Originally Posted by
lsquare
If I don't have a roaming package, I'm assuming the SIM is totally useless since I can't receive free SMS? Besides people calling me and making local calls, what other advantage is there with an 852 number? Can I pick the number or each SIM is tied to a number? I'm surprised the roaming packages aren't cheaper than a Thai SIM. Which Thai SIM are you getting and how much? The APAC package seems reasonable. Oh, does the HK$33 plan have any China call or international options? If so, is the rate any good? Unlimited free outgoing SMS?
Just to be clear, after buying the HK SIM, I can do the passport verification in my hotel room? Take a pic with my phone and upload it? Then instant activation and I can start using it?
What's your use-case exactly? I'm going to Mainland China in 2 weeks and I do plan to get a local SIM there too. To each tool its use, 3HK is good for HK but not so good abroad.
IIRC you'll be able to enable your 3HK SIM anywhere if you have a Wifi. I'm not even sure that's needed since they could open their own website bandwidth even pre-registration.