I’m very dependent on my cell phone and I’m not ashamed to admit it. When I’m traveling, then, this dependence triples: I don’t know what I would do without Google Maps to save me, or Whatsapp to easily provide news. It was with this in mind that we decided to form a new partnership here at 360, with a company that sells prepaid chips in the United States, before you board: Travel Mobile.
You must be wondering: How does this chip work in the USA? Is Travel Mobile the best option? Do I really need this? Well, this post serves exactly to answer these questions and help you make the best decision.
1. How does a prepaid chip work in the United States?
It’s very simple: you buy a chip in Brazil, load it with the data you need and that’s it, when you get there, your phone will already be working with an American number, without having to look for an American company or activate the number with telemarketing in English.
2. Is Travel Mobile the best option?
If you research prepaid chip prices with the main American companies, you will realize that Travel Mobile is a very advantageous option. To begin with, the prices are similar or lower than those of operators in the United States (which charge extra fees for calls to Brazil). Furthermore, Travel Mobile works with two operators, Ptel and Red Pocket. This means they offer five different plan options, all with UNLIMITED calls, internet and SMS – and credits included for international calls.
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3. How much does a cell phone chip cost in the USA?
All plans are valid for 30 days of use and cost between 35 and 60 dollars + $25 for the chip. As I said in the previous topic, this amount of 60 to 85 dollars is cheaper than American operators that sell the monthly prepaid chip option, due to the fees included.
See the Travel Mobile website for all detailed plans.
4. Do I really need it?
I believe the biggest advantage is the fact that you can get off the plane with your cell phone working and no longer have to stress. To purchase, you request the chip via the website (exactly the size of your cell phone) and receive it in the mail within 5 business days. With the chip in hand, program the activation for the date of your trip on the Travel Mobile website and you will receive an email confirming everything, including your US phone number. Once there, just put the chip in your cell phone and start using it.
If you have any further questions, just check out the Frequently Asked Questions section.
*Remember: buying a Travel Mobile chip through one of the links in this post, the blog receives a commission and you don’t pay anything extra for it =)
