US: prepaid sim with data

[ekardo]

which telco and plan have most value for $ prepaid sim card for 2 weeks usage?

 

[Shiny Things]

which telco and plan have most value for $ prepaid sim card for 2 weeks usage?

Unfortunately I think T-Mobile's your only choice - AT&T used to sell GoPhone SIMs with prepaid data, but they don't any more.

If anyone knows of any wireless carriers other than the big four who'll do SIM + data prepaid, let me know.

 

[invisible999]

Please remember - if you are using LTE band (AKA iphone 5 or newer devices), US LTE frequencies are different. In this case fallback will be on 3G.

But you'll be lucky to get 3G data on prepaid card. Last May Tmobile's prepaid data sims were limited to EDGE coverage in Bay Area.

 

[ekardo]

wow..so meaning using Iphone 5 or other older phone will not be able to use the data service??

 

[invisible999]

wow..so meaning using Iphone 5 or other older phone will not be able to use the data service??

You will be able to use data service. Another question is what speed you will get as a result.

 

[Shiny Things]

Please remember - if you are using LTE band (AKA iphone 5 or newer devices), US LTE frequencies are different. In this case fallback will be on 3G.

But you'll be lucky to get 3G data on prepaid card. Last May Tmobile's prepaid data sims were limited to EDGE coverage in Bay Area.

I think this is fixed now: the problem is that T-Mo's 3G network wasn't compatible with the iPhone. They've rolled out their LTE network now, which is iPhone compatible, so you should be fine (though if you find this isn't the case, let us know).

 

[dunkmycar]

How do u get hold of the T Mobile Prepaid cards? Do u buy online or buy from airport?

 

[dunkmycar]

Btw just saw this online - Ready SIM - USA Prepaid SIM Cards for Short Term Wireless Service
USD 25 for 14 days/1gb. Has anyone tried before?

 

[Shiny Things]

How do u get hold of the T Mobile Prepaid cards? Do u buy online or buy from airport?

You buy them from a T-Mobile store; there's usually one in whatever big city you're in.

 

[Nano_YanGz]

just walk in any AT&T store and buy, its 60USD for 30 days i think. went last aug.

for the sim card, i didnt check if theres nano sim, but there is micro sim, i brought 2 phones there that time.

 

[ekardo]

just walk in any AT&T store and buy, its 60USD for 30 days i think. went last aug.

for the sim card, i didnt check if theres nano sim, but there is micro sim, i brought 2 phones there that time.

phones are cheaper in US ??

 

[ekardo]

can I confirm that there's no GSM in States? I have an older phone that only have GSM..so it will not work in States?

 

[invisible999]

can I confirm that there's no GSM in States? I have an older phone that only have GSM..so it will not work in States?

There IS GSM in States, however it runs in different frequencies.

 

[fone]

I think this is fixed now: the problem is that T-Mo's 3G network wasn't compatible with the iPhone. They've rolled out their LTE network now, which is iPhone compatible, so you should be fine (though if you find this isn't the case, let us know).

LOL. From what I can find online, T-mobile uses LTE bands 2 and 4 with band 12 coming up. The only common band with the local iPhone 5S/5C set is band 2, with band 2 to be de-commissioned by end of 2015, as these are acquired when they bought Metro PCS. I'm sure they are going to de-commission slowly, so your coverage gets less and less. Also, LTE does not support traditional voice calls.

 

[critical888]

I have USA SIM card many. Grab from me locally at yishun central use in USA. 250mb 4g/3G data. Than unlimited 2g data. 1000 mins free idd call back go sg. Also free SMS to sg too. SMS me at 976three three three97. I am overseas now be back tomorrow afternoon. Value for money for sure. Easy activation. Also free USA local SMS and calling unlimited

 

[hihashi]

I have a AT&T micro sim card for sale. Bought at 47 USD. Have 120+ mb left of data. 500 mins local call. 130 mins overseas call. Free SMS back to Singapore. Able to top up data. Selling at 25SGD. Self collect in South. PM me.