Hi there, I'm going away on my holidays to the states tomorrow - and I need a sim card for my Desire which has a cheap\included data plan on it so I don't get utterly ***** by vodafone for 3g roaming.
I was wondering if any yanks knew of any? I tried looking at the usual suspects, but they didn't mention data...
Thanks
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Hi,
I just ordered an AT&T prepaid SIM.
Data plan is 19.99$ for 100MB and 30 days.
See: http://www.usasims.com/
There might be other resellers in your country based on AT&T or T_Mobile.
e.g SIM-BEE in Germany
http://www.sim-bee.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=5
I think AT&T has the better coverage.
Joerg
PS: Watch Out not to choose a CDMA net if you are using a GSM net in your country!
Through Tmobile you can get
Unlimited Data(10GB) Only for $39.99 a month.
or a plan
mine is 500 anytime minute, free nights and weekends
Unlimited TXT
Unlimited DATA(10GB)
59.99 a month prepay.
From what were told here in the states ATT has removed all prepaid data plans. All they have for prepay now is 3 plans which all suck. If your gonna travel alot and need 3G on the interstates just go with ATT for a month and run the credit check for 10 minutes and get 1 month of service. Otherwise if your gonna be in major cities most of the time your here get tmo because its cheap, and unlimited data. Even ATT legacy unlimited DATA plans are limited at 2GB.
I don't know if things are different in EU but here in the states ATT won't sell a data plan alone unless its for an ipad with a microsim. I asked for something for my phone and they said they had nothing data only.
Just ran by ATT's site and there saying they have 4 prepay plans
1. $3 a day unlimited
2. $1 a day unlimited mobile to mobile.
3. $0.25 a min
4. $60 unlimited TXT and VOICE.
I recommend looking at what T-Mobile has to offer. Give them a call 1-800-t-mobile
They're very friendly
Well,
I bought my prepaid 2 days ago, and I was told, that there are prepaid data plans at AT&T.
See also here at AT&T and
http://www.usasims.com/ATT_SIM.html.
The first site also mentions, that there are no PREPAID data plans at T_Mobile.
I have to use AT&T, as I travelling around a lot. Can tell you more in about 10 days, when I will activate my SIM and add plans.
Joerg
maxpower097 said:
Through Tmobile you can get
Unlimited Data(10GB) Only for $39.99 a month.
or a plan
mine is 500 anytime minute, free nights and weekends
Unlimited TXT
Unlimited DATA(10GB)
59.99 a month prepay.
From what were told here in the states ATT has removed all prepaid data plans. All they have for prepay now is 3 plans which all suck. If your gonna travel alot and need 3G on the interstates just go with ATT for a month and run the credit check for 10 minutes and get 1 month of service. Otherwise if your gonna be in major cities most of the time your here get tmo because its cheap, and unlimited data. Even ATT legacy unlimited DATA plans are limited at 2GB.
I don't know if things are different in EU but here in the states ATT won't sell a data plan alone unless its for an ipad with a microsim. I asked for something for my phone and they said they had nothing data only.
Just ran by ATT's site and there saying they have 4 prepay plans
1. $3 a day unlimited
2. $1 a day unlimited mobile to mobile.
3. $0.25 a min
4. $60 unlimited TXT and VOICE.
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http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/Cell-Phone-Plans.aspx?catgroup=Individual&WT.z_unav=mst_shop_plans_individual
T-mobile has a contract free service called even more plus. For$59 you get 500 minutes, unlimited web, and unlimited text. Granted, the free texting will only be inside the united states and you will be callled extra if you call international. They have a $5 addon that gives you discounted calling to many countries, for example $0.06 to UK landlines. Or you could just set up google voice with your new US based number and used google's rates for international.
Depending on your device, you may not be able to use 3G on T-mobile.
