Travel to USA & UK in July & Using Woolworths Mobile Global Roaming SIM

Ljennysu on 09/03/2013 - 12:21

Can you help? I have a NokiaN97 mini and am wanting cheap mobile access while overseas. I don't plan on making many calls back to Aust. Most of my calls will be within the USA and UK. I have printed out the Wiki (USA pay as you go sim data) from this web site. But I cannot work it out? It appears from my research that the USA is still only on 2G? (I think my phone will be ok)
Question:
1. Has anyone used Woolworths Mobile Global Roaming Sim? Any feedback?
2. Is it best to buy a cheap phone over there (USA)?
3. I will be using my laptop to pick up my internet mail and to SKYPE etc
4. I am looking for the cheapest option (apart from making no calls at all!)
Thanks

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Comments

  • c64 on 09/03/2013 - 13:20
    +1

    isn't it easier & cheaper to buy a prepaid sim from a local telco in the countries you are visiting?

  • hooray on 09/03/2013 - 13:44

    I was recently in the UK and got a lebara sim card at the train station for 5 pounds which had call credit on it. I used it in UK Italy and Malaysia for local calls and still had credit at the end of my trip. Don't know if they are in the states as well

  • littlecreatures87 on 09/03/2013 - 17:14

    "cheap mobile access while overseas" = never use a provider in australia overseas

    • jennysu on 09/03/2013 - 17:59

      OK, that makes sense - it's still roaming if the sim is connected to one of our telco's.

  • neil on 09/03/2013 - 18:01

    Last time I was in the US, I brought my N97 mini and went to a T-Mobile shop to grab a sim.

    I'm heading off next month and will be getting either the pay per day 4g plan or the $30 plan. For an extra $10 you can get unlimited International.

    • Nazrath on 10/03/2013 - 09:59

      Hi Neil, I was interested in getting the $30 plan as well, but was under the impression that you could only purchase it online or from the walmart online store? I tried purchasing it from here but they wouldn't accept a non-USA credit card. I also heard there were some problems with activation as well as you need a T-mobile phone IMEI to activate the sim.

      What are your experiences? Cheers.

      • neil on 10/03/2013 - 10:28

        I generally buy it in store and the people there help me activate the sim and get the right plan. As I was in NY, I went to the Time Square T-Mobile shop and explained that I wanted the $2/day plan. Since I was going to be there for over 2 weeks they recommended a plan which ended up costing $32.66 ($30 + 8.875% tax).

        I used the Internet non-stop for Google maps and email, called a bit. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a 4G plan but more their 3G/2G plan. The in-store people are pretty flexible if you tell them your needs.

        • jennysu on 10/03/2013 - 20:59

          Thanks

  • timster on 09/03/2013 - 21:57

    I assume your phone is unlocked ?
    Depends how long you're going to be there as to whether it's worth finding a local SIM. For laptop use, the most important tip is only stay in hotels with free wireless.
    I have used TruSim which works in the US and UK and is one of the better options for calls and data. You can add a local number in the US and UK for a little extra. But still not as cheap as local SIM.
    I only turn on data when I've got free wireless access.

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