Is the need for an "International" SIM Card ending?

[Grampa]

Originally Posted by bartolo5

In the USA there is simply no decent option for prepaid SIM data that I know of.

Actually there is: the AT&T data plan for the iPad is $25 a month for up to 2GB, no contract, and it can be stopped and started without activation fees.

However, to get it, you need an iPad, or you need to figure out the hack that lets you get the plan without an iPad.

[mingelli]

Hi,
can you please post the link for this ATT iiPad plan, with no contract.

Originally Posted by Grampa

Actually there is: the AT&T data plan for the iPad is $25 a month for up to 2GB, no contract, and it can be stopped and started without activation fees.

However, to get it, you need an iPad, or you need to figure out the hack that lets you get the plan without an iPad.

[GadgetKen]

I think the plan that @Grampa is referring to is here: Apple - iPad - Stay connected everywhere you go.

It's a no contract recurring credit card plan that can be canceled and restarted at any time.

[Grampa]

Originally Posted by GadgetKen

I think the plan that @Grampa is referring to is here: Apple - iPad - Stay connected everywhere you go.

It's a no contract recurring credit card plan that can be canceled and restarted at any time.

That's correct. There is also information on AT&T's site. You do need a credit card, and I'm guessing it would need to be attached to a U.S. address, so this plan would be difficult for non-residents to take advantage of.

[mingelli]

Thanks a lot, I visited the ATT web and I do have a US based credit card so activation no problem. Also on ebay is possible to buy new ATT micro sim for Ipad so that to have it ready on arrival. I take once the activated ATT micro sim in in Ipad is possible in US to purchase those plans on Ipad itself.
One question, I need to activate the new ATT sim while in US as it has no coverage in Europe, or I can activate in while in Europe online without putting the sim into the Ipad. And what would be he website to activate the sim?

Originally Posted by Grampa

That's correct. There is also information on AT&T's site. You do need a credit card, and I'm guessing it would need to be attached to a U.S. address, so this plan would be difficult for non-residents to take advantage of.

[Grampa]

Originally Posted by mingelli

Thanks a lot, I visited the ATT web and I do have a US based credit card so activation no problem. Also on ebay is possible to buy new ATT micro sim for Ipad so that to have it ready on arrival. I take once the activated ATT micro sim in in Ipad is possible in US to purchase those plans on Ipad itself.
One question, I need to activate the new ATT sim while in US as it has no coverage in Europe, or I can activate in while in Europe online without putting the sim into the Ipad. And what would be he website to activate the sim?

You could try this site: https://dcp2.att.com/OEPNDClient/ but I can't guarantee that it would work. Also, AT&T sells replacement SIMs on its website, but I don't know whether they would ship to a foreign address. They are $15, but cheaper on eBay. If you have an iPad and a U.S. address, there should be no problem activating it right on the iPad. You need not just a U.S. based credit card, but a physical billing/service address in the U.S. I believe.