Thanks about cellphone and one last phone query

[Amanda Ewington]

I want to thank the many of you who responded, both on and off list,  to my
cellphone question.  If you'd like  a compilation of  responses, do let me
know.  At this point, I think I will probably purchase a GSM phone with a
Russian SIM card through Telestial and then add minutes, when needed, when I
get to Russia.   Again, if anyone is interested in what I learned about GSM
phones, various experiences with Megafon and other carriers, "opening"
roaming, and interesting facts about "unlocked" phones, just send me a note
and I'm happy to share!

Also, one more phone query: The last time I was in Russia I used a service
called "zvonok" to stay in touch with my family in the States.  It was very
simple (just dial a special code before the regular phone #), had good
quality, and was ridiculously cheap.  Unfortunately, they've gone out of
business.  Anyone out there have a favorite phone card for calls to and from
Russia?   

Thanks! 

Amanda 
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Amanda Ewington, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Russian
Davidson College 
Department of German and Russian
Box 6936 
Davidson, NC 28035-6936
tel:  (704)894-2397
fax: (704)894-2782 
amewington at davidson.edu
http://www.davidson.edu/russian/index.htm

Courier: 
209 Ridge Road 
Davidson, NC 28036

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