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  Simple Mobile Activation Kit including Sim Card

  CE (Simple Mobile)
  

  Rating (36 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  False ad- 'Unlimited' data; Zero customer service

  DO NOT be suckered in by the advertised "unlimited data" $60 plan. If you exceed 2GB of usage, they throttle your data speed to a trickle and then cut you off completely. And when you call customer no-service to complain, they give you a Simple Mobile Corporate # in Irvine, CA to call, which is a voicemail that will never call you back. You are effectively stuck with the lower $40 plan even though you've paid $60 for the remainder of the month. After that, you are forever limited to the $40 plan and not allowed back on the $60 "unlimited data".I had left several voicemail messages to the corporate meatheads to no avail. A total scam! 1/5 Truman (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Simple Mobile Activation Kit including Sim Card (Electronics) DO NOT be suckered in by the advertised "unlimited data" $60 plan. If you exceed 2GB of usage, they throttle your data speed to a trickle and then cut you off completely. And when you call customer no-service to complain, they give you a Simple Mobile Corporate # in Irvine, CA to call, which is a voicemail that will never call you back. You are effectively stuck with the lower $40 plan even though you've paid $60 for the remainder of the month. After that, you are forever limited to the $40 plan and not allowed back on the $60 "unlimited data".I had left several voicemail messages to the corporate meatheads to no avail. A total scam! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 10, 2011

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  On time --works fine

  I have used these for a month now. Works perfectly fine same as the $12 one they sell on simple mobile site, arrived on time. 5/5 Hyd Prince - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Simple Mobile Activation Kit including Sim Card (Electronics) I have used these for a month now. Works perfectly fine same as the $12 one they sell on simple mobile site, arrived on time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 9, 2012

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  Don't trust Simple Mobile!

  I signed up for Simple Mobile because they advertise a $40 unlimited talk, text, and "up to 3G" web plan. After I signed up and paid for one month, I learned that they throttle their data on that plan to 119 kbs. 3G data typically runs between 500 kb/s and 3 gb/s. 2G data, on the other hand, can go up to 150 kb/s. So, their "up to 3G data" is actually a 2G data plan!When I called their corporate HQ, they admitted that they throttle data, but claimed that 119 kb/s is at the "low end of 3G." When I asked for a refund, they refused. I may file a small claims court action to get my money back.My advice: Don't trust Simple Mobile. 1/5 Martin Anderson "Martin" (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews, November 3, 2011

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  Boost Mobile 64K SIM Card with Activation Code (NEW)

  Wireless (Boost Mobile)
  

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  Simple Mobile Micro SIM Card Activation Kit for Apple iPad / iPhone 4G & 4S

  CE (Simple Mobile)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  perfect service

  I travel abroad most of the time a dont return to the States but for about 15 days a year. I havent had a phone contract in about 4 years and dont understand why prime mobile phone companies prey on consumers with termed contract. Simple Mobile is a much better way and the solution for me. I gives me unlimited talk, text and internet 40.00 and thats it ....Perfect 5/5 K. Duncan (Military) - See all my reviews, January 23, 2012

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  Good Buy! worked for me

  I bought this for my Iphone 4s, i was worried at first but i put it into my cell phone and it worked!! it may take a while to make it register, i had to make it read it 3 times, but i think that was just because i didn't have a good connection at first.BOTTOM LINE__IT WORKS!!! my iphone 4s works perfectly with the sim! :) loving it! 5/5 Gchat - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Simple Mobile Micro SIM Card Activation Kit for Apple iPad / iPhone 4G & 4S (Electronics) I bought this for my Iphone 4s, i was worried at first but i put it into my cell phone and it worked!! it may take a while to make it register, i had to make it read it 3 times, but i think that was just because i didn't have a good connection at first.BOTTOM LINE__IT WORKS!!! my iphone 4s works perfectly with the sim! :) loving it! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 10, 2011

