Originally Posted by
Roger
Buying a South African SIM on arrival is fine and simple BUT the South African government now requires registration, which can be time consuming and may be impractical on arrival. When I did it earlier this year, the retailer (Vodacom shop) required a
written confirmation from my hotel that I was 'resident' there.
A more practical option could be one of the E-Kit SIMs. They are normally cheaper on e-Bay. This one may be interesting: the price of $9 includes $10 credit; calls are free to receive in SA; outgoing calls to US cost $0.49 per minute. These prices are for a +44 number, a US number is available.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ekit-USA-SIM-car...item20add40c84
I regularly use my E-Kit SIM in different countries. It works on the callback system - dial the number, wait for the system to call you back, answer and speak.
Other E-Kit SIMs are available:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
Thanks, Roger. I just ordered an eKit Call-Back SIM from eBay. It's a little confusing but definitely will be cheaper than the $2.89 Verizon quoted me.
Do you know how much it costs to receive text messages and to call within South Africa?
The callback SIM card isn't available for purchase on eKit.com directly.
- Pat