In following up with last week’s artice, “2 numbers, 1 phone,” we will talk about dual SIM phones. While I have not had a chance to test one personally, I am looking at the possiblities to consolidate.

While I carry as many as 6 lines (yes 6!, sometimes more if I am presenting to a client), I would like to have at least 2 lines with me even when I go to the gym or places which I would not want to be loaded down like Batman. Below are some really neat Dual SIM phones I will go over.

One of the cooler ones I found so far is the WND DUO 2000

It actually is 2 phones in one. 2 keypads, 2 screens, and of course 2 SIMS. They are actually both active at once. The great thing though is they can share contacts.

It actually is 2 phones in one. 2 keypads, 2 screens, and of course 2 SIMS. They are actually both active at once. The great thing though is they can share contacts.

These other once only have 1 screen & keypad. The nice thing about these is you do not have to flip the phone back & forth if you have another call coming in on the other line to check caller ID & talk.

Price
$200-$1000 depending on the model and if it’s a smartphone or not. These are from international carriers, manufacturers and resellers. Doing business online domestically is sometimes tricky enough let alone abroad.

Things to keep in mind

• Some of these are only dual band phones, typically 900 & 1900 Mhz. If you are using 850 or 1800 it will not work on certain networks and/or areas.
  
• You may not have all the functionality of your carrier on these phones such as specific carrier sites & data systems such as checking your bill or minutes on the phone without calling their CARE.
  
• If you have another call coming in, you will be paying double minutes. One on each SIM. If you have even another call come in, you are using 3X’s the minutes, until you disconnect one of the calls.
  

As for me, I am still going through my contacts to see if I can get my hands on one, so I can play with before I make the plunge.
Wireless Warrior
(…to be continued.)