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  False advertising

  The picture shows a simple mobile micro sim. What was sent to me was actually a poorly cut full size sim card. This company is a joke and a fraud. At $0.83 it's almost not worth it to send the item back... What a joke!*UPDATE 27 MARCH 2011*Today I received an email from UP4L saying they would fix the problem. They did not fix the problem. They simply sent ANOTHER poorly cut full size sim card and demanded I remove my negative review of their falsely advertised product. How do you send me the wrong item, TWICE, and then demand that I remove my 1 star review?? Again, this company is a joke. I will not use ever again. I wouldn't even refer my worst enemy to this place, because that would generate revenue for them and they really should be out of business. They need to be dropped from Amazon for falsely advertising a product.I sincerely hope Amazon listens when I say "THIS COMPANY IS FALSELY ADVERTISING ON YOUR WEBSITE!!" 1/5 Kicks Malone "Grammar Police" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Simple Mobile Micro SIM Card Activation Kit for Apple iPad / iPhone 4G & 4S (Electronics) The picture shows a simple mobile micro sim. What was sent to me was actually a poorly cut full size sim card. This company is a joke and a fraud. At $0.83 it's almost not worth it to send the item back... What a joke!*UPDATE 27 MARCH 2011*Today I received an email from UP4L saying they would fix the problem. They did not fix the problem. They simply sent ANOTHER poorly cut full size sim card and demanded I remove my negative review of their falsely advertised product. How do you send me the wrong item, TWICE, and then demand that I remove my 1 star review?? Again, this company is a joke. I will not use ever again. I wouldn't even refer my worst enemy to this place, because that would generate revenue for them and they really should be out of business. They need to be dropped from Amazon for falsely advertising a product.I sincerely hope Amazon listens when I say "THIS COMPANY IS FALSELY ADVERTISING ON YOUR WEBSITE!!" Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 24, 2012

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  For use on Simple Mobile network

  Micro SIM Card for Apple iPhone 4G / 4S

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  T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit

  Wireless (Tmobile)
  

  Rating (156 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Works as advertised

  I purchased this for use in an unlocked iPhone and found that it activated smoothly via the on-line instructions and was preloaded with a few dollars for minutes. This was welcome, because I was then able to test the signal and verify that I could make calls on the T-Mobile network. What's more, as of 11/2010, T-Mobile offers a pay-as-you-go data package for $1.49/24h on their Edge network. With about $20 put into the card on-line, I can travel and use both data and talk minutes without a contract or any recurring payments. Previously, I was using the ATT GoPhone service, but ATT cut out all of their roaming partners, so coverage is abysmal in rural areas.I'm purchasing a second T-Mobile SIM tonight for my wife.Beware. Don't buy the other Amazon T-Mobile SIM for "unactivated replacement." This SIM is only for replacing an existing lost SIM and is not for activating new accounts. 5/5 James Li (Maine) - See all my reviews, November 3, 2010

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  Old SIM (likely not to work)

  These SIMS are "legacy" (meaning old) items. I bought one and put it in my TMobile phone. I could see other networks, but not TMobile. After multiple calls to tech support, the problem is the SIM - it's too old. The seller of these will say they are still good (through 2013), and it isn't their problem. TMobile does replace them for free; however, you have to physically go to the TMobile store (not just a TMobile rep like an electronics store) it is in very limited locations (nearest to me is out of state - 100+ miles away). They won't ship a new one (unless you buy a brand new one, plus there is the question of where you bought it - Amazon - so they tell you to send it back to the seller).The seller I dealt with wouldn't take it back since the card was activated (in my case), so basically I have to buy a brand new SIM card. Save yourself the hassle and avoid this product. 1/5 ds - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit (Wireless Phone Accessory) These SIMS are "legacy" (meaning old) items. I bought one and put it in my TMobile phone. I could see other networks, but not TMobile. After multiple calls to tech support, the problem is the SIM - it's too old. The seller of these will say they are still good (through 2013), and it isn't their problem. TMobile does replace them for free; however, you have to physically go to the TMobile store (not just a TMobile rep like an electronics store) it is in very limited locations (nearest to me is out of state - 100+ miles away). They won't ship a new one (unless you buy a brand new one, plus there is the question of where you bought it - Amazon - so they tell you to send it back to the seller).The seller I dealt with wouldn't take it back since the card was activated (in my case), so basically I have to buy a brand new SIM card. Save yourself the hassle and avoid this product. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 10, 2011

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  Unlocked iPhone 4 Ready!

