Recommendations for USA Sim Card with Data

[drewbles]

This is what I received from Vodafone when I switched my iPhone on in the USA last week:

"... Welcome to The USA.

Warning, now that you have activated your mobile device overseas, there may be delays in receiving usage information and alerts.

The good news is you can now use your Australian plan while you're here. This means for just $5 extra a day you can make calls to standard numbers, send TXT, or use the internet - all from your regular plan allowance.

This Vodafone offer is automatically activated each day you send/receive calls, use your data, or send a TXT/PXT. For more info or to opt out, free call +61414141414 from your Vodafone Mobile.

Don't forget you now need to dial +61 instead of 0 when calling Aussie numbers.

Happy travels!....."

So, only when you make/receive calls or text or start using data, not when phone is idle with Data Roaming switched off.

Ahh great to know thank you for updating me. My (apparently very wrong ) sources said it was upon network registration.

Good to know though thank you =)

 

[Quickstatus]

At $5 per day plus using your allowances I would still use local sim.

You still have international (Aus) number and the person standing next to you in say the US will still have to make an international call to call you.

$5 per day = $60 in 12 days so if you are there for less than 2 weeks it might be worth it but only if you are on Vodafail(phone)

 

[DynastyWarrior]

T-Mobile SIMs with data, calls to Aussie landlines and SMS to our mobiles - credit to other member who linked this in another thread.
USA Prepaid Sim Card - Travel Sims Direct

 

[clazman]

T-Mobile SIMs with data, calls to Aussie landlines and SMS to our mobiles - credit to other member who linked this in another thread.
USA Prepaid Sim Card - Travel Sims Direct

Will it work in Canada as well?

Assuming good for 30 days?

 

[DynastyWarrior]

Will it work in Canada as well?

Assuming good for 30 days?

Yes it is for 30 days. Full info here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/176521

99% sure it doesnt work in Canada. I guess you could get the World Sim thats on sale and use it in Canada and the T-Mobile for inside USA and still be cheaper than getting locally.

 

[serfty]

Using one now at LAS ...

Can't call Oz mobile phones without topping up but landlines are fine.

After turning 'phone on approx. 6am LAX time it took about 130 minutes to fully activate.

 

[TedE]

I'm going to Hawaii for a week and a half in February. Just saw this deal on OzBargain, 30 days unlimited T-Mobile for A$40 (with free SIM delivery and pre-activation for your arrival day). Just looking for data while over there (at least 2GB). Can anyone point out any better deals for what I want?

See https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/179163 & USA Prepaid Sim Card - Travel Sims Direct

$80USD T-Mobile USA Prepaid Sim Card Preloaded With Unlimited 4G LTE Data

- Unlimited 4G LTE Data
- Unlimited International and Local SMS
- Unlimited Calls to USA mobiles
- Unlimited Calls to AUS Landlines

What Is Included with each USA T-Mobile SIM Card?

- Unlimited International calls to landlines to over 75 countries (Includes Australia)
- Unlimited International texts to over 200 countries (Includes Australia)
- Unlimited local talk & text within USA (to USA landlines and mobiles)
- 4G Speed Data (Amount of 4G Data Specified in each Product)
- Mobile hotspot and Tethering available
(Hotspotting/tethering is capped at 5GB but will still be Unlimited on your phone).
- Nationwide Coverage, including Hawaii
- No Extra Charges to receive calls or send text overseas

To check full list of countries for international SMS and Calls please visit -http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/Content/files/Prepaid_UITT_Takeaway.pdf

*All Credit Allowances Last for 30 Days Upon Arrival Date into the USA. Please Let Us Know Of Your Arrival Date @ Checkout.*

 

[serfty]

Back to $40
..

A good deal i used this for the same price in the new year ... see post #46.

 

[serfty]

Back to $40
..
A good deal i used this for the same price in the new year ... see post #46.

In fact I have purchased a couple more for some upcoming travel ...

 

[globalstar20112]

I think reviews of various websites will give you honest buying experience and I always use reviews in finding any shops. When I was in 6 week tour in the Hawaii, I was in need of a prepaid sim card. I searched reviews on google plus and I found some good reviews. Before I left I purchased a prepaid US Sim Card from TCAWireless.

 

[James Thompson]

There are many stores providing sim cards you can get while you are in Hawaii. Just to let you know I used TCAWireless, got it all sorted before I left, and they were great. I got unlimited plans with international calling and texting. I hope this will help.

 

[wycx]

I have not read through the entire thread, so I am not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but my preference for a sim card when travelling in T-Mobile coverage areas in the US is the T-Mobile $30, 100 minutes, 5 Gb data pre-paid plan that you can only sign up for online. What I have discovered is that you can order a sim starter pack from amazon or some other online retailer, get it sent to you in Australia and activate the service in Australia before you leave. That way you can have internets before you even step off the plane.