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Sonetel is just one of many SIP providers. SIP is a protocol used to make VOIP (Voice Over IP) calls. The SIP protocol and SIP providers existed long before Skype. Skype simply introduced its own proprietary protocol, and became very popular. Now, with Skype's demise, many people are returning...

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Well, there are still people getting paid "en negro" who want to buy dollars. So the cuevas will still be around, I guess, just like during Macri’s time.

I see USDT is down 4.5% in pesos this morning. Is this the new unified exchange rate?

We had a discussion about it here. Basically, Tello offers voice-over-WiFi service that works anywhere. As long as your phone is connected to WiFi, you should be able to make calls and send/receive SMS using the minutes and texts from your plan. When you sign up for the service, you get a U.S...

I don't think Tello offers yearly plans. Could you share a link if you have one?

Are you serious? On what basis would you apply for residency before the child is born?

10% is what favorites get - definitely for countries in the green bucket.

Well, I'll rephrase. Unless you have a qualified source of income ...

I would say banks in Argentina will most likely refuse to open a USD account for someone without a regular job in the country. In any case, if you plan to make frequent international transactions, using a personal bank account is probably not the best approach.

Yes, unless you properly declare that you are not a U.S. taxpayer, they will have to withhold 30% of your earnings as taxes to stay on the safe side. Usually, you declare this by submitting Form W-8BEN to them. Instead of explaining your situation in detail, you could simply say, 'I am not a...

An ATM can dispense only 40 banknotes at a time. If it is loaded with 500-peso notes, the maximum withdrawal will be 20,000 pesos, which is about 16 dollars.

The cheapest locally available Samsung Galaxy A-series model with eSIM is the Galaxy A55 5G, priced at around 800 dollars. Good luck finding it on sale for a special price of $150–$220. https://www.samsung.com/ar/smartphones/galaxy-a/

https://www.claro.com.ar/personas/planes-prepago-pospago/terminos-condiciones-prepago Check out "Larga Distancia Internacional (LDI) bonificada" section at the bottom of that page.

You do realize that eSIMs aren't all that common outside of flagship phones, right? Definitely not in the $170 USD range that TS was considering.