For data on T-Mobile you would need the AWS 1700 MHz on your phone - i believe the G1 has it, but most phones don't. If you don't have that then you will only get dial-up or EDGE speeds.......Also those data plans are not mentioned on their website under prepaid.......I think that they are no contract post paid plans that you would need a Credit card and SS# for - But i don't know
Right now in Prepaid on GSM - you only have Simple mobile that is on the T-Mobile AWS 1700 MHz and AT&T which used to be unlimited for $20 until about a year ago when they changed it to 100 MB for $20
One of the things that people don't realize about data is, is you are not tethering or watching video than you really do not use that much data. email, google maps, ect.... use very very little data and 100MB for a month is more than enough
schrej said:
Well,
I bought my prepaid 2 days ago, and I was told, that there are prepaid data plans at AT&T.
See also here at AT&T and
http://www.usasims.com/ATT_SIM.html.
The first site also mentions, that there are no PREPAID data plans at T_Mobile.
I have to use AT&T, as I travelling around a lot. Can tell you more in about 10 days, when I will activate my SIM and add plans.
Joerg
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So you haven't activated your card yet? I think either you won't be able to get a data plan on ATT and that site is outdated, or its a special plan if your a vodofone customer or overseas customer? I went through hours of argueing with ATT for a decent prepay plan but I missed the cut off by 2 weeks. Tmobile does have prepay they just call it flexpay for some reason?
Also heres what your going to find from providers, ATT will have 3G coverage almost everywhere in the US, but its incredibly slow in major cities, near tmo's edge network. Tmo on the other hand only has 3G in major markets and has Edge in smaller cities and G in the middle of no where. But in the city their 3G speeds a blistering fast. In Tampa we would get board at work and have cellphone races. With an HD2 on Tmo I was the undefeated champ. So much faster the ATT guys all had to hook up to my phone via wifi so they could watch HD youtube. Otherwise ATT couldn't handle it and it would just buffer every 10 seconds. I can also stream netflix movies on my tmo 3G with no glitching at all. Entire movies on my laptop through my phone.
Hi,
just tried to order it again; incl. 100MB data plan
See:
AT&T/GoPhone SIM $15
- Arrival City and State, province Chicago
- Departure date from home country 08/20/2010
- ATT GoPhone Plan 30 days unlimited
- Increase account balance US$15, 30 days expiration
- Add DynaSky eCard 0
- Enable Data Plan $19.99/100MB Yes
So, I think, if I pay for it, I will get it.
Regarding T-Mobile: The plan mentioned in post #6 above includes a 35$ activation fee, which ends up in a 100$ fee for less than one month of vacation.
(And I'm not quite shure, if you really can cancel this contract after just one month)
Joerg
maxpower097 said:
So you haven't activated your card yet? I think either you won't be able to get a data plan on ATT and that site is outdated, or its a special plan if your a vodofone customer or overseas customer? I went through hours of argueing with ATT for a decent prepay plan but I missed the cut off by 2 weeks. Tmobile does have prepay they just call it flexpay for some reason?
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Nah with Tmo you can buy a simcard off ebay for $5 and there is no activation fee. That so called activation fee is a scam by tmo stores to charge $20-$30 for a simcard. Tmo's prepay/flexpay is easily cut off after 1 month. Thats what its for. So you should easily be able to order a tmo sim on ebay for $5. Then call up tmobile and have them activate a flex account for $59.99+8.75 for tax. Your bill will be $68.74 a month plus the $5 for a sim card.
just tried to order it again; incl. 100MB data plan
See:
AT&T/GoPhone SIM $15
- Arrival City and State, province Chicago
- Departure date from home country 08/20/2010
- ATT GoPhone Plan 30 days unlimited
- Increase account balance US$15, 30 days expiration
- Add DynaSky eCard 0
- Enable Data Plan $19.99/100MB Yes
The way it reads this may be for overseas people only. Arrival city, departure date, etc.... ATT may have different plans for foreign people just visiting a month or two.
Hi all,
just want to let you know, that I'm in the US now.
Activted my GoPhone SIM and filled it up with 25$.
Then logged in at https://www.paygonline.com/websc/index.jsp (redirection fromm AT&T site) and had the option to add a data plan of 1MB or 100MB.
Works like a charm.
This ist the standard GoPhone Website, so I don't have any clue, why it should not work for others (even US citizens).
