Phone use in States

PaulKK · 06-04-2019 2:12pm

sugarman wrote: »

Just get a free 3 UK sim, they've 3 like home in the U.S so you are billed as normal.

If you have a data allowance it works as normal over there, along with calls/texts.

Costs £10 for 1GB plan, £20 for 12GB or else All you can eat for £25.

I keep one handy for countries my 3 Ireland sim hasnt got 3 like home in.

Been using this for a couple of years now. Dual SIM phone and turn on roaming on the UK sim.

15 quid for 5gb is what I go for.

You need to buy a voucher online from third parties and top up via voucher code on the 3 site. Three require a UK card and address for top up via card.

ynwa_17 · 10-04-2019 5:30pm

Heading to the States next month, whats the best option going at the moment? Is it through Amazon or mymemory. Unsure whether to go for the 30 day package or 12 month package. Is that the main difference? This seems pretty good https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075CP4L3X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_oGxOCbPEQ6X29

vickers209 · 10-04-2019 9:08pm

ynwa_17 wrote: »

Heading to the States next month, whats the best option going at the moment? Is it through Amazon or mymemory. Unsure whether to go for the 30 day package or 12 month package. Is that the main difference? This seems pretty good https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075CP4L3X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_oGxOCbPEQ6X29

ts and cs

Limits apply including a fair use data limit of 9 GB in Go Roam destinations.

ynwa_17 · 10-04-2019 9:36pm

vickers209 wrote: »

ts and cs

Limits apply including a fair use data limit of 9 GB in Go Roam destinations.

I could get a 3 sim delivered to a friend up north. Is this the best thing to do? And then just get them to top it up with their northern address and card?

20-04-2019 5:33pm

Hi all using this presently in the US on Android but when other devices (Android tablet and iPhone) are connected to the hotspot the data won't work on any of the devices. Anybody know a fix for this? Thanks in advance for any help.

Berty · 20-04-2019 6:32pm

68508224 wrote: »

Hi all using this presently in the US on Android but when other devices (Android tablet and iPhone) are connected to the hotspot the data won't work on any of the devices. Anybody know a fix for this? Thanks in advance for any help.

No idea works fine when I did it to an S6 and a one plus from my own S8

banchang · 23-04-2019 10:46pm

bk wrote: »

Sigh, no. That site has fantastic info and recommendations. I've used the SIM's recommended by that site all over the world. Most recently in Brazil.

Is there a reason why you go with the local sim vs the three.co.uk sim which you can use on your return around EU if required ? Brazil & 69 other countries covered ?

banchang · 23-04-2019 10:57pm

errlloyd wrote: »

I have an old Iphone 4 I can use I think. So I get the 12GB and just use it as a hotspot for the whole trip. Seems like a reasonable plan. Just need to stop all the apps on my Galaxy auto updating because they think its Wifi

Tethering not allowed on three.co.uk sim ? At least that's what T&Cs say ?

webpal · 27-04-2019 9:04pm

Back home now and have to say there is a lot more free wifi in US than I anticipated. I think I only used 500mb out of 12gb. Anyone know how I could tell exactly?

There's 11.5 gb left to use until next March (3uk) so happy to post this on to someone if they want it, just send me a pm.

Edit: gone

Atlantic Dawn · 28-04-2019 5:28pm

webpal wrote: »

Back home now and have to say there is a lot more free wifi in US than I anticipated. I think I only used 500mb out of 12gb. Anyone know how I could tell exactly?

There's 11.5 gb left to use until next March (3uk) so happy to post this on to someone if they want it, just send me a pm.

While connected with it go to Three.co.uk and either click on login or register and it will show you what's left on it.

g0g · 28-04-2019 7:42pm

webpal wrote: »

Back home now and have to say there is a lot more free wifi in US than I anticipated. I think I only used 500mb out of 12gb. Anyone know how I could tell exactly?

There's 11.5 gb left to use until next March (3uk) so happy to post this on to someone if they want it, just send me a pm.