  If you're looking for a SIM card to use on your unlocked iPhone 4 you've found it. This has never been activated so you will get a new number once activated. Only takes a couple minutes and you're off and using your iPhone 4 on the T-Mobile network. With the new 24 hour data plan available on T-Mobile you can't go wrong. Plus, it's still the GSM iPhone and not the CDMA iPhone 4 being offered with the Verizon network. This SIM card is exactly what you're looking for to use for your unlocked iPhone 4. 5/5 CincyMac - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit (Wireless Phone Accessory) If you're looking for a SIM card to use on your unlocked iPhone 4 you've found it. This has never been activated so you will get a new number once activated. Only takes a couple minutes and you're off and using your iPhone 4 on the T-Mobile network. With the new 24 hour data plan available on T-Mobile you can't go wrong. Plus, it's still the GSM iPhone and not the CDMA iPhone 4 being offered with the Verizon network. This SIM card is exactly what you're looking for to use for your unlocked iPhone 4. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 30, 2011

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  List Price: $200.00
  

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  T-Mobile (TMobile T Mobile) Micro SIM Card for iPhone 4 w/Prepaid Activation Kit & .34 (10 Minutes) FREE

  Wireless (T-Mobile)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  Not an official T-Mobile Micro SIM

  I bought this micro SIM thinking it was the same card T-Mobile offers for iPhone 4 users. The micro SIM provided is just a regular T-Mobile SIM cut with a micro SIM cutter. If you're moving to an iPhone 4 or another micro SIM cellphone and already have a T-Mobile SIM, buy yourself a micro SIM cutter instead. 1/5 Michael S - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-Mobile (TMobile T Mobile) Micro SIM Card for iPhone 4 w/Prepaid Activation Kit & .34 (10 Minutes) FREE (Wireless Phone Accessory) I bought this micro SIM thinking it was the same card T-Mobile offers for iPhone 4 users. The micro SIM provided is just a regular T-Mobile SIM cut with a micro SIM cutter. If you're moving to an iPhone 4 or another micro SIM cellphone and already have a T-Mobile SIM, buy yourself a micro SIM cutter instead. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 27, 2011

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  DON'T BUY

  It's a normal SIM card that has just been cut up with a micro-SIM cutter. Don't waste your money on this. Ridiculous. 1/5 azelaya - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-Mobile (TMobile T Mobile) Micro SIM Card for iPhone 4 w/Prepaid Activation Kit & .34 (10 Minutes) FREE (Wireless Phone Accessory) It's a normal SIM card that has just been cut up with a micro-SIM cutter. Don't waste your money on this. Ridiculous. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 20, 2011

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  Try It

  Used it on my RR while deployed and it worked wonderful, very easy instruction to set up and will continue to use it when I come back to the states. 5/5 vonsfun - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-Mobile (TMobile T Mobile) Micro SIM Card for iPhone 4 w/Prepaid Activation Kit & .34 (10 Minutes) FREE (Wireless Phone Accessory) Used it on my RR while deployed and it worked wonderful, very easy instruction to set up and will continue to use it when I come back to the states. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 19, 2011

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  Very Accurate Micro SIM Cut

  Micro SIM Card fits iPhone 4, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G (TM), iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (TM)

  Prepaid Ready w/Activation Kit & .34 (10 Minutes)

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  AT&T 3G SIM Card - Unactivated

  Wireless (At&t)
  

  Rating (103 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Easy and Cheap

  I have a Motorola V-190 GSM quadband unlocked cell phone that I use to travel around the US and abroad. It's very convenient when you arrive at a foriegn airport to pick up a sim card at a kiosk,insert it into your cell have a local number as long as you're there.In the US I have been using T-mobile as my local carrier. I've found T-mobile service better than that of AT&T. However, since T-mobile's coverage in rural areas is pretty dismal, I decided to switch to AT&T.I ordered the AT&T Sim Card SKU 71234 offered here, and it was delivered in three days (good job OEM Shop). I logged into the AT&T sim registration site and registered the sim card (free). You need to give them the sim card # (20 digits starting with 89...) and your cell phones IMEI # (located in you cell phone under the battery). After taking your name and address the site gives you a new phone number.On the same site AT&T gives you a chance to pick a service plan and to add some minutes to... 5/5 Bob H (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: AT&T 3G SIM Card - Unactivated (Wireless Phone Accessory) I have a Motorola V-190 GSM quadband unlocked cell phone that I use to travel around the US and abroad. It's very convenient when you arrive at a foriegn airport to pick up a sim card at a kiosk,insert it into your cell have a local number as long as you're there.In the US I have been using T-mobile as my local carrier. I've found T-mobile service better than that of AT&T. However, since T-mobile's coverage in rural areas is pretty dismal, I decided to switch to AT&T.I ordered the AT&T Sim Card SKU 71234 offered here, and it was delivered in three days (good job OEM Shop). I logged into the AT&T sim registration site and registered the sim card (free). You need to give them the sim card # (20 digits starting with 89...) and your cell phones IMEI # (located in you cell phone under the battery). After taking your name and address the site gives you a new phone number.On the same site AT&T gives you a chance to pick a service plan and to add some minutes to... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 27, 2010

