Has anyone researched what sim company and/or plan is the most cost effective?
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We went with h2o wireless. It cost a penny for the sim card and then we charge $10 every 90 days. Texts are 5 cents each.
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Alarmsim (http://alarmsim.com/) best prices in the long run. very cheap and your balance never expires!
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t-mobile works with the $10 every 90 days plan I have had my working since March 1st
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I found Lycamobile.com to be the cheapest long term solution. I bought the SIM from Amazon for 1 cent. Their incoming texts are free and only 4 cents to send; so effectively 2 cents per text since the alarm system sends out a confirmation text after receiving one. You keep your number forever as long as you have a balance and you have some type of activity once per 90 days (a text message counts). I originally used H2O, but they require a minimum $10 recharge every 90 days, effectively making your service $40 per year. Whereas with Lyca mobile, your cost per year can be as low as $10. Of course, it depends on how much activity your system gets. I found Lycamobile.com to be the cheapest long term solution. I bought the SIM from Amazon for 1 cent. Their incoming texts are free and only 4 cents to send; so effectively 2 cents per text since the alarm system sends out a confirmation text after receiving one. You keep your number forever as long as you have a balance and you have some type of activity once per 90 days (a text message counts). I originally used H2O, but they require a minimum $10 recharge every 90 days, effectively making your service $40 per year. Whereas with Lyca mobile, your cost per year can be as low as $10. Of... » Read More I found Lycamobile.com to be the cheapest long term solution. I bought the SIM from Amazon for 1 cent. Their incoming texts are free and only 4 cents to send; so effectively 2 cents per text since the alarm system sends out a confirmation text after receiving one. You keep your number forever as long as you have a balance and you have some type of activity once per 90 days (a text message counts). I originally used H2O, but they require a minimum $10 recharge every 90 days, effectively making your service $40 per year. Whereas with Lyca mobile, your cost per year can be as low as $10. Of course, it depends on how much activity your system gets. « Show Less
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I went with AlarmSim, but as @LeppardQueen said, it will take a while to pay off.. I figure either way is less expensive than getting a new system.. I'll report back once I receive it an set up.
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You could try www.net10.com, WalMart, Best Buy, Dollar General, etc. A Net 10 Sim card would work for either pay as you go, or an automatic plan.
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To my humble opinion that's bad planning. A US sim will get you romming and incurring higher comms costs (you will be 1200miles away from the US network). Use a Mex SIM and use skype/viber or similar to comm on data, it should be way cheaper (but i must admit i have no clue about Mex sims and data packages). Hope this helps. otherwise, send a postcard !
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I returned it as they sent me the wrong size sim. I was lucky as I got an A&T; card for the same price and they set it up in the shop for free.THe other advantage is you have shops all over the USA for help if you need it and good reception every where.
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Certainly is! Works great! And there are several ways you can handle it. Unlimited is $50 a month or like $25 for 300 minutes and lots texts. Works great.
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it's the regular sized SIM, not the small one. what company are you using it for?
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Yes, have purchased two used on Consumer Cellular. Need a service provider that will send you a SIM card.
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I just popped in my SIM card and was good to go. I have AT&T as well. If you have a MicroSIM you should be golden.
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I used t-mobile ! This phone awesome ! You can use h2o, t- mobile or at&t;, but t- mobile is very nice no plan, i paid 30$ a month for u limited internet and unlimited txt and 100 mins of call, seems good deal for me,
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I am pretty sure it has to be sprint. But if you are worried about service then you should be happy to know that sprint is cheaper and better than verizon.
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Hello Alyssa,Be sure to purchase one that uses the ATT network. I've purchased 3 of them an the SIM cards and plan from AT&T; store work great! I'll get a 5 next year.
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I don't believe AT&T; has sim cards. I already had T-mobile service, so that is why I selected that vendor. You can choose any vendor that issues sim cards. as for basic line services, should be like 10$/month. The unit will accept line lines if you already have one, but if lan line is cut by intruder or service is down, the unit will not call out.
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Yes! Love the phone. And I'm with T-Mobile on the $30/mo pre-pay plan (no taxes or fees added): unlimited texting, 5 GB data, and 100 mins. You have to call them to get this deal. No matter what plan you get you will need to get the SIM Starter Kit $10, but when I called them they waived the $10 for me. Enjoy your phone!
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Well, it all depends on the cellular operator, in my case, I'm in Venezuela and the operator I use is Movistar, and the amenities of voice and text are magnificent, have good coverage, with exception of some places away from the big city (very few), for the rest, the team works perfect .... I recommend it, good luck!
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I don't believe AT&T has sim cards. I already had T-mobile service, so that is why I selected that vendor. You can choose any vendor that issues sim cards. as for basic line services, should be like 10$/month. The unit will accept line lines if you already have one, but if lan line is cut by intruder or service is down, the unit will not call out.
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I use virgin mobile. You'll have to check their plans on their website. It varies depending on how much data you require.
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Any carrier that uses a sim card (NOT Verizon or Sprint). I have T-Mobile and AT&T; installed (2 lines) and they work beautifully!