On my last visit to Japan, I struggled to get my iPhone to work. My carrier in the US doesn't offer service in Japan so it was a challenge to make calls and text home. I won't bore you with the details of the issues I encountered but rather I'll just tell you how this SIM card solved my problem.
I got an idea when I purchased my JR Pass and they offered me a pocket WiFi device. They'd charge $63 for seven days, 3gb data limit per day at 4G speed before it's throttled to 256k. Not bad, but it was a hassle to get and return the device. Limited locations. Poor hours. Late penalties. Lose it, pay for it ($140).
I figured I could use an old unlocked Android phone as a portable hotspot. I bought this SIM for around $20, put it in the phone, and turned on data roaming. After a minute or two, it connected.
I burned through the 10gb of high speed data in the first two or three days, then used it at 128k. It worked great with my devices. Using a VPN and WiFI calling on my iPhone 15, I was able to receive and make calls and texts using the old Android phone as a hotspot, and I didn't have to worry about running out data. I only used it for a week but it would have lasted fifteen days. It worked fine in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Hakodate. At 128k, for websites it was very slow, but no problem with calls and texting.
South-East Asia Data only SIM | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia | 1GB daily at 4G LTE High-Speed Internet
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| 1,736 ratingsPrice: 18.99
Last update: 12-10-2024
About this item
Good for 15 days of use 4G LTE high-speed Internet Data (1GB per day).
Available for Hotspot tethering (only for Mobile phones) and tablets.
***Please note that your cell phone must be built-in Android 11 or newer versions; iPhone must be 8 or newer versions.
No Activation or registration is needed, simply insert the SIM into your unlocked device and you are ready to use!
Tri-cut SIM. All SIM sizes are available, including standard/micro/nano SIM. Pack comes with English user instructions.
Available for Hotspot tethering (only for Mobile phones) and tablets.
***Please note that your cell phone must be built-in Android 11 or newer versions; iPhone must be 8 or newer versions.
No Activation or registration is needed, simply insert the SIM into your unlocked device and you are ready to use!
Tri-cut SIM. All SIM sizes are available, including standard/micro/nano SIM. Pack comes with English user instructions.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 3.94 x 0.04 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
ASIN | B0BYDX3PR6 |
Item model number | Asia 1GB/Daily |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #14,631 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #26 in Cell Phone SIM Cards |
Other display features | Wireless |
Manufacturer | SIM2ROAM |
Date First Available | May 15, 2023 |