Has anyone ever bought an international SIM card online? I’m heading to the states and tired of being ripped off by roaming charges.

Yup. Lots of times. I use

Drew I have purchased this one as well and was very surprised how easy it was.

Drew only good for 7 days? Virgin Mobile has a data roaming plan for 30 days @$80 Cdn.

Klassen there’s lots of date options. My last trip was just a week. I’ve bought month long ones too. Not much more $$$.

I used an ESim for Vegas, and it worked great.

If you have an iPhone use an eSIM, will allow you to keep your Canadian number active. Used this company many times:
https://www.airalo.com/
AIRALO.COM
Local and regional eSIMs for travellers - airalo

Yes many times - I use airalo - here’s my code if you want to save $3 and I earn a referral too. I’ve used it in the US (here now and using it) Mexico, Ireland and Italy! Texting does not work (use whatsapp, signal) and then data works very well. I generally have not paid more than $15 for it at at time as opposed to $15 per day from my Canadian provider. TERESA9479

Teresa when you install a Sim card from another country what’s up will ask you if you want to keep your current number were you aware of this that way anybody you have a whatsapp can call and text for free without it being a problem where you are

Cheryl yes I was

Cheryl yes I was

If your phone takes esim than you can buy online e.g. from airalo. If you need a regular sim then you can buy through Amazon.

So a couple tips your phone company whoever you’re with will offer you a plan for a month or a year I pay an extra $10 a month to have this plan because I do travel that being said if you put a Sim card in your phone and you have whatsapp, whatsapp Will ask you if you want to keep your current number you say yes so family members and anyone you have a whatsapp can text you back and forth and call you for free. This works for the whole world so far that I have travelled Europe, Mexico, USA, but USA it’s better to have a plan on your phone, some of the plans are not worth it unless you buy the yearly plan to be quite honest I would call your provider and ask what plans they have for your trip time

Cheryl what provider are you with? Costs me $14/ day for roaming......

Bernie i’m with Bell but I don’t go to the daily plan I go to the monthly one which is $10 a month but the rule of thumb is you can only buy it once a year if you buy it and cancel it that is with Bell now that could’ve changed that was the last time I asked them as a year ago

Cheryl I don't even have the option of paying monthly.......

Bernie you are the North American plan. Give them a call. Whoever you have an asked.

Bought from Amazon

Airolo fantastic and super cheap esim

Allison how does it work? Is it an App

Wafa yes. Download it. Choose the country and then the options. Starts when u get there. There is info as to how to do it. For example 10 gb in Portugal for 30 days is $17 usd

Used airalo Esim app is the US and it's great. Currently traveling in Europe now and it's just as good here.

airalo worked great in US. Texting doesn’t work, and Tik Tok doesn’t either, but everything else was fine (all other apps WA)

Faiza if you have an iphone you can still use iMessage with your home number but ya no texting

Kaitlin yes, iMessage worked perfectly. Only issue was some reservations texted me one of those automatic confirmation texts and of course I didn’t get it while there.

Faiza I use Airolo too in many countries. It's great

I be bought on for Europe and USA both on Amazon

https://esim.holafly.com/esim-usa/ I used holafly on a recent trip - e-sim is the way to go if your phone supports it
ESIM.HOLAFLY.COM
USA eSIM for travelers - Unlimited Data Plans - Holafly

knowroaming was good in Europe for me and the us

Bought the T-mobile sim from Amazon for use in the US. Unlimited data, call, text for 9days, $35 only.

which sim or esim is great in Japan?

airalo!!!

If you only need it for 7 Days, it's free with google fi https://fi.google.com/about?pli=1
FI.GOOGLE.COM
A Simple, Wireless Phone Plan With Unlimited Data - google fi Wireless

Wafa. I am using airalo right now. 4th time using it. The only thing I can’t do is call. I can text
Download the app
For USA you can buy 1gig to 20gigs
I have a code for $3usd off

airalo esim works well. I've used it for the US and Mexico

As others have said, airalo! if anyone wants I have a referral code (AMINA7375) which gets you and I $3 USD to put towards a sim

Should I set this up just before I leave? I am not traveling till May 27th or can you set it up with a start date? Referral code is good too. Thank you

It depends on the country you're buying the sim for, but for the US the validity period only starts when the sim connects to a supported network (so when you connect to a US network once you arrive). So yes you can install it now and it will only activate when you land for your trip! I found the set up a bit confusing/took some time to figure out so I think it's worth doing before you leave

I bought this on Amazon, I was only going for 5 days to Florida and it worked. It may had an option to add credit. It was cheaper then Fido at $12 a day.
It had to be activated 48 hours in advance of your arrival date so they would have it ready for your arrival date if that makes sense.

Lee-Ann I’ve never used one of these before but does your number change for those five days?

Sara yes

If your phone supports Esim (virtual sim card), then airalo is the way otherwise, buying a Sim from Amazon is your best bet (just look at the reviews and features)

Works great but make sure your ohone is compatible

I like three prices but have yet to purchase one. https://mobimatter.com
MOBIMATTER.COM
Buy travel eSIMs for your next trip | MobiMatter

Just buy it at a kiosk when you get there

.

Depending where you are going, You can buy a SIM card directly from the provider, and then do a pay as you go top up. I did that when i travelled to nashville. With Verizon. I think it was $25usd for a the Sim and $25 for the plan. And you can reuse the SIM anywhere in the USA that has verizon, just top it up with minutes

I used airalo in Europe. It was great. Will use it when I go to the US in June.

www.airalo.com Use the code JODEA3430 and we both save $3
AIRALO.COM
Local and regional eSIMs for travellers - airalo

T- Mobile, great plans get it there..

Get free US data from Verizon for 30 days (https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-free-trial-faqs/) or T-mobile for 90 days (https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial).
VERIZON.COM
Verizon Free Trial - mobile phone service free for 30 days FAQs | Verizon Customer Support

airalo e-sim

Janet Williams
Yes I used airalo in Europe-fantastic

Buy one online

We got an eSIM from T-Mobile from Amazon. Worked great.

I did it for my trip to California. It was like $35 for a week. Super helpful when ordering Ubers and stuff.

Virgin Mobile has a data roaming plan (data, texts, voice mail) for 30 days @ $80 Cdn.

Never had issues with T-Mobile sim cards on Amazon

Used the ones sold on Amazon without any issues.

I use Jethro mobile in US $50 CAD for 15 days unlimited calls to US and Canada, texts to US numbers, 12 GB on 4G. Works perfect through T-mobile network. Bought on Amazon. There are different options there so you can find what suits your needs

airalo is the answer you are looking for.