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Can I get a pre paid micro sim for iPhone 4 to use in SF/LV?

Sep 23, 2010 7:15PM PDT

Traveling from Hong Kong to SF and LV for a week

Wondered if I could get prepaid cards with data plan so I wouldn't have to either

pay exorbitant data roaming charges, or
rely on checking in at free wifi spots all the time

If there is more than one choice, would really appreciate some advice on what the best options are?

Many thanks

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Re: iPhone
Sep 23, 2010 7:23PM PDT

If it's locked (SIM-lock) to your current provider (you didn't tell) those other cards will not work. If SIM-lock-free, it should work.

Once you made certain of that, visit the sites of the SF and LV cell phone providers and see if they have prepaid cards with data plans for you and how to get those.

Kees

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Thanks
Sep 23, 2010 7:40PM PDT

Brilliant! Thanks for the quick response.

Am pretty sure my iPhone is unlocked (have been passing my previous hand me downs (my still under contract 3G, and more recently my 3GS) to the missus - who is on another network - to no ill effect). Guess I'll run along to one of the shops to see if I can't get a local pre-paid card then.

Thanks again.