Questions tagged [cellphones]
Issues with taking your mobile phone with you, and buying a phone, SIM card, or cellular data plan in another country.
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Are there eSIM-based cellular plans suitable for travel (mainly Europe and USA)?
An eSIM (embedded SIM card) allows setting a cellular service without getting a physical SIM card, so it appears very suitable for travel. Are there cellular providers that provide this option?
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Bluetooth and other trackers for use in Eastern Europe
Planning a trip to various eastern european countries like Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, I am thinking of taking some bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTags, Samsung Galaxy SmartTags or ...
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eSIM for China with a local number
I would like to get an eSIM with a Chinese number so I can use it to register for local services, apps and so on.
I'm aware that:
I can get a regular SIM in airports, but I'd like to save my SIM slot ...
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What are good options for data-only SIM and eSIM card options for Albania? [duplicate]
My friend and I are travelling to Albania soon. We want to avoid using our everyday UK SIM plans because the roaming costs are expensive.
I can use either an eSIM or a physical SIM. My friend, however,...
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What are the options for a prepaid SIM card in Singapore?
I'm in Singapore for a week and would like to use data with my iPhone5. What are the options that include enough data for moderate to heavy usage (1-2GB should be enough for the week).
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Best prepaid SIM card for a short visit to the Philippines?
I will soon be visiting the Philippines for a short business trip (under one week), with a high likelihood for more to come. What's my best choice for a prepaid SIM card?
Rough criteria:
Must ...
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How can a Russian mobile number receive texts in Canada?
In the last few months all Canadian mobile operators have terminated roaming agreements with Russian carriers, reportedly to comply with the Canadian government's sanctions against Russia.
If someone ...
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Real prepaid sim card in Britain
I would like to have a British sim card for identification purposes mostly, e.g. registering on food ordering services. So I do not want a subscription and pay monthly. I would like to buy some ...
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How to choose an eSIM for China + Hong Kong?
For a trip to China and Hong Kong, I'm planning to purchase an eSIM so I can use mobile data with my device. During my research, I've found a pretty large variation in prices for my options (as much ...
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Phone service crossing borders, Vietnam>Thailand>Laos>Cambodia
I'll be traveling to SE Asia, and want one phone service. If I buy a SIM card with Viettel in Vietnam, will it function in Thailand and in Laos and in Cambodia?
If it does, will I be charged ...
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New smartphones that are unlocked
What does "Unlocked Worldwide (Only T-Mobile/Mint/Metro USA Market)" mean in this link (on Amazon Canada)? And since the mobile product in question is only unlocked for T-Mobile/Mint/Metro ...
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Is it possible for a tourist to buy a SIM card at Beijing airport (terminal 2)?
There are lots of guides about this online, but they all seem rather outdated. Does anyone know if it's possible for a tourist to buy a SIM card at Beijing airport (terminal 2)? What should I keep in ...
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Where can one buy a SIM card at Woodlands checkpoint in Singapore?
I'm entering Singapore via the Woodlands checkpoint from Johor Bahru and I'd like to buy a SIM card to use in Singapore. Where can I buy a SIM card at the Woodlands checkpoint? Is the closest 7-Eleven ...
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How to call a number from another country while I'm in another country myself?
Here's the situtation: there's a team meeting coming, situated in the US. I'm from Brazil and wish to call a coworker from Pakistan arriving there.
My number is +55... and his is +92... Is there any ...
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What's the best China mobile SIM card operator to use long term for a foreigner?
I'm planning to come to China and buy a SIM card. I'll use it mainly for receiving OTPs because I'll try to open a bank account and will be using it outside of China as well to receive the OTPs.
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