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  Works OK with my HP Voice Messenger

  I am a foreign tourist visiting the US. I asked AT&T (chat support) if my unlocked HP 510 Voice Messenger would work with a SIM card purchased at Amazon's. They said that I could use my phone but "... you have to purchase a SIM card from an AT&T dealer..." However, I decided to purchase this very inexpensive SIM card, which arrived within 7 days (standard shipping). Went to GoPhone's page to activate it; they asked for my device's IMEI number (typed *#06# in the phone) and my new SIM card's serial number. Then typed some personal info required by AT&T, and finally purchased a $15 refill. Voila! Worked great! 5/5 MBornscheuer "mbq" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: AT&T 3G SIM Card - Unactivated (Wireless Phone Accessory) I am a foreign tourist visiting the US. I asked AT&T (chat support) if my unlocked HP 510 Voice Messenger would work with a SIM card purchased at Amazon's. They said that I could use my phone but "... you have to purchase a SIM card from an AT&T dealer..." However, I decided to purchase this very inexpensive SIM card, which arrived within 7 days (standard shipping). Went to GoPhone's page to activate it; they asked for my device's IMEI number (typed *#06# in the phone) and my new SIM card's serial number. Then typed some personal info required by AT&T, and finally purchased a $15 refill. Voila! Worked great! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 14, 2010

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  Works great!

  The local AT&T store wanted $25 for a SIM card, plus they told me that the only plan available with their $25 SIM card would cost 25 cents per minute. No thanks! I found this one on Amazon, ordered it and received it within 2 days. It worked just fine, and upon activation was able to get the 10 cent per minute and $1 per day when used plan. Well worth the $5 I paid for the card even if some people say that you can get a SIM card for free from AT&T - I never figured out how to get a free one and it was worth $5 not to have to worry about figuring it out. Would definitely buy this again. 5/5 Jeff Cheap (Beijing, P.R. China) - See all my reviews, July 20, 2010

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  List Price: $19.99
  

  AT&T 3G Sim Card

  Unactivated

  Model: 71234

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  US Prepaid Red Pocket Mobile Sim Card

  CE (Red Pocket Mobile)
  

  Rating (10 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Convenient international calls from USA cell phones

  Pro: It is convenient. Just dial 011+country code+ phone number. No more phone card, password etc 2 or 3 stage dialing. Futhermore, it offers low international direct dial rate to many countries.Con: It uses AT&T's gophone network. It has big converage, as large as ATT's gophone network, but not as big as post paid plan. You will have wait 2-4 seconds when the system dials internationl phone numbers. It seems to me that Redpocket uses some callback technology to achieve this low international rates. 4/5 Liang Chi Li - See all my reviews, June 28, 2009

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  Red Pocket is a decent AT&T MVNO

  If you're looking for cellular service at a lower price, Red Pocket is a pretty good choice.They uses AT&T's network and their coverage should be the same as what AT&T offers to its prepaid customers. However, their prices are, for the most part, better.They have a wide range of plans, including a $.10 per minute plan, a $40 unlimited talk and text plan, a $50 unlimited talk, text, and 250MB of data plan, and a $60 unlimited talk, text, and 2GB of data.You can use any unlocked GSM phone, or any AT&T locked GSM Phone. If you want 3G data speeds, you'll want a phone that supports HSDPA 850/1900. Unlike Simple Mobile, Red Pocket's 3G data plans actually deliver 3G data.If you have trouble, their customer service can be hit and miss. Keep calling until you reach the Texas call center, or send an e-mail. 5/5 Martin Anderson "Martin" (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews, January 14, 2012

