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T-Mobile Prepaid Travel SIM Card: Complete Guide

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T-Mobile Prepaid Travel SIM Card: Complete Guide

Plan Overview

Key details about this plan

Data: Unlimited Data in USA & Hawaii

Roaming Data: 5GB in Canada & Mexico

Speed: 5G / 4G Lte

Calls & Texts: Unlimited Calls and Texts within USA, Canada & Mexico

Phone Number: USA Phone number

Coverage: USA, Canada & Mexico

Compatibility: Unlocked SIM compatible devices

Hotspot/Tethering: No

Network: T-Mobile network in USA, Telus network in Canada, Telcel network in Mexico

Recharges: Yes

ID Requirement: None

Delivery: Australia Post

Validity: Starts on your submitted Arrival Date

When to install: Upon arrival at your destination

Activation: Arrival Date submission required

What else is included

T-Mobile’s USA Coverage map includes Hawaii (it does NOT include Alaska and Puerto Rico).

Calls to Australia not included. We recommend you using a web based app like WhatsApp.

No hotspot/tethering

7/10/15/20/30/60/90 Days service from activation date


Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

You can only find out your number after you activate your SIM and your new US mobile number will be texted to you after activation in the US.

Simply dial #932# and it will show you how much data you've used. If you receive any prompt/texts about have zero credit balance, you can ignore this!

As described on the website, the eSIM is non-rechargeable. The only way around this is to buy multiple eSIMs. they will get applied to your account so you will not have to remove the current eSIM.

You can find the coverage map here.

Unlimited Calls within USA to USA Mobiles and Landline

Unlimited SMS to USA Mobiles

Simply dial the local USA number from your device. You may need to use a state code for landline numbers when calling interstate.

The unlimited local SMS/texts that come with the sim can be used to text US mobiles. The same process still applies for texting in terms of using the country codes as noted above.

The International Talk and Text Feature:

Unlimited calls to Standard Landlines to Australia, New Zealand and other landlines in select countries (Premium numbers not included)

Unlimited texting back to Australia, NZ and 200 other countries.

You can search for the countries and rates via the link HERE. If you just add credit without adding the international talk add-on, then you will be charged at the pay-as-you-go rates which can be expensive.

To add credit for International Mobile calls you can use the following link HERE.

What's Included & Things to know

Unlimited data

Unlimited calls & texts to US numbers

5G data speeds

Works in USA & Hawaii (Does not include Alaska or Canada)

Hotspot/tethering enabled at 3G speed

US mobile number

30 days of usage once activated

Delivered instantly by email 🚀

No ID registration needed

Coverage on the T-mobile network

View T-Mobile's Coverage map here

Compatible with unlocked eSIM mobile phones only

No recharges available

Add-On Feature Option:

If you have selected optional add-on features:

International Talk and Text Feature:

Unlimited Minutes from US (and Canada/Mexico with the Canada and Mexico feature) to landlines in 70+ countries, and mobiles in 30+ countries.

Unlimited calls to Standard Landlines to Australia

Unlimited texts to Australian Mobiles

Canada and Mexico Feature:

5GB Data to use in Canada and Mexico

Unlimited Minutes and SMS within USA, Canada and Mexico to USA, Canadian, and Mexican; Mobiles and Standard Landline numbers

This eSIM will work in any unlocked mobile phone that is compatible with the T-mobile network and eSIMs.

All models from the iPhone XS, XR onward, including the iPhone SE 2 (2020).

From the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra onwards.

From the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Fold 2 and onwards.

From the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and onwards.

From the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and onwards.

Huawei P40, P40 Pro (does not include P40 Pro+) and Mate 40 Pro

Google Pixel 3, 3a, 4 and onwards

Motorola Razr 2019

Oppo Find X3 Pro, Reno 5 A, Reno6 Pro 5G

You can view a full list of eSIM-compatible devices here.

If you bought your device outright, it's most likely unlocked!

If you're unsure, the best way to find out is to call your Aussie network provider and ask! They'll be able to unlock it for you too. This might incur a fee! 🤔


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