones)? I tried talking to At&T about international plans and that's just not going to happen with plans around 3x my current rate.
Any help would greatly be appreciated! I just joined the site and everyone seems amazingly helpful, I'm glad to be part of the geoexpat community.
Laura