Mobile use

[HolidaySi]

Hello
Our first trip to Orlando is in August and just wondering about mobile phone usage. Currently on contract with Vodafone which does end in March and will be looking at getting a new iPhone.
What are my best options for using a mobile while Orlando? We will be there for three weeks.
Many thanks

[mick]

I'm 74 so don't expect any cutting edge advice on mobiles, sim cards, roaming etc. You may as well ask me in Latin.

We did have free USA roaming with Vodafone last April but they removed USA from it in November and didn't bother telling us.

Quite simply though we put our mobiles on flight mode as we leave the UK and they stay that way until we land back home. We just use WhatsApp to communicate with family and friends. Reliable WiFi in the villa and lots of places to pick it up.

Mick

[bosshogg]

Many options.

Use your own service plan ( normally only on the higher cost plans - EE Max , O2 £20+ monthly sim plans , Virgin red + etc etc )

Buy a USA sim ( t mobile etc ) either physical or an esim if a newer iPhone which only requires signing up no physical sim

Only 3UK provide US coverage on all their plans. This includes PAYG.

The normal path is just to buy a PAYG £10/£15 sim from 3UK and use that.
The ONLY downside is it is a UK sim and you would need a workaround for US internal calls . Which is easy enough.

[Sew109]

Our experience of 3 if Florida is woeful

[HolidaySi]

Originally Posted by bosshogg

Many options.

Use your own service plan ( normally only on the higher cost plans - EE Max , O2 £20+ monthly sim plans , Virgin red + etc etc )

Buy a USA sim ( t mobile etc ) either physical or an esim if a newer iPhone which only requires signing up no physical sim

Only 3UK provide US coverage on all their plans. This includes PAYG.

The normal path is just to buy a PAYG £10/£15 sim from 3UK and use that.
The ONLY downside is it is a UK sim and you would need a workaround for US internal calls . Which is easy enough.

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Thanks will check these options out. The esim sounds like a good one.

[HolidaySi]

Originally Posted by Sew109

Our experience of 3 if Florida is woeful

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Is it just hit and miss as to where you are in Florida?

[NickPytlinski]

Three!

better coverage than the UK in my opinion.
best packages whether its pay monthly or PAYG.

Its a great option,

we found no signal problems or data problems 4G all the way!

[itz_baseline]

Originally Posted by Sew109

Our experience of 3 if Florida is woeful

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You do realise that you dont actually connect to the '3' network when you are in the US right? You pick whichever network you like... was your bad experience due to 3 messing up the billing? Or did you just connect to a bad network in the US? If the latter, you could have chosen a different network.

Just something to be aware of as you'd have had the same experience connecting to that US network regardless of your UK network carrier.