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SIM card for data in the USA

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  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,747 Forumite
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    azzap wrote: »
    Unlocked iPhone is what I will have. Will activate (insert) the sim before I go. Is there any other setting I need to be aware of other than having data roaming switched ON?

    It might just be the way you've worded it, but you need to top up and buy the Add-on before you leave the UK, you won't get 'Feel at Home' just by inserting the sim and using it.
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  • azzap
    azzap Posts: 138 Forumite
    d123 wrote: »
    It might just be the way you've worded it, but you need to top up and buy the Add-on before you leave the UK, you won't get 'Feel at Home' just by inserting the sim and using it.

    Yes I know I need to top up £15 then request the £15 'at home' package. Is it only other three mobiles I can call within that allowance?
  • redux
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    azzap wrote: »
    Yes I know I need to top up £15 then request the £15 'at home' package. Is it only other three mobiles I can call within that allowance?

    All UK ordinary (01, 02, 03) landline and mobile numbers.

    Not USA numbers. If you need to call them as well, use a callthrough or forwarding arrangement via UK numbers, or VoIP via data connection.
  • d123
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    azzap wrote: »
    Yes I know I need to top up £15 then request the £15 'at home' package. Is it only other three mobiles I can call within that allowance?

    It operates as if you are still in the UK, so any call or text in a normal UK allowance is included.
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  • azzap
    azzap Posts: 138 Forumite
    redux wrote: »
    Not USA numbers. If you need to call them as well, use a callthrough or forwarding arrangement via UK numbers, or VoIP via data connection.

    Interesting, never knew such a thing existed. So I can call a UK forwarding number (free) and enter a USA number? Will need to look into this.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    azzap wrote: »
    Interesting, never knew such a thing existed. So I can call a UK forwarding number (free) and enter a USA number? Will need to look into this.

    18185

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  • azzap
    azzap Posts: 138 Forumite
    NiftyDigits wrote: »
    18185

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    It includes a small connection charge. I'm wondering how that will work if I effectively have no credit on the payg sim with it used on the bundle for the inclusive minutes, data etc
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    azzap wrote: »
    It includes a small connection charge. I'm wondering how that will work if I effectively have no credit on the payg sim with it used on the bundle for the inclusive minutes, data etc

    18185 is a separate company...so you pay that bill separately. usually with a credit card. Never had an adverse situation with them.
  • azzap
    azzap Posts: 138 Forumite
    NiftyDigits wrote: »
    18185 is a separate company...so you pay that bill separately. usually with a credit card. Never had an adverse situation with them.

    The bill being only several pence? Will look into it, thanks
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    azzap wrote: »
    The bill being only several pence? Will look into it, thanks

    My latest bill was £1.80. That was for a couple of hours or more of Int calls.
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