Which SIM card should I buy from India if I am going to USA?

by Roam1 Telecom Limited Roaming Redifined

Your big trip to the USA is coming up, and you are all excited? You have made all the necessary arrangements but there’s one thing you are undecided about and that’s to do with the sim card. So, which one should you buy? You definitely need an international sim card, but you should pick one specifically for the US. A USA sim card is easy to buy in India, so how to decide which one to buy. Read on.

• Buy a brand that has credibility and offers choices in terms of plans. Do your homework, and pick one that offers advantages at reasonable prices. Look for a sim card service provider who has an online presence and can help you buy on their website.

• If you are someone who makes a lot of outgoing calls to family, colleagues or friends, you would need to pick an international sim card that is more of a voice plan than a data one.

• On the other hand, if you were to use a lot of data, you should buy a plan that gives you more data. You may not be the type that makes too many calls, and this plan would be ideal for you.

• The next step is to check if the prices are reasonable. So, go through the various plans and buy a USA sim card that offers the best deal.

• Also, you would need to buy a card that covers the duration of your stay in the US. You could be staying for a month or flying in for an interview or seminar, but the packages cover various timeframes. What’s more, you can always top up the sim card. Choose a sim provider who offers round-the-clock customer care, so any time of the day or night, you could get your queries answered.

• When you are deciding on which sim card to buy, also make sure you buy one that has no hidden charges or roaming charges. Roaming charges often burn a big hole in your wallet, so when you buy a sim card for the US from the comfort of your home in India, you actually save money.

• Choose a sim card provider who offers convenient services such as home delivery of the sim. The best provider should be able to provide an express delivery as well, ie, within the same day, should you be planning a last-minute journey. Needless to mention, you should be able to attach a couple of documents and buy one online.

• The biggest advantage of buying a prepaid USA sim card is that you can activate it on the day of your journey. This means you don't have to take the trouble of landing in the destination and then going around looking for a local sim. The moment you land, your sim is activated, and you can stay in touch with your friends or family back home. This saves them a lot of anxiety, and you a lot of time, money and energy. So, choose a sim card that offers you all these options, and you are good to go!