going to use the phone in Vietnam for two years. do I need to get a sim card here in the US or can I get a sim card in Vietnam
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I live in the Cayman Islands, and I am using a local SIM card. Vietnamese SIM card should work just fine!
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You need to get SIM card in country where it will be used. Do not buy SIM card in the US. They will not work outside of US. SIM Card in US are specific for each carrier such as AT&T;, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. Thet will not work in Vietnam.
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You need to get SIM card in country where it will be used. Do not buy SIM card in the US. They will not work outside of US. SIM Card in US are specific for each carrier such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. Thet will not work in Vietnam.
2004287
the phone comes unlocked or there will be an unlock code with it.and yes you should be able to use it overseas.
1568202
The phone needs a SIM card to work. You can get one from your cellphone company.
88730
I'm using it in Afghanistan. You will just need to buy the data plan from what ever company you get your sim card from
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Yes. Just buy a SIM card in Asia for carrier of your choice and activate it. You will be good to go.
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The unlocked/unbranded Galaxy NOTE II is the best for international travel. Accepts any SIM (micro). Plus NO CONTRACT to sign.
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you can take a cell phone anywhere and use it if you have a roaming plan. international fees will apply. i found that having an international calling card was better, even though it eats up the minutes faster.
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Laidaa is wrong. A sim card is necessary but not sufficient, you also need a quadband phone which this is. A triband phone would not work in Asia.
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Any T-Mobile or AT&T; store can furnish a GSM SIM card on a pay as you go basis. Also Amazon and EBay sell USA SIM cards.
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Jaqqueline, Since I purchased my Motorola I have had T-Mobile card in it and still do for US service. In Europe I ran a pay as you go Vodafone SIM card. Ill be off to Germany in September and I'm sure I'll use a German pay as you go SIM there too. This phone can function worldwide on GSM networks. I hope I answered your question.
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Yes, you will need a full-size SIM from AT&T or T-Mobile (or one of their MVNOs).
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The device uses a 2G sim card but you do not need to get your own sim card, unless you are using the device outside the US.
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After registration with AT&T; and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T;: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T; number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T;, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage working without changing their initial registered numbers. After registration with AT&T; and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T;: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T; number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T;, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage... » Read More After registration with AT&T; and pre-purchase of the voice/data plan you need, you'll be able to use the phone in the US. You have no contractural commitment to AT&T;: the voice/data plan you've purchased simply expires/is consumed. I use my AT&T; number for several trips/year to the US (I have similar such SIM cards for IRL, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, France etc). With AT&T;, I typically buy a $40 voice plan and add a $5 data (1 GB plan) - the plan has a month's duration - albeit that I'm typically on the in US for 5 days at a time. Still good value! And I can keep WhatsApp and iMessage working without changing their initial registered numbers. « Show Less
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No you Need to buy a sim Card in The country you travel and Pay for The service This alloted you to have internet in any country but only with a compatible simThanks
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I believe you'll have to get in unlocked in whatever country you are in. I got this phone for use in India, but I was not able to use a SIM from an Indian provider until I had it unlocked there.
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When I cam home to the US I purchased my sim from AT&T. It works great. I was using it in Brazil and using a TIM sim.
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Yes, all you need is a SIM card but check with carrier to make sure it will work in your galaxy note 2 international.