1 Prepaid SIM card for 3 European countries?
Jan 2, 2014, 9:50 am
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1 Prepaid SIM card for 3 European countries?
Our trip this May has evolved to the point that we'll be in the Netherlands, Switzerland and France for a total of 8 days. Is there one prepaid SIM card that will let me have 2 GB of data coverage for all 3 countries either for my iPhone5S or my Android phone? Thanks.
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Jan 2, 2014, 12:36 pm
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Can't help with the europe side of things but one option is to sign up for TMO simple choice program for one month and get their global data plan...if you're not looking for LTE speed, based on the feedback/experiences of others, fairly acceptable data service. My son is now in HK for the month and uses it.
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Jan 3, 2014, 7:03 am
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Even a "Travel SIM" like Truphone isn't going to be a lot of help here. Switzerland is an odd bird, and based on my experience (with family in Netherlands and Switzerland) you're better to get a local SIM in Switzerland.
Jan 3, 2014, 7:15 am
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Originally Posted by dtsm
Can't help with the europe side of things but one option is to sign up for TMO simple choice program for one month and get their global data plan...if you're not looking for LTE speed, based on the feedback/experiences of others, fairly acceptable data service. My son is now in HK for the month and uses it.
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Jan 3, 2014, 11:13 am
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Jan 5, 2014, 5:49 pm
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Or....
I have two android phones from when I used Sprint and AT&T respectively. Why not use one of those phones with T-Mobile for just a month on the Simple Plan?
Jan 5, 2014, 6:29 pm
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I'm probably headed to Europe in mid March for a few days. I will get a prepaid for my 5s as a courtesy to my local business associates/friends and have my Moto G on TMO for free internet/data access. As indicated earlier, my son is now in HK. His Nexus 5 is using our TMO family plan and his old Samsung S2 has a local HK prepaid.
Jan 6, 2014, 9:25 am
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My current provider is Verizon. Why couldn't I just remove my SIM card from my 5s and then use T-Mobile for just one month? Then when I return, I'll put the SIM card back in the phone and continue with Verizon. The Verizon system doesn't even use SIM cards anyway but the 5s has one.
Or....
I have two android phones from when I used Sprint and AT&T respectively. Why not use one of those phones with T-Mobile for just a month on the Simple Plan?
Or....
I have two android phones from when I used Sprint and AT&T respectively. Why not use one of those phones with T-Mobile for just a month on the Simple Plan?
Jan 6, 2014, 3:28 pm
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Jan 8, 2014, 2:48 pm
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I went to a TMobile today. I can use any unlocked Android or my unlocked 5s. I can do a prepaid for 30 days and if I want 2.5 GB, it will cost $70. For unlimited data, it will cost $90. The one negative is that the speed is 2G. I can live with that.
Jan 8, 2014, 3:56 pm
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Did you ask about the simple choice plan: $50 postpaid, no contract, unlimited voice/data/text? It then gives you the global plan and 30 days or 40 days later, you call and cancel.
Jan 8, 2014, 4:38 pm
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Do customers have to be on a specific service plan to have international roaming included?
Yes. Qualifying Simple Choice customers (new and existing with approved credit) – excluding pay-in-advance and Simple Choice no credit – are eligible.
Also includes DHI, Mobile Internet, Classic and Value plans that launched since March 2013
All Simple Choice plans for business are also included
And in the fine print...
Not for extended international use; you must reside in the U.S. and primary usage must occur on our U.S. network. Device must register on our U.S. network before international use. Service may be terminated or restricted for excessive roaming or misuse.
Jan 8, 2014, 4:46 pm
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Perhaps Toggle. We are discussing it in another thread at the moment too. I have just signed up with them and will see how that works.