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Roaming in the US - best solution

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  • 06-10-2017 8:17am
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    onekeano
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭


    I'm heading to the US for 3 weeks next week. I have the most basic plan with Meteor / Eir at home as I don't make a lot of calls and am on wifi most of the time.

    Over the next few weeks I will probably a lot more data for directions and so on, but I've also heard making calls can be outrageously expensive over there so I'm thinking maybe I can buy a local SIM card which would be more cost effective.

    Any advice on the best possible solution would be much appreciated?

    Roy


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    Marty Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    Have a read of this thread..

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057647938

    Also for directions download HERE maps app for iOS and Android it uses GPS no data required it’s an excellent Sat nav.


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    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,455 ✭✭✭sioda


    As a user of the 3 sim can't but recommend it. It sits happily in the second sim slot on my phone


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    MoyVilla9
    Registered Users Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭MoyVilla9


    https://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/t-mobile-tourist-sim-activation-kit

    I've used this on trips to the US. It's only 2GB of data, and you'll need an unlocked phone, but it has been enough for me while there. Would be a good idea to download the maps of the area on Google Maps before you're out and about.


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    aaronm13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    Same with the 3 sim. Just back from 2 weeks in the states and it was flawless and by far the cheapest solution I've ever used going over.


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    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Moved to Mobiles as its not a bargain alert.


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    boardzz
    Registered Users Posts: 860 ✭✭✭boardzz


    If you order a 3 UK sim card you can choose a top up plan and use your data allowance (up to 9GB) in USA


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    onekeano
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭onekeano


    Thanks guys - the 3 mobile one looks perfect - I've checked out buying from Amazon, 7 day shop and mymemory - the only problem is that expected delivery seems to be 11th or 12th of October and I'm travelling on the 12th so not sure if it will arive on time :confused:

    I don't suppose it's possible to get one of these from 3 in Dublin?

    Roy


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    aaronm13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    onekeano wrote: »
    Thanks guys - the 3 mobile one looks perfect - I've checked out buying from Amazon, 7 day shop and mymemory - the only problem is that expected delivery seems to be 11th or 12th of October and I'm travelling on the 12th so not sure if it will arive on time :confused:

    I don't suppose it's possible to get one of these from 3 in Dublin?

    Roy

    Try using Parcel Motel. Think I got mine in about 4 days. Alternative is going to Newery and buying in a 3 store there.


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    babelfish1990
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭babelfish1990


    If you mostly have WiFi while is the US, Eir have WiFi calling. This means you can switch roaming off and your phone will work 100% on WiFi including calls and texts as if you were at home. No roaming charges. You just need a phone that supports the WiFi calling feature (iPhone 5 upwards, Samsung Galaxy S6 upwards etc. )


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