Thought the allowance was for the first 30 days after you activated?

webpal · 28-04-2019 8:57pm

g0g wrote: »

Thought the allowance was for the first 30 days after you activated?

This one is good for 12 months

sully123 · 30-04-2019 9:57pm

banchang wrote: »

Tethering not allowed on three.co.uk sim ? At least that's what T&Cs say ?

Ah,
I tried to use that to add my sisters phone. I didn't work.
I guess thats why

Luke2513 · 30-04-2019 10:37pm

Hi everyone, I'm travelling to California next month and I'm having trouble choosing a sim to purchase. Some of the ones on amazon have really bad reviews saying that the sim needed to be topped up or couldn't be activated. If anyone could recommend a sim with a high or ayce data allowance I'd greatly appreciate it.

Hurrache · 01-05-2019 9:45am

This one from Mymemory done the job for me. Take note of the APN settings and activate it before you go away.
https://www.mymemory.co.uk/3-payg-4g-trio-data-sim-pack-with-12gb-data.html

banchang · 03-05-2019 11:37am

Hurrache wrote: »

This one from Mymemory done the job for me. Take note of the APN settings and activate it before you go away.
https://www.mymemory.co.uk/3-payg-4g-trio-data-sim-pack-with-12gb-data.html

Thanks

- won't APN change automatically ?
- activation involves turning on & using ?

sioda · 03-05-2019 12:24pm

banchang wrote: »

Thanks

- won't APN change automatically ?
- activation involves turning on & using ?

I've been using these for years just pop them in and away you go. Never had to change the settings as only ever used for data access

Yamanoto · 04-05-2019 5:03pm

Just got word of a last-minute trip I've to make to LA tomorrow, so haven't had time to source a sim from Amazon / Mymemory etc.

Anyone recommend something I can pick up in the US?

dodzy · 04-05-2019 5:48pm

banchang wrote: »

Thanks

- won't APN change automatically ?
- activation involves turning on & using ?

Didn't for me 2 yrs ago. Activate before you go and set up the app so you'll be quickly able to check your usage.

Atlantic Dawn · 04-05-2019 7:00pm

Yamanoto wrote: »

Just got word of a last-minute trip I've to make to LA tomorrow, so haven't had time to source a sim from Amazon / Mymemory etc.

Anyone recommend something I can pick up in the US?

For $30 T Mobile have this, 2GB and 1000 minutes, valid for 2 weeks from activation was going to get it myself last year but Three sim was delivered in time...

https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-international-tourist-plan

Also the likes of Walgreen have SIM cards too, could be worth checking there too.

aaronm13 · 04-05-2019 7:33pm

Heading to the States in the morning. Have the 3 SIM all set up and working here so hoping it should work ok when I land. Just wondering how to get the 3 app to keep an eye on usage? Even with a VPN set to UK play store says the app is incompatible with my device.

Atlantic Dawn · 04-05-2019 8:05pm

aaronm13 wrote: »

Heading to the States in the morning. Have the 3 SIM all set up and working here so hoping it should work ok when I land. Just wondering how to get the 3 app to keep an eye on usage? Even with a VPN set to UK play store says the app is incompatible with my device.

Best is to go to Three.co.uk while using the SIM from Ireland or USA and then register an account to your email address, it will then give useage while using that SIM it will auto login.

aaronm13 · 04-05-2019 8:28pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Best is to go to Three.co.uk while using the SIM from Ireland or USA and then register an account to your email address, it will then give useage while using that SIM it will auto login.

Cheers, thanks for that. Have the website set.up now. At least I can keep an eye on it.

Atlantic Dawn · 04-05-2019 8:29pm

aaronm13 wrote: »

Cheers, thanks for that. Have the website set.up now. At least I can keep an eye on it.

Yes I couldn't instal the app, I think you would need to regionalise the phone/your Google account to UK for it to download, I didn't bother when the website did the job.

Hurrache · 04-05-2019 9:25pm

banchang wrote: »

Thanks

- won't APN change automatically ?

