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Irish Factory Unlocked iP4 in US

  • 20-11-2012 8:27pm
    #1
    ucd.1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 867 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I am travellig to New York on Friday.

    I have a facroty unlocked iP4 and was wondering whether it is possible for me to get a sim card over there and use it during the duration of my stay for data on the move, gps etc

    I would be grateful if someone could advise as to whether this is possible or and whether I need to get a at*t sim card or a verizon sim?

    Thanks all.


Comments

  • #2
    BrendanD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    If the iPhone is factory unlocked you can use any sim in it no matter where you are in the world.
    AT&T or Verizon sim depends on best price plan for you


  • #3
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Verizon is CDMA and your phone is GSM. It won't work on that network


  • #4
    ucd.1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 867 ✭✭✭ucd.1985


    guil wrote: »
    Verizon is CDMA and your phone is GSM. It won't work on that network

    Is AT&T GSM?


  • #5
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Yes AT&T is GSM


  • #6
    Simon201
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 862 ✭✭✭Simon201


    Was in Boston recently and needed the same. Wasn't as straightforward as it is here especially if you want data. AT&T and Verizon couldn't do anything for me. So go into any ordinary phone shop and ask about a simplemobile sim - http://www.mysimplemobile.com/
    I got a sim for a week for, I think it was $37 which gave me 750mb of data (only) which did perfectly (I didn't need texts or calls). There is though a lot of free wifi around but at the same time it was real handy to have a data connection for finding things on the maps etc or sending iMessages and pictures back home.


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  • #7
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,798 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    Simon201 wrote: »
    Was in Boston recently and needed the same. Wasn't as straightforward as it is here especially if you want data. AT&T and Verizon couldn't do anything for me. So go into any ordinary phone shop and ask about a simplemobile sim - http://www.mysimplemobile.com/
    I got a sim for a week for, I think it was $37 which gave me 750mb of data (only) which did perfectly (I didn't need texts or calls). There is though a lot of free wifi around but at the same time it was real handy to have a data connection for finding things on the maps etc or sending iMessages and pictures back home.

    You need to get one of these:

    Straight Talk AT&T Compatible SIM w/ $45 Straight Talk Unlimited Text, Talk and Web Access 30-Day Service Card. Save $5 when you buy these items together.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-AT-T-Compatiable-SIM-w-45-AirTime-Card-Bundle-5-Savings/21923980

    Straight Talk AT&T Compatible **SIM Card

    Use your own compatible or unlocked GSM phone with our Straight Talk **SIM to get service on the best nationwide networks.

    •*$45 per month - Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
    •No contracts, no bills, no credit checks
    •Keep your current phone number
    •Works with SIMs, IM, social networks, email, web


    **SIM card will only work with an AT&T compatible or unlocked GSM phone.


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