DRC Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I have been looking for a method to have cell phone use for a one week trip to the US. I found Zipsim and this looks like the best option. Here is how it works. You buy one week or more of service that includes data. They send a sim card to a US address or if you have time have send it to Airboxes, MBE etc. Put the sim card in your unlocked smart phone and you get a number. The system is Tmobile. Anyone have experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Not familiar with this particular vendor, but there are several companies that offer world SIM card services. Kinda pricey. Here is the web link to this particular vendor mentioned above: https://www.zipsim.us/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyS Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Aren't sim cards different sizes? I don't see anything on the site to choose your phone model so they can send you the right size sim card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Their website indicates they send a SIM card that is compatible with all three card sizes -- regular, micro, and nano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Hampton Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 We have used T-Mobile for 5 years and rate them very highly. They are the most progressive US telecom carrier when it comes to embracing new technology, the internet and non-contract smart phone solutions. I think their prices are very reasonable since "al la carte" is always more expensive than the main meal. Lots of locations in most states but just check the geo-coverage of where you want to use them. They offer an awesome WiFi mobile hotspot (Samsung 4G-LTE) which we take everywhere with us when we travel in the US to connect up our iPads. Haven't used Zipsim but wouldn't hesitate to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 We used the Zipsims and they worked as stated. We bought services for 7 days and this is extendable. Set up is easy and we were assigned random numbers. Be aware they are disposable meaning you cannot reactivate later. The shipping and handling was a bit excessive $8 given the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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