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U.S prepaid sim card

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  • 25-01-2015 4:46pm
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    ION08
    Registered Users Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Just back from the US and I've a T-Mobile prepaid sim card.

    It has unlimited data (first 3gbs at 4G speed which I think I've used up)

    Its a nano sim which fits iphone 6 and iphone 5, Galaxy S5 etc

    I paid $65 for it.

    If anyone is going over to the US and needs a ready to use sim card coming off the plane let me know!

    The airports over there arent filled with phone shops so its not too convenient to get a prepaid sim as it would be over here.

    Cheers


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    indabunka
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭indabunka


    I'm going to the US for 8 weeks and was looking at the best options for using my own unlocked phone with an American SIM. T-mobile seems to be an attractive option but their website is a little confusing in relation to exactly what options there are other than ordering a sim card for my phone @ $15.00. Once you have a sim can you opt for the $40 package per month and walk away at the end of the two months? What was your experience in terms of costs etc and what plan did you use?


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    h57xiucj2z946q
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    You could look at ReadySim.

    They are short term throw away sims.


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    indabunka
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭indabunka


    Thanks for the info. I've had a look at this option and it looks good however it looks like I would have to get a new number each time I renewed/topped up and there doesn't appear to be any add on international calling feature which i would require.


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    indabunka
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭indabunka


    Sorry Looks like you can keep your number by topping up within 72 hours of expiry so this would be a bonus.


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    faceman
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    I'm in the US frequently and I use a T - Mobile simple card. I just get the $50 a month package which gives unlimited calls and texts. 1gb 4G and unlimited 3G. its not a rolling contract so you can purchase as you need.

    If you want to keep your number you must top up within 3 months of your month's credit expiring.

    They have other packages too that includes free international etc but with Skype/Facetime/iMessage that's all I need!


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    indabunka
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭indabunka


    Thanks for the update, sounds just like what I need.


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    ION08
    Registered Users Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭ION08


    OP here. I just went into a TMobile shop at a mall and got my nano sim with 3GB worth of data sone calls and texts for $60 before tax.

    Dead easy. The only problem is I racked up about €40 in roaming before I was able to get to a mall :rolleyes:

    Youd think that in a big airport like LAX they have phone shops there ready to pounce on customers as they land, but no. Mind boggling!

    I still have the sim if you want it. All you need to do is top up!


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    indabunka
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭indabunka


    Thanks for the offer however I need a Micro Sim not a nano sim. I will order online and have it posted to my US address so will be there on arrival. Once again thanks for you help.


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