I’ve unlocked my phone - what sim do I now get for USA?

[alkel2730]

Hello,

After my recent thread I looked into my options and basically unless I remortgage I can’t use my Vodaphone in USA. So I’ve unlocked it.

Can someone tell me what sim I need to get to get calls/lots of data etc? Is it a 3 sim?

Thank you!

[Disney_time]

Well I have a three sim. I started with a PAYG for all the benefits of 3 Feel at home and that worked well, but it was a pain changing to a different number for the trip, so now I have a contract and they are my permanent provider (£14 unlimited texts, calls and 8GB data). All fine, except, I have a really poor signal indoors at my house and some other places. I live in a busy built up area so I feel it should be better. I don't know if this is a problem with 3, or if I am just unlucky, but I'll prob stick with it at the moment.

[amarooney]

The £20 3 PAYG sim lasts for 30 days, gives you 12gb of data and allows calls and texts to UK numbers including UK mobiles being used in the US). It didn't when I last used it allow you to to call US numbers. Essentially perfect for calling home or another member of your party on their UK phone.

[asmidir]

Use the £20 option on this page
three/Store/SIM/Pay_As_You_Go

[itsmeGAV]

Originally Posted by amarooney

The £20 3 PAYG sim lasts for 30 days, gives you 12gb of data and allows calls and texts to UK numbers including UK mobiles being used in the US). It didn't when I last used it allow you to to call US numbers. Essentially perfect for calling home or another member of your party on their UK phone.

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I'll second this one if you sill have a Vodafone contract and don't want to start a new one so you're then covered for the duration of your trip.

I'm on a sim only plan with 3, £20/mo with 100GB Data and Unlimited calls & texts. Worked flawlessly in Florida, just couldn't call US numbers without being charged an arm and a leg, but oh well!

[asmidir]

Just remember to activate in the UK and get them to enable the feel at home add-on BEFORE you travel to the US - I forgot and had to it when I landed and it was a pain...

[Burgmeister]

You can just use the 321 PAYG sim if you want (that's what I use). 3p per minute, 2p per text and 1 per Mb. Obviously, if you are a heavier user than me then use the option recommended by others

[JanetteP]

Originally Posted by amarooney

The £20 3 PAYG sim lasts for 30 days, gives you 12gb of data and allows calls and texts to UK numbers including UK mobiles being used in the US). It didn't when I last used it allow you to to call US numbers. Essentially perfect for calling home or another member of your party on their UK phone.

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Didn't know you could call each other - that will be useful. I usually take mine, but probably should get one for DH as we always lose him in the parks

[alkel2730]

Thank you! I’ll go for the 3 for 30 days. I’m a heavy data user so that will be perfect. Cheers all!

[CookieMonster54]

3 is terrible the data is limited to 3G and is severely throttled you’re better off getting a prepaid plan from T-Mobile once you’re in the USA.