Sim card/ Phone plan for while in US (since Roammobile is gone now)? - Page 2

Dec 12th, 2021 11:19 pm

#21

Punky Hunky: Deal Addict; Dec 26, 2004; 1440 posts; 965 upvotes

Dec 12th, 2021 11:19 pm

bokchoy wrote: ↑ How did you get this since it's only in the USA app store?

I have a US iTunes account. Easy to get

Dec 13th, 2021 12:11 am

#22

bokchoy: Deal Addict; Jul 9, 2003; 1135 posts; 52 upvotes; Burnaby

Dec 13th, 2021 12:11 am

Punky Hunky wrote: ↑ I have a US iTunes account. Easy to get

Thanks, I setup a US Itunes and got the app, how were the speeds? Were you able to tether devices to it?

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Dec 13th, 2021 12:15 am

#23

Punky Hunky: Deal Addict; Dec 26, 2004; 1440 posts; 965 upvotes

Dec 13th, 2021 12:15 am

bokchoy wrote: ↑ Thanks, I setup a US Itunes and got the app, how were the speeds? Were you able to tether devices to it?

Speeds were awesome. Tethered 4 devices to it

+3

Dec 13th, 2021 2:48 am

#24

mikka2017: Deal Expert; Jan 12, 2017; 20459 posts; 5844 upvotes; Scarberia

Dec 13th, 2021 2:48 am

Punky Hunky wrote: ↑ Speeds were awesome. Tethered 4 devices to it

That T-Mobile free trial only works on iOS? No android huh

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Dec 15th, 2021 11:08 am

#25

georvu: Deal Fanatic; Feb 4, 2015; 8861 posts; 5123 upvotes; Canada, Eh!!

Dec 15th, 2021 11:08 am

Try Hello Mobile or Mint Mobile or Tello [50% off until today].

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Dec 15th, 2021 12:59 pm

#26

thesubmitter: Deal Addict; Jan 25, 2008; 2623 posts; 2643 upvotes; Montréal

Dec 15th, 2021 12:59 pm

I got the three hk one.... gonna use that

Dec 15th, 2021 8:44 pm

#27

Raggie: Deal Fanatic; Jul 29, 2005; 9120 posts; 3012 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 15th, 2021 8:44 pm

travSIM work really well. (used the unlimited data plan in Hawaii).
https://www.amazon.ca/travSIM-T-Mobile- ... C94&sr=8-1

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+2

Dec 16th, 2021 11:57 pm

#28

IceBlueShoes: Deal Addict; Dec 18, 2007; 4698 posts; 610 upvotes

Dec 16th, 2021 11:57 pm

Is knowroaming still a thing? Still around?

I haven't used my sim in over a year...I'm guessing it's dead and I'll need a new one?

Dec 17th, 2021 12:46 am

#29

CALITSLA: Sr. Member; Aug 8, 2020; 829 posts; 306 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2021 12:46 am

Hey folks, right now in the US and came across US mobile, they can even ship the sim free of charge to your address( there will be a code pop up on their site), but I love that you can customize a plan to your liking. Like all unlimited is$45, also they send you 2 Sims, one TMobile network and the other Verizon version.

Give it a try if you're not sure.

Btw my local Walgreens had no Tmob Sims left on my last trip. They had a bunch of at&t and mvnos.

Dec 17th, 2021 9:01 am

#30

RideGuy: Deal Addict; Sep 15, 2003; 2495 posts; 502 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2021 9:01 am

IceBlueShoes wrote: ↑ Is knowroaming still a thing? Still around?

I haven't used my sim in over a year...I'm guessing it's dead and I'll need a new one?

I've been using Knowroaming. It's eSim only now. 5Gigs for 30days of US data for $15 USD is what I've been buying.

+3

Dec 17th, 2021 9:50 pm

#31

IceBlueShoes: Deal Addict; Dec 18, 2007; 4698 posts; 610 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2021 9:50 pm

RideGuy wrote: ↑ I've been using Knowroaming. It's eSim only now. 5Gigs for 30days of US data for $15 USD is what I've been buying.

Good to know they're still around even if I ended up having to get a new sim card.
They do show the sim card is still selectable online.

Jan 2nd, 2022 1:58 am

#32

mikka2017: Deal Expert; Jan 12, 2017; 20459 posts; 5844 upvotes; Scarberia

Jan 2nd, 2022 1:58 am

Raggie wrote: ↑ travSIM work really well. (used the unlimited data plan in Hawaii).
https://www.amazon.ca/travSIM-T-Mobile- ... C94&sr=8-1

seems too much..anything for like 20 bucks and 20gbs? i only need for 3 days in usa! tia

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Feb 11th, 2022 1:51 pm

#33

TorontoEh [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2005; 9290 posts; 1646 upvotes; TO

Feb 11th, 2022 1:51 pm

OP here bumping the thread, saw Text now has a new sim kit .99 cents that includes free text/call from the App.
You don't need a data plan as it has limited data to connect to their servers.

TextNow.com has TextNow SIM Card Activation Kit for Free Nationwide Talk & Text w/ Ads for $0.99. Shipping is free.

Saw this on slickdeals thought it may help anyone planning to travel soon to the US.

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Feb 11th, 2022 1:53 pm

#34

TorontoEh [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2005; 9290 posts; 1646 upvotes; TO

Feb 11th, 2022 1:53 pm

RideGuy wrote: ↑ I've been using Knowroaming. It's eSim only now. 5Gigs for 30days of US data for $15 USD is what I've been buying.

I mayuse them but curious how are their data speeds as I remember reading in hot deal thread its' spotty at some US cities?

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Feb 11th, 2022 6:34 pm

#35

RideGuy: Deal Addict; Sep 15, 2003; 2495 posts; 502 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2022 6:34 pm

TorontoEh wrote: ↑ I mayuse them but curious how are their data speeds as I remember reading in hot deal thread its' spotty at some US cities?

Depends on the location. Parts of Florida near Orlando were horrible. Most major cities were pretty good. Used it in Buffalo, Long Island, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Orlando and Sarasota. Most places it was fine. We drove through upper New York State and it seemed ok as well.

+1

Feb 13th, 2022 12:24 pm

#36

prmetime: Sr. Member; Feb 8, 2014; 966 posts; 511 upvotes; YVR

Feb 13th, 2022 12:24 pm

Can anyone provide a DP for Shaw mobile in Vegas? TIA.