Using 3G in the USA
Hi there,
I will be visiting the USA in the next couple of weeks (New York and Tampa). So far while in the UK I have just used the wi-fi option, but intend to make use of the 3G facility while in USA. Please could you advise the best data card package while I am out there, I am assuming a Pay as you go data card will be required, but I am unsure of costings and the best places to buy these. Also, this may be a bit of a dim question, but is the card valid across the country - ie could I use it for both parts of my stay..
Thanks
Barrie
Glor,
I'm having some problems with singing up for service in the US for the couple of weeks I'm here from Dubai.
In the UAE, our postal address system is ONLY po boxes. So when I enter in my UAE cc information, it always gets rejected.
I really would like to use the 3G option while in the US. Is there some way to get a one month subscription? In Madison, WI, the ATT store sent me to the apple store, and the apple store told me to look for online help because they were unable to find a solution.
Thanks
Bret
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