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  Service associated with the SIM

  I purchased this SIM to connect 2 iPhones without 1. unlocking the devices, 2. service these phones with plans that actually matched the usage of each individual, and 3. not be held to long-term service contract. RedPocket has met those objective on all three fronts. I've been able to cut my monthly PCS costs and yet maintain a level of connectivity that matches my needs. Red Pocket also piggybacks on AT&T's network. This network has much greater presence in this market and good penetration in areas that my other carrier was weak in providing coverage. Highly would recommend Red Pocket for those that don't want to deal with unlocking their devices and wanting to reduce their monthly PCS costs. 5/5 J. Pajot (Sterling, VA USA) - See all my reviews, March 23, 2012

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  Network supported by at & t GoPhone.

  Sim card works with at & t mobile or any unlocked phone.

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  T-mobile Sim Card Brand New! Unactivated Replacement

  CE (T-Mobile)
  

  Rating (42 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Works like a charm!

  Ignore the negative review for this item. Here are the steps to get your new sim card activated. It's very easy. 1) Call Tmo at the number provided on the card. 2) Go through the automated response and push zero. You're only interested in talking to a live operator. 3) Ask to do a "SIM CARD SWAP." You might get transferred to tech support. Doesn't matter. 4) The operator will ask you to confirm the sim number (the really long number at the bottom) and for you to confirm your phone number. For security purposes, they'll ask for the last for digit of your social. Sim card swaps take minutes to be effective. Enjoy your new sim card. 5/5 Perspective - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-mobile Sim Card Brand New! Unactivated Replacement (Electronics) Ignore the negative review for this item. Here are the steps to get your new sim card activated. It's very easy. 1) Call Tmo at the number provided on the card. 2) Go through the automated response and push zero. You're only interested in talking to a live operator. 3) Ask to do a "SIM CARD SWAP." You might get transferred to tech support. Doesn't matter. 4) The operator will ask you to confirm the sim number (the really long number at the bottom) and for you to confirm your phone number. For security purposes, they'll ask for the last for digit of your social. Sim card swaps take minutes to be effective. Enjoy your new sim card. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 17, 2010

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  Not for unlocked iPhone

  This item is a replacement SIM card for someone that already has a T-Mobile account. I bought this item thinking i could insert it into my unlocked iPhone. This is not the case. If that is what you would like to do then i would recommend getting the "T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit" from amazon. It worked great with my iPhone.I'm sure that if i needed a replacement SIM card this product would have served it's purpose, so technically it's my fault for getting this without looking into it more.Hopefully this offered some assistance to those with unlocked iPhones who would like to use T-Mobile service with it. 3/5 tmancramer - See all my reviews This review is from: T-mobile Sim Card Brand New! Unactivated Replacement (Electronics) This item is a replacement SIM card for someone that already has a T-Mobile account. I bought this item thinking i could insert it into my unlocked iPhone. This is not the case. If that is what you would like to do then i would recommend getting the "T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit" from amazon. It worked great with my iPhone.I'm sure that if i needed a replacement SIM card this product would have served it's purpose, so technically it's my fault for getting this without looking into it more.Hopefully this offered some assistance to those with unlocked iPhones who would like to use T-Mobile service with it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 31, 2010

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  Great Service.

  I lost my sim card while in the UK. T-mobile do not ship internationally so I would've been without calls/emails/texts for a few weeks had I not found these guys on Amazon. This sim card does exactly what it says it does. It's a replacement sim (not a pre paid). I ordered it with expedited shipping and it arrived 48 hours later to the address in England. I phoned up T-mobile gave them the sim number (that's clearly written on the card) and was back up and running in less then 5 minutes. Great service, thank you. 5/5 W.D - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: T-mobile Sim Card Brand New! Unactivated Replacement (Electronics) I lost my sim card while in the UK. T-mobile do not ship internationally so I would've been without calls/emails/texts for a few weeks had I not found these guys on Amazon. This sim card does exactly what it says it does. It's a replacement sim (not a pre paid). I ordered it with expedited shipping and it arrived 48 hours later to the address in England. I phoned up T-mobile gave them the sim number (that's clearly written on the card) and was back up and running in less then 5 minutes. Great service, thank you. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 27, 2010

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  List Price: $0.00
  

  Brand New!

