Piranha Mobile Sim Card

rfranzq · 03-08-2013, 04:12

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Originally Posted by misterbill

But here's my problem. I also have a plan C, which is to use my Verizon SIM and sign up for their $25 for 100mb data package.

Do you really think plan A and B will work in ALL the ports? Don't kid yourself.
Buy the Verizon package, fund Piranha, and have a 'thing' to put the extra SIM in that is big enough that you won't misplace it.

Learn to swap SIMs also.

misterbill · 03-08-2013, 04:49

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Originally Posted by rfranzq

Do you really think plan A and B will work in ALL the ports? Don't kid yourself.
Buy the Verizon package, fund Piranha, and have a 'thing' to put the extra SIM in that is big enough that you won't misplace it.

Learn to swap SIMs also.

Well, it's a nice thought that A and B will work in all ports since they say they will! I guess I am being naive.

I know how to swap SIMs but the problem with that is that if I give out the number for one that's not in my phone, the person calling me won't get me. So what do I do then, give both out? That's a pain. Will I get charged for a call if someone calls me when the SIM is not in the phone?

Also, I did not mention it, but the free 30 minutes of incoming calling that came with the Passport Lite may well be enough to get me thru the 2 weeks. If not, it came with $5 of usage and a deal where you get $10 in bonus credit when you fund it for $10. At that point, it should definitely cover me for the 2 weeks. Of course, Piranha is cheaper, but I doubt I'll get enough usage for a $10 load (as compared to what I'd get with E-kit Passport).

The Piranha SIM came in a nice plastic sleeve that I can store the other SIM in when it's not in the phone.

Marschel · 03-08-2013, 06:28

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Originally Posted by misterbill

Will I get charged for a call if someone calls me when the SIM is not in the phone?

You don't get charged.

I see only two options. Carry a second phone or buy a Dual SIM phone if this capable with Verizon.

rfranzq · **'free' 30 minutes of calls -** 03-08-2013, 06:54

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Originally Posted by misterbill

Also, I did not mention it, but the free 30 minutes of incoming calling that came with the Passport Lite may well be enough to get me thru the 2 weeks.

By the way you describe it, I am not sure that you understand what the 'free' 30 minutes of calls are.

The calls are for people calling you. They call a US 800 number than punch in you UK number---whose calls are free for you to receive any way. This is slightly complex and are you sure the people calling you will understand how to do it? Why not just give them your US number? Yes, get the $10 [+$10] with ekit. Is your voicemail free on the ekit card? Might be easier to have them call and leave messages on your ekit US number. You won't be charged and you can get the voicemail for free. With the time differences, voicemail is pretty slick.