SIM card visiting Moscow?
Jun 19, 2016, 12:03 am
#1
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SIM card visiting Moscow?
Hi all,
I'm visiting Moscow for 2 days next month and curious to hear recommendations of what SIM card I should purchase? And should I purchase it beforehand, or pick one up at the airport (DME)?
I only need data and would be happy with 1-2gb).
Many thanks!
BTW: I don't speak any Russian
I'm visiting Moscow for 2 days next month and curious to hear recommendations of what SIM card I should purchase? And should I purchase it beforehand, or pick one up at the airport (DME)?
I only need data and would be happy with 1-2gb).
Many thanks!
BTW: I don't speak any Russian
Jun 20, 2016, 8:00 am
#2
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There's a small stand on the right hand side as you exit customs. A few years ago I bought an MTC SIM card there. Looking on their site now 2GB + 250min + 250 SMS is 300 rub and is good for 30 days. With the SIM card, it should be 320 rub.
Jun 20, 2016, 11:52 pm
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Thanks for the reply.
I'm assuming I should be able to just turn up and pick up a sim card? I don't speak any Russian but I suspect I should be OK?
The 300rub sim sounds perfect to me.
I'm assuming I should be able to just turn up and pick up a sim card? I don't speak any Russian but I suspect I should be OK?
The 300rub sim sounds perfect to me.
Jun 25, 2016, 7:07 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2013
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I bought a sim card off Ebay. If you have 30 days before your travel, this could be an option for you. Just buy from a reputable seller.
I got a MegaFon sim for $14, received it in 14 days and it came activated. It also came with instructions on how to use it in English. The sim expires after 45 days of non usage. I texted myself to test the sim and it extended the sim for 45 more days. You can load more minutes online. Hope this helps.
I got a MegaFon sim for $14, received it in 14 days and it came activated. It also came with instructions on how to use it in English. The sim expires after 45 days of non usage. I texted myself to test the sim and it extended the sim for 45 more days. You can load more minutes online. Hope this helps.
Jun 25, 2016, 2:43 pm
#7
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I bought a sim card off Ebay. If you have 30 days before your travel, this could be an option for you. Just buy from a reputable seller.
I got a MegaFon sim for $14, received it in 14 days and it came activated. It also came with instructions on how to use it in English. The sim expires after 45 days of non usage. I texted myself to test the sim and it extended the sim for 45 more days. You can load more minutes online. Hope this helps.
I got a MegaFon sim for $14, received it in 14 days and it came activated. It also came with instructions on how to use it in English. The sim expires after 45 days of non usage. I texted myself to test the sim and it extended the sim for 45 more days. You can load more minutes online. Hope this helps.
Jul 2, 2016, 5:27 am
#8
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I bought a sim card off Ebay. If you have 30 days before your travel, this could be an option for you. Just buy from a reputable seller.
I got a MegaFon sim for $14, received it in 14 days and it came activated. It also came with instructions on how to use it in English. The sim expires after 45 days of non usage. I texted myself to test the sim and it extended the sim for 45 more days. You can load more minutes online. Hope this helps.
I got a MegaFon sim for $14, received it in 14 days and it came activated. It also came with instructions on how to use it in English. The sim expires after 45 days of non usage. I texted myself to test the sim and it extended the sim for 45 more days. You can load more minutes online. Hope this helps.
Jul 3, 2016, 7:31 pm
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I am flying into SVO in 3 weeks and need a SIM card. From there I will be taking a train to St. Petersburg and then going to Berlin and Prague. I am fine buying a SIM at the airport for Russia (7 days between the two cities), but will the World Sim be better?
Jul 10, 2016, 3:22 pm
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Jul 18, 2016, 7:40 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2013
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I was in SVO last week. There's a MegaFon stall on the way to the aeroexpress in SVO. I loaded 300 rubles to my sim card and got 3gig of data at 4G speed. The salesman spoke english and took care of everything for me.
I had a sim from Ebay, but you can ask them if you can purchase one there.
I had a sim from Ebay, but you can ask them if you can purchase one there.