Not always. I've had one occasion in which somehow it managed to drag in incorrect settings so no data, only voice. I had access to WiFi so I could get them from the web so no real issue, but had I been relying on it I'd be stuck.

04-05-2019 11:53pm

depending on what phone you have you won't get great speeds on data if US bands aren't covered.

banchang · 06-05-2019 11:55pm

With the 3UK 12 month data sim, can I pay extra to enable calls to be made from that number/sim?

Do I do it as an addon on the website?

Trimm Trabb · 26-05-2019 1:10am

Anyone happen to have a 3uk sim that they won’t be using again?

Going to a wedding in US next weekend and gonna have to keep an eye on Champions League Final on my phone - won’t have time to order a card myself from 3 website and get it through parcel motel before we fly out.

Will pay postage if someone can help us out?!

webpal · 26-05-2019 9:12am

banchang wrote: »

With the 3UK 12 month data sim, can I pay extra to enable calls to be made from that number/sim?

Do I do it as an addon on the website?

I can't answer your question but you could buy some viber out credit and make calls that way

Serbian · 26-05-2019 10:34am

banchang wrote: »

With the 3UK 12 month data sim, can I pay extra to enable calls to be made from that number/sim?

Do I do it as an addon on the website?

I just buy some Skype credit for a fiver and use that for making calls when I’m in the US.

xckjoo · 04-06-2019 10:46am

Quick one guys but I'm heading state-side tomorrow and have a ThreeUK sim from before. First one is what do I do to top-up? Tried my Revolut card but it wants the card and address connected and in the UK so that failed.
Second one is that if I top up by £20, do I get the 12GB Add-on thing automatically or is there something else I need to do? Edit: Got top up working by going through mobiletopup.co.uk and redeeming the voucher code. Cost a little extra but no harm. If I'd wanted it cheaper I should have been better prepared

. Add-on seems to be working as expected. It makes a bit more sense when you start going through the process.
Internet access wasn't working until I selected the three APN and reboot the phone. Selecting the APN alone didn't work.

Only · 05-06-2019 10:46am

Guys, can anyone advise where to get the 3UK 12G Sim?? Looking like its £27 on MyMemory but this one on Anazon is just under £20 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075CP4L3X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_oGxOCbPEQ6X29 ... are they the same thing?? Tia

Batesout · 05-06-2019 10:48am

Only wrote: »

Guys, can anyone advise where to get the 3UK 12G Sim?? Looking like its £27 on MyMemory but this one on Anazon is just under £20 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075CP4L3X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_oGxOCbPEQ6X29 ... are they the same thing?? Tia

It's €31 ,you'll have it in 3/4 days it's the quickest,ordered 1today.

Batesout · 05-06-2019 10:49am

Batesout wrote: »

It's €31 ,you'll have it in 3/4 days it's the quickest,ordered 1today.

My memory.ie

acalmenvoy · 05-06-2019 12:07pm

Can you use your Revolut and google pay accounts in the States with the 3uk cards, being a different phone number?

Hurrache · 05-06-2019 1:12pm

They're not linked to your phone number so yeah, definitely with Revolut anyway, didn't need to try Google Pay.

Only · 06-06-2019 2:06pm

Batesout wrote: »

My memory.ie

Thanks for your reply - probably a stupid question but is the Amazon.co.uk one different than the Mymemory one?? ... I cant figure out the difference.
I'm in no hurry with it btw - dont go for another few weeks

clickhere · 06-06-2019 2:18pm

Hi, I used one of these cards the last time I went to Cancun Mexico and found it great. I was going to get another as I'm going again, but Mexico is no longer on the list for roaming. Any idea where I might pick up one for Cancún Mexico. Thanks.

landlord · 09-06-2019 6:23pm

I bought one of theses sims from my memory.ie, Pay as you go Internet with legs 12 GB Sim for the USA. I tested it in Ireland and it worked in my old I phone as a personal hotspot. I am now in the USA and it does not work as a personal hotspot. I went onto the 3UK app “live chat” and they said personal hotspot will only work in the EU. They said I could connect it to an unlocked dongle or travel hotspot device to use as a personal hotspot. Other people on here seemed to be suggesting that you could use it as a personal hotspot in a mobile phone device in the USA?

