Posted 21 hours ago

Using my mobile in the USA

Afternoon all
Going to the states and although I know I’ve read something about it on here, can’t find it now I’m looking for it

what’s the best option for data/calls/texts (could just be data, don’t need calls or texts specifically) while I’m over there, don’t want to be spending £6+ a day to use my allowance.
would prefer to set it up before I go as opposed to having to go out and get something when I’m over there.
have a 3 pay monthly sim that used to include the USA as a go roam destination but doesn’t nowadays

any suggestions?

thanks in advance
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  1. Heed20's avatar
    I used the already mentioned 3 PAYG SIM's for both my phone and my wife's phone in NYC. Activated them in the UK a couple of days before traveling. Had solid 4G coverage (as you'd expect in a city).
  2. KodaBear's avatar
    Three PAYG SIMs will work there to use your UK allowance up to 12GB at no cost. You can generally pick a SIM Preloaded with 10GB for about £8 online.

    If you have Virgin Media broadband at home you can get one of their cheap O2 SIMs for Volt benefits of free roaming up to 25GB of your UK allowance.
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    Can't get Virgin Media broadband at home so can't get the Volt extras unfortunately.

    Will have a look at a 3 PAYG sim, thanks
  3. Caulcano's avatar
    Have you tried looking at Lebara?
    defgimp's avatar
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    Hadn't looked or thought about it, know you get some international calls every month but no more than that.

    Will have a look, thanks
  4. AndyRoyd's avatar
    No required duration stated but usual suggestion is single or multiple 30days 3 PAYG disposable 10GB-for-sub-£10 shifted by Amazon:
    amazon.co.uk/dp/…RX/

    The Three option permits one xxGB data pack every 30days per sim so if needing more than 30GB (qty 3 x Three pre-paid 10GB sims) in any one month period consider alternative of
    unlim US data/mins/txt at £29.99 for 15 days, or less for less; more for more.
    Fulfilled Amazon
    keepa.com/

    3 sims require activation in UK prior to travel, so if wanting to use beyond 30days the pre-paid option could be wasteful, but still practical for use beyond 30days via standard (pre-activated) 3 PAYG sim and remote topup+datapack purchase.
    Check any other options' activation / terms expectations.
  5. rainbowwheel's avatar
    Airalo works great everywhere!
  6. defgimp's avatar
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    Thanks all for your input, have gone with a 3 PAYG sim.

    Will hopefully be on Wi-Fi most of the time but wanted something for those occasions when I’m not
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