Joerg
maxpower097 said:
So you haven't activated your card yet? I think either you won't be able to get a data plan on ATT and that site is outdated, or its a special plan if your a vodofone customer or overseas customer? I went through hours of argueing with ATT for a decent prepay plan but I missed the cut off by 2 weeks. Tmobile does have prepay they just call it flexpay for some reason?
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**please, no super lame flame wars**
Basically, in my area, no sprint 4g and 3g is only pulling <500kbs down. Wanna switch to Tmo, but I'm paying $30 for my added family line on Sprint ($10 premium data fee included), and would be paying $70 if I were to jump on a family line with Tmo.
Which only leaves me with the AT&T option. Would cost me $35/mo, but with that lame 2gb data cap. Although I don't tether, I'm sure I can keep below the cap. However, I'll be paying $560 for a new att ns off contract.
Give me some feedback plz! you guys might know something about my options that I don't.
p.s., I have family members on all 3 carriers that would take me in, but the one on t-mo has unlimited voice, hence the $70/mo price. I've been on all 3 carriers, and honestly Sprint and Tmo have given me the best customer service.
i'm sorry, i actually meant to post this thread in the general section. mods can you move this for me please??
Hi guys,
This may really be irrelevant to android or the nexus s but since i spend the most time in these forums and i cant find anywhere else to put this question i thought i might ask it here.
I'll be travelling the US this coming April for 3 weeks. Since i will be calling US numbers a lot (to make bookings and stuff) i decided not to go for roaming. I also want a data plan so I can tether if neccessary.
Anybody know of any prepaid data and voice plans? Also, my phone is a Nexus S I9020T from the UK (unlocked). Thanks
Well if u have tmo bands, you're gonna have to get tmo plans (or their prepaid company, idk what its called) for 3g use/tether.
Unfortunately I'm not on tmo so idk what pricing they offer. You'll just have to research their sites. Sorry
Edit: I just remembered that tmo USA now offers a prepaid unlimited everything plan. Not sure how that affects tethering but I wouldn't be surprised if ur nexus was able to pull it off. Just search into that.
Sent from my Nexus S
T-mobile will offer both monthly no contract plans and prepaid.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
My contract is up for renewal with verizon. I'm currently one of the "grandfathered" unlimited data users that will surely lose that when I renew. I really want the samsung galaxy note II so I'm considering all of my options
A) Renew and get a tiered data plan when they release the phone on the 27th (eventhough everyone else's is out, AT&T will release theirs on the 6th, verizon's with a locked bootloader)
B) Keep fighting with them and threaten them to lose my line and other's in my household until I can keep my unlimited
C) New carrier altogether - What carrier's do you guys have? -I live about 25 miles west of Cleveland (go browns!) in a little rural area which I do get good 4G coverage with verizon.
D) Buy a phone off contract $$$
I want to take everything into consideration before I lock in something for another 2 years.
Thanks everyone for your input!!!!
Sir, here is a thread for your assistance : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
Closed & Thank You
Hello,
I will be moving to the US next Thrusday and I still can't understand some thing regarding plans.
I just bought a Nexus 5 here it Italy.
Now my question is:
My relatives have family plans with a 2 year contract with a phone which is going to end in december.
I was wondering if they could do another family plan with 3 sim cards (2 phones, 3 sims) so that I can get the advantage of the discount being in the family plan but without purchasing a new phone..
Is it possible?
If yes is it limited to some companies or you can actually do it with any carrier?
Thanks
Your relatives should be able to add a 3rd line to their plan pretty easily.... most carriers allow it.
The kicker is going to be if your Nexus 5 from overseas will play nice with American cell service.
Do you know what carrier your relatives use? I know Verizon will not accept the Nexus 5 due to their policies.
DarthDestroyeis said:
Your relatives should be able to add a 3rd line to their plan pretty easily.... most carriers allow it.
The kicker is going to be if your Nexus 5 from overseas will play nice with American cell service.
Do you know what carrier your relatives use? I know Verizon will not accept the Nexus 5 due to their policies.
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They have AT&T,
but then I'm planning to suggest them to get T-Mobile unlimited text data and calls family plan for 3 which is really cheap!
If they go to T-moblie you shouldn't have too many issues... T-Mo's service is GSM like overseas and the phone should be fine on their towers.
Good Luck!