Hello all. No idea if I should post this on XDA or somewhere else but here goes. I'm thinking about doing a one or two week workaway in Singapore and I have a Verizon LTE sim in my North-American-bought 64gb Nexus 6P. According to their TravelPass site, I can pay $10 a day on the days I use the service in Singapore and maybe get 3G service if I'm lucky. Any ideas on prepaid sim cards I could buy when in Singapore or feedback on what kind of cellular service to expect? Any and all help is appreciated, thanks.
One of the awesome things about a Nexus 6P is that it's SIM unlocked. If I were you, I'd buy a SIM card from a local carrier, ideally SingTel. Use that while you're in Singapore then just put the Verizon SIM back in when you get home. You won't be able to call or text using your US number, but you'll likely save a bunch of money.
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I just purchased an unlocked galaxy note this evening, which is the first unlocked international phone that i have ever purchased and I just thought of a question that I can't find the answer to. Does the Nkte come with a sim card if not how do I get one for use on AT&T? I hope someone can help with my question.
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Wrong section. Ask this on Q section please.
Anyway, if im not mistaken i read some where that u need to purchase the sim and the phone with proper plan (im not att customer). Grand father, use as u want on the go plan etc. Purchase the iphone, sell the phone on ebay n use the sim on your Note.
But u will only get edge from this. No 4g or lte..
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No SIM card in the box that I know of.
AT&T or any other provider should send you one upon request.
naimmkassim said:
But u will only get edge from this. No 4g or lte..
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Incorrect, you will get 3g and H+ on ATT, not just edge. T-Mobile will only worth with Edge(2g).
The SIM is always associated with the carrier, so you need to get the SIM from the carrier. If you have a active SIM from your old phone on ATT, use that. If you do not want to buy another phone just to activate it, take the Note into the ATT store and they can get you set up. Just get the correct APN information here before you go in, the people in the store are not always trained to program(input the apn) international phones.
If you plan to keep the Note for a contract period (2 years) The best option is for you to buy a iPhone 4S for $200 and re-sell it only for $600. You will make a very nice profit if you keep your ATT plan for the entire 2 years...and if you do not keep the plan, that extra you made will more then pay for your ETF.
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Incorrect, you will get 3g and H+ on ATT, not just edge. T-Mobile will only worth with Edge(2g).
The SIM is always associated with the carrier, so you need to get the SIM from the carrier. If you have a active SIM from your old phone on ATT, use that. If you do not want to buy another phone just to activate it, take the Note into the ATT store and they can get you set up. Just get the correct APN information here before you go in, the people in the store are not always trained to program(input the apn) international phones.
If you plan to keep the Note for a contract period (2 years) The best option is for you to buy a iPhone 4S for $200 and re-sell it only for $600. You will make a very nice profit if you keep your ATT plan for the entire 2 years...and if you do not keep the plan, that extra you made will more then pay for your ETF.
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Really? Maybe im wrong then. Anyway, what i know is that (by just reading in xda) is that the 3g, 4g and others only applicable with the phone that u had register with att. They have your imei no. Others than that imei no phone, you will end up throtteling and just can use the edge.
Anyway, dont take my word. Better you go to the att center to get the correct info
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People in an ATT Store may or may not be able to help you. They are not always trained to deal with international phones, as US phones are always locked in.
I am using my Note with ATT. You will most certinaly get 3G as I do.
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So if I can't get much help with getting the ATT people at a store can I purchase on from ebay. Is it a micro or regular sim card that is used in the note?
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I had absolutely no problems when I brought my Note into AT&T. They put a new SIM card in and all was good. Just had to put in the correct APN information in and I had 3G and HSPA+. No worries.
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People in an ATT Store may or may not be able to help you. They are not always trained to deal with international phones, as US phones are always locked in.
I am using my Note with ATT. You will most certinaly get 3G as I do.
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Ok...AT&T it is then. Thanks for the help.
Hi. I have a Bell mobility Canadian S3. I am traveling to USA. I need data for using Google Navigation and internet there. Does anyone know if i can unlock my phone, buy a prepaid SIM card, and use the phone there? Is this phone compatible with t-mobile or at&t SIM cards?
ps--if it won't work, i also have an unlocked motorolla Atrix (1st gen), but the screen is fidgety and doesn't work well. Will prepaid sims work in the atrix?... then i can just use the atrix as a hotspot for the S3. Thanks in advance.
