USA holiday - phones / sims
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USA holiday - phones / sims
Before our permanent move at the end of the year, Mrs Mortimer and I are going over for a little holiday, to visit her mother, etc. I have a large frighteningly powerful phone with space for two SIMs in it, and as its unlocked and has all the right frequencies, I should be able to use it in the USA.
So, could I buy a "burner SIM" at an airport? I see there's a service called ZipSim, but I'm not sure it would arrive here in the UK before I set off (it looks like it needs to be mailed).
Apologies if this is either a question that's been asked a million times or is in the wrong forum.
So, could I buy a "burner SIM" at an airport? I see there's a service called ZipSim, but I'm not sure it would arrive here in the UK before I set off (it looks like it needs to be mailed).
Apologies if this is either a question that's been asked a million times or is in the wrong forum.
#2
Just Joined
Joined: Jul 2012
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Re: USA holiday - phones / sims
I think most SIMs should work fine.
I went to Cali in 2014 with my Nexus 5. Popped into a T-Mobile store, got a 30 day SIM with unlimited international calls and texts. Can't remember the cost, but it wasn't much (I'm tempted to say $30).
I went to Cali in 2014 with my Nexus 5. Popped into a T-Mobile store, got a 30 day SIM with unlimited international calls and texts. Can't remember the cost, but it wasn't much (I'm tempted to say $30).
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 428
Re: USA holiday - phones / sims
Depending on where you arrive you might be able to get one at the airport, though not the best deal. T-Mobile and AT&T shops should have a prepaid SIM kit available at reasonable rates, but again depends where you will be. Check the coverage maps especially if you'll be outside a large metro area.
#4
Re: USA holiday - phones / sims
you may want to look at toggle mobile How to use . You would need to buy this before leaving the UK. They charge 3p/min while in the US to either US or UK numbers. Also incoming calls are not charged for unlike US carriers.
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Re: USA holiday - phones / sims
Data Sim Wiki
United States - Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki - Wikia
Most airports have rather crap offerings for SIM cards I would note.
United States - Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki - Wikia
Most airports have rather crap offerings for SIM cards I would note.