Originally Posted by NickW
Scott - thanks ... that is interesting that they do actually sell the cards separately! I'm going directly from the airport to my hotel in any case: and it appears there's a T-Mobile store not a quarter a mile away on W 57th Street.
You should be aware of the following offer which I THINK is still in effect, but check at the TMobile store. It was supposed to be in effect until Dec 31. If you add $25 or more to a TMobile prepaid account before that date the minutes dont expire until 1 year (rather than 90 days) from the date you add the minutes. The original minutes on a new SIM dont count, you have to add $25 or more after you get the SIM. But I believe any minutes (including ones added subsequently) will also take the 1 year expiration date (or 90 days from when you add the subsequent minutes, whichever is later). This could be a very good deal for some people depending on their use and travel needs.