May I activate this sim while in USA? In other words, I like to have my Chinese number before landing in China. May I use the Chinese number in USA?
1701862
the Chinese number is on a sticker that comes with the card. I didn't activate mine till I got to China. That is what the instructions told me to do. I did not try to use mine in USA
1701863
I got mine in the US precisely so I could activate it in the US before going to China, and have working Chinese mobile service the minute I landed in China. And that is what I did.
1701864
I don't know for sure as I didn't use this SIM card in China. However, I placed it in my BB Tour and turned it on in London and it activated itself. I used it for outgoing calls and sending/receiving text messages. I don't know whether I had a UK or China phone number. I purchased this SIM card for use in my BB Tour for my father to use while on a guided tour of China. Old-Timers got the best of him and he couldn't figure out how to connect. Therefore I used for myself on a later trip to London and it worked well!
1701865
No, this does not work while still in the USA. However, once you are in China you don't need to do anything to activate the card other than put it in your phone.
1701866
No but you know your number once you order it and receive the Sim. You can only activate when you get to China. Works great.
1701867
It is already activated. If you have an unlocked phone, after you put in the sim you can make calls right away even in the US, just dont pick it up as it will be long distance call.
743978
I do not know; have not tried. I still use an ancient thing I bought 10 years ago; my newest v3i is to weird to use. There ARE some odd entry modes, but I have never seen a hint. I would go with a "smartphone" to even think about attempting Chinese! about Chinese. Alex F. Bangkok
927662
You need to get SIM card in country where it will be used. Do not buy SIM card in the US. They will not work outside of US. SIM Card in US are specific for each carrier such as AT&T;, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. Thet will not work in Vietnam.
1210932
When I cam home to the US I purchased my sim from AT&T. It works great. I was using it in Brazil and using a TIM sim.
1613808
Yes. Mine is being used outside the USA with a sim from a different operator.
1029397
In my experience, this phone actually works better in countries other than the US than it does IN the US, but that is in reference to Europe. I don't know if you can set it in Chinese. It comes set in German, and has English as an option.
701259
You shouldn't use the SIM in the USA since you get better rates with a local plan. I purchased the SIM by mail, brought it with me on the flight and popped it into my phone on the way to Germany. Once there, I turned on the phone, input the phones unlock code, and was good to go.
1101895
I don't know. USA sim card/phone will work in other countries base on your wireless plan.
476002
I use local SIM card, but lot phone call I can 't receive . Because I never know when this phone is dead , even I talking this phone suddenly shut down ,and SIM 2 wouldn't work at all. Even baddy . When I came back from China, I told the seller the phone I used local SIM card , this phone said unlock, but lot phone call I can't receive , because I never know this phone when suddenly dead, even when I am talking this phone suddenly shut down. And SIM 2 wouldn't work at all. When I came back from China , I contacted the seller immediately , return or exchange , but they refuse for that , now this is phone is garage for me , I wasted $140.00 I use local SIM card, but lot phone call I can 't receive . Because I never know when this phone is dead , even I talking this phone suddenly shut down ,and SIM 2 wouldn't work at all. Even baddy . When I came back from China, I told the seller the phone I used local SIM card , this phone said unlock, but lot phone call I can't receive , because I never know this phone when suddenly dead, even when I am talking this phone suddenly shut down. And SIM 2 wouldn't work at all. When I came back from China , I contacted the seller immediately , return or exchange , but they refuse for... » Read More I use local SIM card, but lot phone call I can 't receive . Because I never know when this phone is dead , even I talking this phone suddenly shut down ,and SIM 2 wouldn't work at all. Even baddy . When I came back from China, I told the seller the phone I used local SIM card , this phone said unlock, but lot phone call I can't receive , because I never know this phone when suddenly dead, even when I am talking this phone suddenly shut down. And SIM 2 wouldn't work at all. When I came back from China , I contacted the seller immediately , return or exchange , but they refuse for that , now this is phone is garage for me , I wasted $140.00 « Show Less
2272107
You should be able to since, it is unlocked. I purchased mine to use overseas. I have traveled to Haiti and used mine there. In fact, I gave it to someone who is still using it there. It has two sim card slots. You can use your USA and, international sim in the same phone. It also has a flashlight which, is very useful depending on where you are going. You can purchase the international sim card at the airport once, you get to your destination.
1021913
Yes, you can activate it in the US. You can test it by sending a text to it, as receiving texts is free. Using it in the US would be very expensive though, so I would advise against using it for calling in the US. You can't buy airtime with a US credit card, but you can buy top-up vouchers from online 3rd-party sellers if you want to load it up before you leave. I bought mine (from phonepal.co.uk) before leaving and managed to get money onto the account while still in the U.S. Otherwise, you can just wait until you are in the U.K. to buy airtime for it.
1783847
Yes, the US number will be texted to you after the SIM is put in you phone and you follow the activation instructions.
1566673
To my humble opinion that's bad planning. A US sim will get you romming and incurring higher comms costs (you will be 1200miles away from the US network). Use a Mex SIM and use skype/viber or similar to comm on data, it should be way cheaper (but i must admit i have no clue about Mex sims and data packages). Hope this helps. otherwise, send a postcard !
1521202
I used it in Africa (Tanzania) just this past September. It's all about your service provider, not the 3g phone specifically. And I didn't change out sims. Just called AT&T before I left and added int'" calls/text for a fee (temporary). Dropped the intl service as soon as i returned to the states
666588
Mostly it will matter which carrier you are buying the SIM card from and what (plans/rates) he is selling you? Pay as you phones bought in one country will be acceptable till you are having credit in the card. When you change country, international rates will apply and you will exhaust the balance. Globe trotters have little options. I hope international trade agreements will make this cost stable and affordable for people.
802195
I bought it before i went to USA. After you buy it and know the serial number you will have to activate it online with AT&T; and subscribe to a package. Then fill it with money (many websites offers it). Then you can use it to make calls and use data with your iphone. This site detailes the steps for you: http://support.mobipassport.com/usa/
1163490
I had a sim suitable for an iphone 4 and it all worked well for me. I suggest you order well in advance if you want delivery to your home country and to take it with you to the US. Alternatively, have it delivered to a US address. You can activate the card any time in the US. Before purchasing, be sure that Ready Sim does cover the area of the US in which you will be using your phone.