Phone use in States

swampy353

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

Thanks a million. Have it working now so hopefully the coverage remains okay. In Los Angeles currently.

No worries at all, glad to get you sorted.

vickers209

landlord wrote: »

I bought one of theses sims from my memory.ie, Pay as you go Internet with legs 12 GB Sim for the USA. I tested it in Ireland and it worked in my old I phone as a personal hotspot. I am now in the USA and it does not work as a personal hotspot. I went onto the 3UK app “live chat” and they said personal hotspot will only work in the EU. They said I could connect it to an unlocked dongle or travel hotspot device to use as a personal hotspot. Other people on here seemed to be suggesting that you could use it as a personal hotspot in a mobile phone device in the USA?

Currently in Florida using the 3sim in my old samsung s6 phone.
works grand on phone has 4G and all but like that it wont work as a hotspot to other devices .
it will connect to them it says connected but you may have no internet connection with a exclamation symbol on wifi symbol. tryed on other phones and a tablet.
i also tryed sharing it through bluetooth no luck either.

aaabbbb

Nigel Fairservice wrote:

You can get them on amazon or mymemory. I think delivery is free with mymemory.

Yeah If they are available in store though it would be much easier for me personally to just do that

landlord

vickers209 wrote: »

Currently in Florida using the 3sim in my old samsung s6 phone.
works grand on phone has 4G and all but like that it wont work as a hotspot to other devices .
it will connect to them it says connected but you may have no internet connection with a exclamation symbol on wifi symbol. tryed on other phones and a tablet.
i also tryed sharing it through bluetooth no luck either.

I experienced the same. It connects to the other phones by hotspot connection. But the other phones get no internet.

I will let you know how I get on with the Huawei personal hotspot I expect to arrive soon. Unfortunately I bought the wrong one from amazon. I bought the 3g instead of the more expensive 4G one. So it might be slow. But the point is if it works as a hotspot, then I will return it to amazon and buy the 4G one.

landlord

Just to report back an unlocked WiFi mobile hotspot will work with the sim and allow you to tether multiple phones and tablets to the mobile hotspot. As mentioned earlier go for a 4G device as opposed to a 3g. My 3g device was slow but worked. Amazon are selling the 3g Huawei device for £25 and the 4G for £45

banchang

landlord wrote: »

Just to report back an unlocked WiFi mobile hotspot will work with the sim and allow you to tether multiple phones and tablets to the mobile hotspot. As mentioned earlier go for a 4G device as opposed to a 3g. My 3g device was slow but worked. Amazon are selling the 3g Huawei device for £25 and the 4G for £45

Yes and confirmed with 3 UK that no addon required to enable usage in a mifi/mobile hotspot as their GoRoam 12GB sim is a broadband sim as opposed to a phone sim.

sue97

BTW be careful of mymemory, great experience last year but this year sim had not arrived after three weeks and they just fobbed me off when I asked for a refund.

I would suggest going with Amazon, so sorry I didn't.

deiseindublin

Does anybody just buy a plan from TMobile or similar from over there when they land? Wondering what the offers may be.

Tempted, phone is unlocked and takes 2 sims.

banchang

deiseindublin wrote: »

Does anybody just buy a plan from TMobile or similar from over there when they land? Wondering what the offers may be.

Tempted, phone is unlocked and takes 2 sims.

The 3 UK sim works in 71 countries & 12 GB is valid for a year.

A friend just spent 5 weeks in South America & only used 5 GB, with relatively unconstrained usage.

Hard to beat.

Only

sue97 wrote: »

BTW be careful of mymemory, great experience last year but this year sim had not arrived after three weeks and they just fobbed me off when I asked for a refund.

I would suggest going with Amazon, so sorry I didn't.

Same story here ... ordered on 13th July and hasnt arrived... we fly monday so no use now... mymemory are telling me I need to wait 15 working days ... will be getting in to my credit card to get them to refund.

Planemo

If I understand it right, if I go to Belfast and buy one of these sims and use it in the States, it will work fine? Going in a couple of months and just want it for data.

djdunny

Planemo wrote: »

If I understand it right, if I go to Belfast and buy one of these sims and use it in the States, it will work fine? Going in a couple of months and just want it for data.

Yea it will work perfectly. Maybe make sure they activate it and top it up for you in store. Otherwise I would go with the recommendation in this thread to order from Amazon.

LizT

deiseindublin wrote: »

Does anybody just buy a plan from TMobile or similar from over there when they land? Wondering what the offers may be.

Tempted, phone is unlocked and takes 2 sims.

I was in the states last week, TMobile were offering unlimited data for one month for 40 dollars. Don't know if they do deals for shorter periods. I ordered my sim off amazon before I went and had no problems with using it for the two weeks I was there.

Kilteragh

When trying to register the sim I put in an incorrect email address and don't see an option to edit this after the fact. Doesn't seem to be any way forward. Any ideas?

