It depends on your requirements. Cheapest? For voice only, data only or both? Do you want 4G? Easiest to buy and setup? For how long? To buy here or when you arrive?
Cheaper than buying in US If you go to T mobile shop in US after you get sim, you can add on International calls Great value for 1gb data unlimited calls and texts in US and Canada
T mobile sucked, wife was just over there following the advice of best USA sim she got the t mobile at Sydney international, got to her final destination, had horrible reception, her family there said "we don't use/have T-Mobile for our mobiles....actually we don't know anyone that has uses T-Mobile"
but she was an hour out of Dallas.....so I'm guessing if you stay in the big cities you may be fine
I used A &T last July, just went to a company store paid cash and was all set up in 10 minutes
I produced my Passport and the guy said we dont need that, i was somewhat suprised
They have the best coverage in the USA , there were only a few places in the middle of nowhere that i couldnt get a signal and that only lasted for a few minutes.
rk1
rk1
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best usa sim
Phil Young
Phil Young
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"best usa sim" in terms of what?
It depends on your requirements. Cheapest? For voice only, data only or both? Do you want 4G? Easiest to buy and setup? For how long? To buy here or when you arrive?
Chris C.
Chris C.
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Hi R, your question isn't very specific – may we suggest you take a look at: The best USA SIM card for travellers to the United States and go from there.
rk1
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Yes Chris thanks. I was looking for that link but instead of tapping into the correct text box I entered it into the Q & A section by mistake
Bobfromwa
Bobfromwa
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Tmobile Good coverage
buy at Sim Corner T Sydney International
Cheaper than buying in US If you go to T mobile shop in US after you get sim, you can add on International calls Great value for 1gb data unlimited calls and texts in US and Canada
kim
kim
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T mobile sucked, wife was just over there following the advice of best USA sim she got the t mobile at Sydney international, got to her final destination, had horrible reception, her family there said "we don't use/have T-Mobile for our mobiles....actually we don't know anyone that has uses T-Mobile"
but she was an hour out of Dallas.....so I'm guessing if you stay in the big cities you may be fine
Bobfromwa
Bobfromwa
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Trouble is ATT require USA credit card which requires a USA social security number
I donk think the carriers use sims but not sure
Neverhad any coverage issues but usually stick to cities
Bobfromwa
Bobfromwa
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Just checked I think Verizon have sims for iPhone
akronflyer
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I used A &T last July, just went to a company store paid cash and was all set up in 10 minutes
I produced my Passport and the guy said we dont need that, i was somewhat suprised
They have the best coverage in the USA , there were only a few places in the middle of nowhere that i couldnt get a signal and that only lasted for a few minutes.