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
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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