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I have a really dumb question. The travel agency I booked my Japan trip with is giving me a SIM card upon arrival. Why would I need that? -- nm

Posted by Diva (aka Diva) Sep 14 '23, 10:54

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Keep in mind that what that SIM card gives you is a phone number in that other country. So, you have the opposite situation of using your US phone - oblique Sep 14, 11:59 1
- I won't be making phone calls. It's 2023. - Diva Sep 14, 12:02
mafic is a recent world traveller and is a good resource for this -- nm - budice Sep 14, 11:18 2
- like he walks to the store for milk without a full satphone in his pocket -- nm - hollywood big shot Sep 14, 11:21 1
  - He's just happy to see you -- nm - 99 Luftbaron Sep 14, 11:28
Maybe to avoid roaming charges? - the wrong element Sep 14, 11:00
Like colin said, it's for cheaper/faster internet. Not all phones have SIM slots anymore though and your phone may not be unlocked to be able to use. - spamlet Sep 14, 10:59 2
- Cool -- (edited) - Diva Sep 14, 11:01 1
  - T-Mobile is good for that but your speed may vary. Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's not. -- nm - spamlet Sep 14, 11:05
SIM card will get you on mobile internet with your phone. your US provider might work over there, but it'll generally be slow or cost a lot of money. -- nm - colin Sep 14, 10:57 1
- Thx! My service won't cost extra for data and text, but this is good to know. - Diva Sep 14, 10:59

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