EDIT...sorry didn't see that the s3 has different forums for canada and USA versions...found out after i created this thread.
Buy an unlock code online. I heard some site charges like 7 cad. I used cellunlocker.net twice before and it charges 15 us each. Or your local cellphone shop or pacific mall I guess....
At&t will sure work and they are roaming partner of Bell. They might have prepaid voice and data. Check online for yourself.
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I am sorry if this has been asked already, I searched and couldnt find anything. I will be switching from Verizon to Tmo Straight Talk with a N4 and I was wondering if I need to pay $15 for the ST tmo sim or can I use other sim cards from tmobile, simple mobile or anyone else? If so is there a good place to buy them?
I was also told that I can't use the same sim on 2 phones (I'll have to use MyTouch 4g until the N4 comes in the mail), is that also true? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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I am sorry if this has been asked already, I searched and couldnt find anything. I will be switching from Verizon to Tmo Straight Talk with a N4 and I was wondering if I need to pay $15 for the ST tmo sim or can I use other sim cards from tmobile, simple mobile or anyone else? If so is there a good place to buy them?
I was also told that I can't use the same sim on 2 phones (I'll have to use MyTouch 4g until the N4 comes in the mail), is that also true? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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I'm not sure but search the web for promo codes. They offer their Sims cheaper that 15 with promo codes from time to time. Google straight talk promo codes, check retailmenot.com, etc.
http://www.gopromocodes.com/store/StraightTalk.html
Some times you can find one, sometimes not...
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I'm not sure but search the web for promo codes. They offer their Sims cheaper that 15 with promo codes from time to time. Google straight talk promo codes, check retailmenot.com, etc.
http://www.gopromocodes.com/store/StraightTalk.html
Some times you can find one, sometimes not...
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Thanks!
pottersam said:
I am sorry if this has been asked already, I searched and couldnt find anything. I will be switching from Verizon to Tmo Straight Talk with a N4 and I was wondering if I need to pay $15 for the ST tmo sim or can I use other sim cards from tmobile, simple mobile or anyone else? If so is there a good place to buy them?
I was also told that I can't use the same sim on 2 phones (I'll have to use MyTouch 4g until the N4 comes in the mail), is that also true? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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I would think you need a ST sim card! For GSM they use both T-mobile and ATT though, the only micro sim they have is for ATT. If you order the T-mobile sim you would have to cut it down to micro sim size.
I almost went with Straight Talk, but I'm going to try T-mobile $30 prepaid plan first.
On their website would I purchase Unlocked GSM phone sim or Tmobile compatible sim? Here's the link so you can see what I'm referring to. Thanks
They only offer T-Mobile SIM cards, not MicroSIM cards (which the N4 takes). If you want an N4 on T-Mobile's network via Straight Talk, select T-Mobile (NOT unlocked) and be prepared to cut the sim to MicroSIM size.
So, my wife and I are heading to Mexico next week and I wanted to be able to have international usage for emergencies. My wife is using the S6 edge purchased through VZW and I of course have my X Pure. We were able to add an Int'l plan on her line but with mine it didn't work. The call got escalated to support and the rep mentioned that the phone may not be in registered in the system (I just cut my micro-sim and placed it in the pure). He said he was going to fill out a form adding the IMEI to the system and that should fix the issue in 3 business days. Have any of you guys heard of this?
I can't speak for Mexico but we are going on a cruise next month. I had Verizon send me a sim before I got my X. I activated it on the new sim with no issues. I then called them and said we were taking an Eastern Caribbean cruise next month and mine got setup with no problem. They will probably have you up and running.
Not sure how long you are going for but paying for roaming to verizon is a lot of money if you go over the data. Did you think of buying a prepaid sim there?pretty sure you would save a lot of money.
Don't add international to your plan. Just buy a prepaid SIM when you get to Mexico. It will be much cheaper and it will work with 0 Verizon BS issues getting in your way.
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Not sure how long you are going for but paying for roaming to verizon is a lot of money if you go over the data. Did you think of buying a prepaid sim there?pretty sure you would save a lot of money.
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gtg465x said:
Don't add international to your plan. Just buy a prepaid SIM when you get to Mexico. It will be much cheaper and it will work with 0 Verizon BS issues getting in your way.
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Actually, we've been with VZW FOREVER. So, there is a promo for tier 1 customers: 500 min calling/ 500 text outgoing w. unlimited incoming/ 1 GB data - free for each line for one billing cycle. Then its $25. So, this actually is the cheapest way to go.
