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 ","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52719593","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Heed20"},"datePublished":"2024-05-09T14:20:53.000Z","text":"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)."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52719401","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"KodaBear"},"datePublished":"2024-05-09T13:41:50.000Z","text":"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."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52719533","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Caulcano"},"datePublished":"2024-05-09T14:07:55.000Z","text":"Have you tried looking at Lebara?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52719715","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"AndyRoyd"},"datePublished":"2024-05-09T14:45:36.000Z","text":"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."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52721072","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"rainbowwheel"},"datePublished":"2024-05-09T19:02:18.000Z","text":"Airalo works great everywhere!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52721172","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"defgimp"},"datePublished":"2024-05-09T19:22:00.000Z","text":"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 "}],"commentCount":13,"interactionStatistic":1,"articleSection":"Ask"}