testtech05 · 09-06-2019 9:37pm

I couldn't get it to work as a hotspot for me in the states 2 weeks ago.
But worked fine besides.

landlord · 10-06-2019 12:47am

I have this on order for £25 so I can use it as a personal hotspot for the family.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L8K35X1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_rOz.CbMVCVB0H

banchang · 10-06-2019 8:33pm

landlord wrote: »

I bought one of theses sims from my memory.ie, Pay as you go Internet with legs 12 GB Sim for the USA. I tested it in Ireland and it worked in my old I phone as a personal hotspot. I am now in the USA and it does not work as a personal hotspot. I went onto the 3UK app “live chat” and they said personal hotspot will only work in the EU. They said I could connect it to an unlocked dongle or travel hotspot device to use as a personal hotspot. Other people on here seemed to be suggesting that you could use it as a personal hotspot in a mobile phone device in the USA?

Sounds like an issue with your phone's settings ?

Seems strange that you cant hotspot from a phone but you can from a mobile hotspot device ? I also was told by 3UK chat that you can use the sim in a mobile hotspot unit in any of the 71 countries on the list.

sioda · 10-06-2019 9:25pm

landlord wrote: »

I have this on order for £25 so I can use it as a personal hotspot for the family.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L8K35X1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_rOz.CbMVCVB0H

That modem doesn't support 4g so will crawl if your using it as a hot-spot.

aaabbbb · 12-06-2019 1:55am

I'm going to be in the UK in a few weeks and was thinking of picking up one of these while over there. Can I just walk into a 3 store ,ask for a sim and the 12gb payg plan?

Nigel Fairservice · 12-06-2019 1:57am

aaabbbb wrote: »

I'm going to be in the UK in a few weeks and was thinking of picking up one of these while over there. Can I just walk into a 3 store ,ask for a sim and the 12gb payg plan?

You can get them on amazon or mymemory. I think delivery is free with mymemory.

Cherry_Cola · 12-06-2019 5:07am

Having a nightmare getting the three sim to work here at the moment. The Apn settings are not working at all for tmobile.

Will have to fork out for another sim now it seems as I've tried all I can think of.

paul-2008 · 12-06-2019 11:14am

landlord wrote: »

I bought one of theses sims from my memory.ie, Pay as you go Internet with legs 12 GB Sim for the USA. I tested it in Ireland and it worked in my old I phone as a personal hotspot. I am now in the USA and it does not work as a personal hotspot. I went onto the 3UK app “live chat” and they said personal hotspot will only work in the EU. They said I could connect it to an unlocked dongle or travel hotspot device to use as a personal hotspot. Other people on here seemed to be suggesting that you could use it as a personal hotspot in a mobile phone device in the USA?

Can i ask how long it took to come from mymemory.ie? Just ordered one yesterday and am travelling next tuesday so hopefully it will arrive in time... last minute as always

banchang · 12-06-2019 11:51am

paul-2008 wrote: »

Can i ask how long it took to come from mymemory.ie? Just ordered one yesterday and am travelling next tuesday so hopefully it will arrive in time... last minute as always

Mine took about 4 days from recollection - it wasn't a week anyway. You should be ok I would say.

swampy353 · 12-06-2019 1:16pm

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

Having a nightmare getting the three sim to work here at the moment. The Apn settings are not working at all for tmobile.

Will have to fork out for another sim now it seems as I've tried all I can think of.

Am in the states at the min roaming on the 3uk sim, its not roaming on tmobile, I'm roaming on at&t. Have attached the Apn settings from my phone for reference

Cherry_Cola · 12-06-2019 2:50pm

swampy353 wrote: »

Am in the states at the min roaming on the 3uk sim, its not roaming on tmobile, I'm roaming on at&t. Have attached the Apn settings from my phone for reference

Thanks a million. Have it working now so hopefully the coverage remains okay. In Los Angeles currently.

Phone use in States

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