The-Rafalution

Going to South America in a few weeks for a month and will need data but Vodafone roaming in South America is very expensive. From reviewing the thread, seems like the 3 sim from Amazon is the way to go. Is there any activation needed when buying from Amazon or just order and use? I see in an earlier comment, activation is needed when going to the shop. Thanks in advance.

banchang

The-Rafalution wrote: »

Going to South America in a few weeks for a month and will need data but Vodafone roaming in South America is very expensive. From reviewing the thread, seems like the 3 sim from Amazon is the way to go. Is there any activation needed when buying from Amazon or just order and use? I see in an earlier comment, activation is needed when going to the shop. Thanks in advance.

No just plug and play - in unlikely event it doesn't work, under Settings, Cellular, Cellular Data Network, check APN - it should read three.co.uk.

Note that the sim works in Peru but not Bolivia or Argentina. Check destinations here

http://www.three.co.uk/Support/Roaming_and_international/Roaming_Abroad/Destinations

budhabob

I'm heading to the States and Canada in September - the 3 sim only seems to cover the States. Are their any alternative offers that would work?

The-Rafalution

The-Rafalution wrote: »

Going to South America in a few weeks for a month and will need data but Vodafone roaming in South America is very expensive. From reviewing the thread, seems like the 3 sim from Amazon is the way to go. Is there any activation needed when buying from Amazon or just order and use? I see in an earlier comment, activation is needed when going to the shop. Thanks in advance.

sometimes in cheaper countries a local sim is the best option.

aaabbbb

budhabob wrote:

I'm heading to the States and Canada in September - the 3 sim only seems to cover the States. Are their any alternative offers that would work?

I'm having the same issue. I already have a three sim so I'm going to use that and then pick up a Rogers sim for Canada and purchase a Roger's sim with internet add on but it's still very low so I'm looking for better suggestions if you find any

psycho93

am travelling to New York early next month, have an unlocked iPhone XS Max and use 30 day prepaid with Three. As their data cost is €5.08 /MB I'm thinking of going with either an eSIM option or buying a prepaid SIM once I get there? Any ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated

Slippin Jimmy

psycho93 wrote: »

am travelling to New York early next month, have an unlocked iPhone XS Max and use 30 day prepaid with Three. As their data cost is €5.08 /MB I'm thinking of going with either an eSIM option or buying a prepaid SIM once I get there? Any ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated

Bought a sim for data off Amazon. The company was called mostsim I believe. Very happy with reception and price.

psycho93

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

Bought a sim for data off Amazon. The company was called mostsim I believe. Very happy with reception and price.

thanks, will have a google

raytaxi

Have used this in the past https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-international-tourist-plan
Think last time I picked up a sim in bestbuy for a dollar and top up was cheap 20 dollars for a month and covered everything I needed.

psycho93

raytaxi wrote: »

Have used this in the past https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-international-tourist-plan
Think last time I picked up a sim in bestbuy for a dollar and top up was cheap 20 dollars for a month and covered everything I needed.

thanks

psycho93

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

Bought a sim for data off Amazon. The company was called mostsim I believe. Very happy with reception and price.

like the look of this tbh

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B079RZ2NM7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2EYXYNW2DHNHT&psc=1

Slippin Jimmy

psycho93 wrote: »

like the look of this tbh

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B079RZ2NM7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2EYXYNW2DHNHT&psc=1

That's the one I went with. Except it was the 7 day plan. I made a mistake with the activation date and had to email their customer support. They were super and got back to me very quickly.

psycho93

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

That's the one I went with. Except it was the 7 day plan. I made a mistake with the activation date and had to email their customer support. They were super and got back to me very quickly.

last one honestly!! am I right in thinking it includes calls,texts & data but not international calls? thanks again

Slippin Jimmy

psycho93 wrote: »

last one honestly!! am I right in thinking it includes calls,texts & data but not international calls? thanks again

Yeah that's it exactly

dingding

For calls, you can use this voice bridge which gives you access to your landline phone on your mobile.

Some of the Virgin Media packages include minutes to both mobile and / or landlines in international destinations.

Installed it on my iphone and it works well. Some of the Android users have experienced problems.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VEJBKJQ

psycho93

Mr.S wrote: »

Are the 3UK sims from MyMemory still the best deal for Data in the US?

Eg Three Mobile 12 GB Data Pay As You Go SIM https://www.mymemory.ie/3-payg-4g-trio-data-sim-pack-with-12gb-data.html

Or these T-Mobile “unlimited” Sims - they don’t mention a limit so I’m skeptical.

MOST SIM - T-Mobile USA SIM Card 10 Days, Unlimited High Speed Data https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079RZ2NM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vDmoDbPBNZM6E

Just need access to data really, no need for calls or texts.

Bought the mostsim 10 day from amazon, arrived yesterday. Opened it and as directed out sim in my iPhone to check it was ok- got message ‘no sim detected’ which is what’s supposed to happen!

Activated on mostsim website for day of our arrival and got immediate confirmation email so looks like good to go!!

