Mobile data when in the USA help please...

[Pupbelly]

We are booked to go to Boston in October and we will be driving off up into the mountains to see the fall autumnal colours.
Because we are touring about I would rather have Google maps running 'live'. Which is the best option for mobile data? Use a USA sim on a pay as you go format or is there a reliable UK sim that will provide sensible USA coverage?

Also, does anyone have any experience regarding network coverage in the Boston, New Hampshire areas too. I don't want to be without signal miles from anywhere.

I was planning to use an old iPhone 6s Plus (purely for sat nav use), or I could utilise an e-sim in my iPhone 12 Pro Max whichever is the best option.

Many thanks in advance.

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Which network are you with in the UK?

[Pupbelly]

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

Which network are you with in the UK?

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Tesco sim only contract.

[mickeyspal]

I'm off to see my family in maine/new Hampshire tomorrow, signals for phone are usually fine , cant help with data as I turn mine off and use my cousins wifi.
Its gorgeous in the fall, you cant imagine how colourful it is until you see it.

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Originally Posted by Pupbelly

Tesco sim only contract.

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I would either buy a USA sim from amazon and swap sims on arrival, or utilise a T Mobile Esim in your current phone.

I've used the H20 and t mobile sims from amazon/ebay etc and the TMob esim in Orlando and they all work fine.

[Pupbelly]

Originally Posted by mickeyspal

I'm off to see my family in maine/new Hampshire tomorrow, signals for phone are usually fine , cant help with data as I turn mine off and use my cousins wifi.
Its gorgeous in the fall, you cant imagine how colourful it is until you see it.

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Excellent - as cheeky as it sounds if you can offer any top tips or pointers it would be greatly appreciated

Thoughts are arrive in Boston, drive towards Pittsfield, and head up Highway 7 to Rutland(ish) cut across East then back down towards Boston over a period of a week.

[Pupbelly]

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

I would either buy a USA sim from amazon and swap sims on arrival, or utilise a T Mobile Esim in your current phone.

I've used the H20 and t mobile sims from amazon/ebay etc and the TMob esim in Orlando and they all work fine.

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That's good info - thank you. The only thing is we will be on the move a lot so I wouldn't be able to get an Amazon or eBay delivery quick enough (although we do have Prime).

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Originally Posted by Pupbelly

That's good info - thank you. The only thing is we will be on the move a lot so I wouldn't be able to get an Amazon or eBay delivery quick enough (although we do have Prime).

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There are suppliers on ebay and amazon uk, they post to your home address. Some will even pre arrange activation for you on your chosen date. I used to have mine activated on the day before travel.

The esim is easiest though, I downloaded the app and activated the line in the lounge at Man airport and fine tuned the settings when we arrived.

[Pupbelly]

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

There are suppliers on ebay and amazon uk, they post to your home address. Some will even pre arrange activation for you on your chosen date. I used to have mine activated on the day before travel.

The esim is easiest though, I downloaded the app and activated the line in the lounge at Man airport and fine tuned the settings when we arrived.

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I'll have a nosey and see what I can find - much appreciated.

Might have a go when we fly to Orlando in April and see what's what.

[Nelly7]

Hi, do you mind me asking the costs for the T mobile sim?
Thanks