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[princealyy]

Hey Guys, my cousin is in town for one month and is from Australia, he has an uplocked Galaxy Note 2 ... and wanted to know the best way to get service for one month.

What is his cheapest option? He will only be in Houston & NYC

Thanks again ...

 

[Z8beema]

What are the main services he uses in cellular service? If he only needs data and messaging tmobile has a $30 unlimited messaging and data and 100 minutes.

 

[T5BRICK]

AIO wireless has a $55 option. I believe Straight talk has a $45 plan. T-Mobile is cheap, but that doesn't matter if their service in your area sucks.

 

[princealyy]

He just need data only... some basic calling

 

[PsstGreek]

He just need data only... some basic calling

All three options given are excellent. Just look into the coverage maps. T-Mobile will be the most reasonable at $30.

 

[princealyy]

Thanks guys... I will take him to Tmobile tonight

 

[Z8beema]

He just need data only... some basic calling

As much as I hate tmobile in my area that's your best bet for the price. And if you need more than 100 minutes google voice is always an option with unlimited data

 

[princealyy]

As much as I hate tmobile in my area that's your best bet for the price. And if you need more than 100 minutes google voice is always an option with unlimited data

Google voice does not work for calls, since it uses cellular minutes to make calls..

But i think he will be fine with 100 minutes.

 

[bwapod]

Thanks guys... I will take him to Tmobile tonight

FYI, based on my experience, T-Mobile stores may not be able to help you with this. You'll need to get a SIM activation kit (I've seen them at Best Buy in the past, but not at my local T-Mobile store) and activate online to get on the $30 plan.

 

[ineel]

net 10 straight talk

I'd rather just get straight talk as they use the at&t network if you buy the at&t sim card. its only $45/mo

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Google voice does not work for calls, since it uses cellular minutes to make calls..

Google voice works fine for calls and doesn't need cellular minutes- just data. Been using it since the iPad mini came out with Talkatone as the VOIP app. Works great!

 

[Z8beema]

Google voice works fine for calls and doesn't need cellular minutes- just data. Been using it since the iPad mini came out with Talkatone as the VOIP app. Works great!

You sir are correct

 

[patt2k]

Red Pocket
H20
or simply T-Mobile 30$ plan.

Pick yours

 

[Tiger8]

Hey Guys, my cousin is in town for one month and is from Australia, he has an uplocked Galaxy Note 2 ... and wanted to know the best way to get service for one month.

What is his cheapest option? He will only be in Houston & NYC

Thanks again ...

Don't use T-Mo or any T-Mo based prepaid carrier, unless you don't like him and want him to suffer through slow data. It's a fact, the only network in the US that's fully compatible with international phones is AT&T. T-Mo high speed is on a different AWS band.

I would use: Net10, Straight Talk, or Airvoice Wireless. Get the SIM from ebay for $1 shipped.