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    Using Apps like Google Pay in Argentina - Possible?

    Dolar MEP != Dolar Turista https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/dolar/dolar-mep-que-es-y-quienes-pueden-comprarlo-nid11012023/
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    How much more are you paying for your health (prepaga) insurance?

    Do you keep your life savings in Argentina? If not, how can they bankrupt you?
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    How much more are you paying for your health (prepaga) insurance?

    Do you think that 'Mr. Market' will cool down, and even you agree to pay 15% more every month, there will come a point when they stop increasing premiums? People are canceling their medical plans in droves. Now is the time to shop around and find a plan from a different company. With the...
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    Dollars from ATMs in Buenos Aires

    Let me guess, you withdrew dollars from your own account here in Argentina?
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    WiFi disaster

    There is Wi-Fi and there is mobile internet; they are different things. You are probably looking for mobile internet, not Wi-Fi. Your phone company provides you with a certain number of gigabytes of mobile internet. If you cannot connect, you have either run out, or disabled it in your phone...
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    How much more are you paying for your health (prepaga) insurance?

    sergio, you can request a copy of your medical insurance contract. Most likely, there is a progressive scale described there.
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    How much more are you paying for your health (prepaga) insurance?

    My medical insurance bill is $245k this month with OMINT. Previously, there was a regulation that prevented insurance companies from increasing premiums for individuals over 65 if they had maintained continuous coverage for 10 years. Is this regulation still in force under the new government?
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    Seeking recommendations for computer accessories

    I have a big Coto nearby with an electronics section. Even they have a 100W/5A USB-C to USB-C cable for about 16 bucks. Can't vouch for the quality, though.
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    It would be even better, but my phone software doesn't provide this option. I cannot turn it off completely, and still keep the main SIM card connected.
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    One note for those experiencing battery drain: consider setting the cell tower connection mode to the lowest level possible. I switched mine to '2G only', and it's been okay since. On my phone this setting is under: Settings->Connections->Mobile Networks->Network Mode eSIM2.
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    Seeking recommendations for computer accessories

    Try to find the closest Fravega store. If you cannot buy from MercadoLibre, I guess, small shops in Galeria Jardin on Florida street would be the second choice. Make sure it at least states 'Carga Rápida,' and ask specifically whether it will work with your power adapter. For a MacBook Pro, it...
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    Which Type of Residency?

    The Visa Rentista requires 'uninterruptible' payments. You should not be able to change your mind and simply decide not to send it this month.
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    If you have a number from them, could you check whether it is listed as Wireless at https://freecarrierlookup.com ? When you order a SIM card, they ask to list banks and apps you plan to receive SMS messages from. This doesn't inspire much confidence.
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    Sorry, I've never used MMS. Frankly, I don't see the appeal. If your phone is connected to the internet, why would you want to send pictures essentially over SMS? I consider SMS to be an obsolete technology in itself, used mainly for verification purposes these days. For regular messaging, it...
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    It appears that 'Backup calling' on Android is available on certain phone models, in specific regions, and may sometimes disappear following an OS upgrade, making the entire situation subject to constant change. I've heard stories about people carrying a second phone around just to serve as a...
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    Is it an iPhone-specific feature? It doesn't seem to work for me on Android 13.
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    When I signed up, there was a dropdown that said 'New line'. I assume below it there was an option to select 'keep the old number' and fill out a transfer form.
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    Getting a non-VOIP US phone number from Tello for 2FA

    Recently, I needed to sign up for a service that wouldn't accept my Google Voice number, claiming it to be a VOIP number (fairly), so I obtained an additional phone line through Tello Mobile. I'm sharing my experience here, hoping it might benefit others in similar situations. Apologies for the...
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    Any ideas why the blue and MEP rates have dropped so much this month?

    Everybody believed that Milei would start the dollarization right away and that pesos would cost nothing. So, everybody bought as many dollars as they could. Now, with dollarization not on the immediate horizon and prices in pesos up, many people are exchanging dollars for pesos to cover...
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    Quick check on understanding of current currency situation

    To have funds available for what exactly?
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