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A friend of mine is getting one, as she doesn't want to get roaming charges during her vacation, but still wants to talk to people on WhatsApp. Seems to solve t

by Joona 12y ago

A friend of mine is getting one, as she doesn't want to get roaming charges during her vacation, but still wants to talk to people on WhatsApp. Seems to solve this problem quite well. :)

mynameisvlad 12y ago
Assuming you're in the US, has your friend considered T-Mobile's Simple Choice plans? Text and (throttled) data roaming is free in dozens of countries, and voice is only 20c/min. Skype and FaceTime Audio is perfectly fine on the throttled data, too.
- Joona 12y ago
  Sorry, EU. Hopefully this happens though: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_roaming_regulations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_roaming_regulati...
72deluxe 12y ago
She could get a 3 SIM if she's from the UK? "Feel at home" countries have the same freedom as being in the UK, so the £15 PAYG SIM (which you can stop using after a month) gives you 25GB data, unlimited texts and a large number of calls, even if you're in various countries in Europe, and even better, America. I will be looking to use one when I visit America later in the year.
- davb 12y ago
  I've used Feel At Home quite extensively (more when it was still called 3 At Home) and it's fantastic. The two countries I visit most often, USA and Spain, have recently been added to the list. I'll be able to get rid of my international SIMs and cut out the logistics of having to swap then while travelling. Free data roaming is just about the best thing a network can offer customers who travel.
  - 72deluxe 12y ago
    Glad to hear it works well, as I am currently with TMobile and was horrified by the prices for going to the USA. I may even switch to 3 for my "daily driver" phone.
- Joona 12y ago
  That sounds very good (sadly she isn't from the UK), and seems like a good deal until the roaming regulations change.
kbart 12y ago
Check their rates carefully, in many EU countries pre-paid SIM card would be cheaper.

by Joona 12y ago

A friend of mine is getting one, as she doesn't want to get roaming charges during her vacation, but still wants to talk to people on WhatsApp. Seems to solve this problem quite well. :)

mynameisvlad 12y ago

Assuming you're in the US, has your friend considered T-Mobile's Simple Choice plans? Text and (throttled) data roaming is free in dozens of countries, and voice is only 20c/min. Skype and FaceTime Audio is perfectly fine on the throttled data, too.

Joona 12y ago
Sorry, EU. Hopefully this happens though: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_roaming_regulations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_roaming_regulati...

72deluxe 12y ago

She could get a 3 SIM if she's from the UK? "Feel at home" countries have the same freedom as being in the UK, so the £15 PAYG SIM (which you can stop using after a month) gives you 25GB data, unlimited texts and a large number of calls, even if you're in various countries in Europe, and even better, America. I will be looking to use one when I visit America later in the year.

davb 12y ago
I've used Feel At Home quite extensively (more when it was still called 3 At Home) and it's fantastic. The two countries I visit most often, USA and Spain, have recently been added to the list. I'll be able to get rid of my international SIMs and cut out the logistics of having to swap then while travelling. Free data roaming is just about the best thing a network can offer customers who travel.
- 72deluxe 12y ago
  Glad to hear it works well, as I am currently with TMobile and was horrified by the prices for going to the USA. I may even switch to 3 for my "daily driver" phone.
Joona 12y ago
That sounds very good (sadly she isn't from the UK), and seems like a good deal until the roaming regulations change.

kbart 12y ago

Check their rates carefully, in many EU countries pre-paid SIM card would be cheaper.