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Actually, we've been with VZW FOREVER. So, there is a promo for tier 1 customers: 500 min calling/ 500 text outgoing w. unlimited incoming/ 1 GB data - free for each line for one billing cycle. Then its $25. So, this actually is the cheapest way to go.
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I see. Well for 25$ in Europe I almost had month and a half of service lol
If you opt out for buying a pre-paid SIM in Mexico for the GS6, be sure to get a IUSACELL or UNEFON (Iusacell subsidiary) SIM card, which are the only carriers in Mexico that have CDMA technology because your GS6 VZW phone will not work correctly with another carrier's SIM (been there, done that myself).
The MotoX should work perfectly with any carrier (at least mine is working perfectly in Movistar) as it has all bands activated.
chanok12 said:
If you opt out for buying a pre-paid SIM in Mexico for the GS6, be sure to get a IUSACELL or UNEFON (Iusacell subsidiary) SIM card, which are the only carriers in Mexico that have CDMA technology because your GS6 VZW phone will not work correctly with another carrier's SIM (been there, done that myself).
The MotoX should work perfectly with any carrier (at least mine is working perfectly in Movistar) as it has all bands activated.
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I think he should have no issues Verizon s6 I'd sim unlocked as well. Even if he gets no lte it should work fine on GSM. My old note4 worked in Europe just fine.
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I have a Galaxy S5 currently and will be receiving my Nexus 6P very soon and would like some clarification in regards to the SIM on Verizon's network.
Since the S5 uses a micro-SIM, besides getting a nano-SIM from Verizon, what else do I need to do? A local rep asked if if it's an NFC SIM or not. I told him, "I don't know" and he said to just bring the phone whenever I have it to figure it out. What do I need to do to activate the SIM?
just use a sim cutter and cut your micro to a nano.
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I have a Galaxy S5 currently and will be receiving my Nexus 6P very soon and would like some clarification in regards to the SIM on Verizon's network.
Since the S5 uses a micro-SIM, besides getting a nano-SIM from Verizon, what else do I need to do? A local rep asked if if it's an NFC SIM or not. I told him, "I don't know" and he said to just bring the phone whenever I have it to figure it out. What do I need to do to activate the SIM?
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I just had a similar experience. Although with 2 different devices, your results should be the same...
I had an LG G2 with a micro-SIM, going to the Moto X Pure needing a nano-SIM. Best Buy (where I bought it) wanted $30 to set the Moto up, and a franchise VZW store wanted $25. So I went into a VZW corporate store and they installed a nano-SIM for free. Couldn't have been nicer about it as well.
The Moto is carrier unlocked but it posed no problem for the corp. VZW rep to activate, and it only took about 5 minutes. I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my Nexus 6P - 64gb, and I expect I'll have the same experience then as well..
You don't need an NFC SIM. The NFC SIM cards were for ISIS/Softcard NFC payments. Android Pay doesn't need an NFC SIM card. Of course, your phone will also work fine with an NFC SIM card.
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no need for a sim cutter.
Just watch a few of the how to videos on youtube and freehand cut yours.
Took me 2 min and some fine trimming..
Its easier then you think.
sprintrjm said:
no need for a sim cutter.
Just watch a few of the how to videos on youtube and freehand cut yours.
Took me 2 min and some fine trimming..
Its easier then you think.
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So easy!
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I'll sell you my sim cutter. paid $7 for it. You can have it for $3. Worked perfectly. Easy as using a hole puncher. Cut it down, popped it in and no dealing with VZW. With UDP....I won't risk letting any of those store morons touch my account for anything.
trama09 said:
I have a Galaxy S5 currently and will be receiving my Nexus 6P very soon and would like some clarification in regards to the SIM on Verizon's network.
Since the S5 uses a micro-SIM, besides getting a nano-SIM from Verizon, what else do I need to do? A local rep asked if if it's an NFC SIM or not. I told him, "I don't know" and he said to just bring the phone whenever I have it to figure it out. What do I need to do to activate the SIM?
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there is already a thread covering this topic but I would avoid going to a VZW store if possible. you'll just be wasting an hour of your life and they'll likely try to sell you a $20 SIM you should be getting for free.
figure out how to cut it yourself or buy a cutter.
See my post here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63647437
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walk into any verizon store and get a SIM. i did yesterday in the city. guy gave it to me for free. went home and live chatted verizon. asked to setup a new SIM. no questions asked, activated no problem in my 6P