Slippin Jimmy

Mr.S wrote: »

Any idea of limits on the data?

Its unlimited data

sue97

psycho93 wrote: »

Bought the mostsim 10 day from amazon, arrived yesterday. Opened it and as directed out sim in my iPhone to check it was ok- got message ‘no sim detected’ which is what’s supposed to happen!

Activated on mostsim website for day of our arrival and got immediate confirmation email so looks like good to go!!

I would avoid my mymemory. Their delivery is not reliable any more. Go with amazon or US T-mobile offer

freak scence

anyone know what carrier Three uses over in the states, going to areas that seem to be covered best by at&t remote areas , would i be best off buying a prepaid at&t sim over there ?

Doodah7

Mr.S wrote: »

Unlimited is never really unlimited!

How much do you need if you are on holiday!

The-Rafalution

For those who have bought the 3 UK sim card and advised to register the sim on 3 UK before travelling, did you register the sim on the following URL? https://www.three.co.uk/Support/SIM_activation
And for the 'existing phone number', did you use the phone number linked to the new sim or your actual existing mobile number?

Thanks in advance!

Mantis Toboggan

My phone is 2 years old and wouldn't work with t-mobile network, apparently they're on different bands due to 5g which aren't supported on the phone, just something to bear in mind.

Doodah7

The-Rafalution wrote: »

For those who have bought the 3 UK sim card and advised to register the sim on 3 UK before travelling, did you register the sim on the following URL? https://www.three.co.uk/Support/SIM_activation
And for the 'existing phone number', did you use the phone number linked to the new sim or your actual existing mobile number?

Thanks in advance!

The phone number is on the sim and will begin 07X. The PIN is the last four (five?) digits of the long number underneath beginning 8944

sweetie

Anyone use this sim

basill

The negative reviews don't look good on Amazon. No tethering they are saying which would be a deal breaker for most.

sweetie

basill wrote:

The negative reviews don't look good on Amazon. No tethering they are saying which would be a deal breaker for most.

Would be just for me so tethering wouldn't be missed

banchang

aaabbbb wrote: »

I'm having the same issue. I already have a three sim so I'm going to use that and then pick up a Rogers sim for Canada and purchase a Roger's sim with internet add on but it's still very low so I'm looking for better suggestions if you find any

Find best option for Canada ?

masterK

I'm trying to use the three sim in orlando, however I'm finding the speeds and reliability woeful. Most of the time I can't even load a webpage. I'm pretty sure all the settings are correct as they match those posted a few pages bsck. Any ideas?

Daniel112

masterK wrote: »

I'm trying to use the three sim in orlando, however I'm finding the speeds and reliability woeful. Most of the time I can't even load a webpage. I'm pretty sure all the settings are correct as they match those posted a few pages bsck. Any ideas?

Are you getting 4g on your phone? If not then it's because your phone doesn't support the LTE bands they use in the states. So you're unfortunately on 3g which is woefully slow when I was there in 2017.

masterK

Daniel112 wrote: »

Are you getting 4g on your phone? If not then it's because your phone doesn't support the LTE bands they use in the states. So you're unfortunately on 3g which is woefully slow when I was there in 2017.

I just did a manual search and all I'm getting is T-Mobile 2g so that seems to be my problem

Daniel112

masterK wrote: »

I just did a manual search and all I'm getting is T-Mobile 2g so that seems to be my problem

That's unfortunate. I had a OnePlus Two using the 3sim in California in 2017 and yup i was also only able to get T-Mobile in 2g mainly. I learned my lesson and upgraded to a Xiaomi Mi 8 before I went back last month and I had 4G everywhere.

fast_eddie

masterK wrote: »

I'm trying to use the three sim in orlando, however I'm finding the speeds and reliability woeful. Most of the time I can't even load a webpage. I'm pretty sure all the settings are correct as they match those posted a few pages bsck. Any ideas?

I'm just back from Orlando, and used the 3 UK sims in an iPhone, an Android phone and a Nokia Windows phone.

Didn't need to enter or amend any settings on any of the three phones, they all worked fine after a reboot once the SIM was inserted.

Mostly roamed onto AT&T, but some T-Mobile, all automatically selected.
Not blindingly fast but certainly acceptable.

BUT... I had pre-activated/registered all three 3 UK sims in Ireland before we went to the US, and made sure they were working here first.

Good luck...

psycho93

Just back from NY and must say theT-Mobile MostSim was fantastic! LTE connection from the time I swapped out my own sim on landing. Easy to follow instructions and simple sign up on website. Had WiFi in hotel but cellular was way faster. Highly recommend

landlord

Once again the 3 uk sim in a 4G UNLOCKED personal hotspot works perfectly in the US for tethering to multiple devices

banchang

banchang wrote: »

Find best option for Canada ?

Apparently GK Travel Sim covers US, Canada & 35 other countries.

Has anyone had any experience of them ?

stop

Found a most SIM 17 day on Amazon that does US Mexico and Canada