  For Old Or Damage Sim Card

  T-Mobile Sim Card

  Great Replacement

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  Net10 SIM Card Activation Kit with $50 Net10 Monthly Unlimited PIN

  CE (Net10)
  

  Net10 Service

  $50 Unlimited $30-Day Plan (PIN Included)

  No Contract or Long Term Commitments

  SIM Card

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  The Sims 3: World Adventures - Expansion Pack [Download]

  Digital Video Games (Electronic Arts)
  

  Rating (31 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Fun Diversion from Sim 3

  I really like this expansion pack. For one thing, while your sims are on "vacation" you can bring their skill-building books, etc. and then they have virtually unlimited time to max up abilities. When you leave regular Simland, you return at exactly the same time of day and day you left, as if you never left at all, even if you were gone weeks. Another neat thing is that there are an enormous amount of adventures. It is hard to complete even one or two in one trip. I've taken one trip to France, two to Egypt and one to China and only got Visa level 1 out of 10 levels.. and that's just for one sim. I imagine it would take many generations of sims to experience all the adventures. You also get cool unique items from your travels and two new hobbies: nectar (wine) making and martial-arts. I feel this is an excellent addition to Sims 3, esp for when you've played a long time (as I have) and gotten kind of bored. It spices things up! 5/5 Laura Paxton (Durham, NC, USA) - See all my reviews, December 23, 2010

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  Fun Expansion Pack

  I almost didn't buy the download due to the negative review. I had no problem downloading the game and integrating it with my exisisting Sims 3 installation from a CD, with no harm to my existing saved games. As soon as the install completed, the EA updated found a patch and I installed that too. The nice thing about buying this as a download is now I don't need to have my Sim3 disk in when I play. World Adventures is easy to jump right into because it doesn't require very much money for the first trip. So even if you are started with a brand new household, you can send your Sim on a trip as your first action. I haven't played to much but there appears to be a lot of content. So far I've only looked around China and it is beautiful and there don't appear to be any rabbit holes (buildings that they disappear into and you can't control them). Your Sims still needs to have its needs met while on vacation, but when you return, it is fully recharged (even if you have neglected all of its... 4/5 DFE (Lake Forest, CA USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Sims 3: World Adventures - Expansion Pack [Download] (Software Download) I almost didn't buy the download due to the negative review. I had no problem downloading the game and integrating it with my exisisting Sims 3 installation from a CD, with no harm to my existing saved games. As soon as the install completed, the EA updated found a patch and I installed that too. The nice thing about buying this as a download is now I don't need to have my Sim3 disk in when I play. World Adventures is easy to jump right into because it doesn't require very much money for the first trip. So even if you are started with a brand new household, you can send your Sim on a trip as your first action. I haven't played to much but there appears to be a lot of content. So far I've only looked around China and it is beautiful and there don't appear to be any rabbit holes (buildings that they disappear into and you can't control them). Your Sims still needs to have its needs met while on vacation, but when you return, it is fully recharged (even if you have neglected all of its... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 28, 2010

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  Ehh It's Different...

  As addicting as the Sims can be, it gets a bit dull and monotonous after a while. That's why I figured an expansion pack full of tomb searching and tourism would be a great way to spice up my Sims playing. I'm not as pleased as I had hoped. All the new furniture and clothes are nice, since you tend to just use the same ones over and over after a while, but there aren't any new neighborhoods. Also, it cost a ton to travel to the new areas, which I suppose you can surpass by just using a cheat code, but it takes forever to get anywhere, and the tombs take a long time as well. It's kind of exciting as far as actual adventure outside of the 9-5 lifestyle, but your sim has to be rolling in the dough to do much. I do enjoy the nectar collecting and being more involved in developing the photography skill. I can only describe this expansion pack as alright, and for twenty dollars, I'm satisfied. 3/5 Kim - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Sims 3: World Adventures - Expansion Pack [Download] (Software Download) As addicting as the Sims can be, it gets a bit dull and monotonous after a while. That's why I figured an expansion pack full of tomb searching and tourism would be a great way to spice up my Sims playing. I'm not as pleased as I had hoped. All the new furniture and clothes are nice, since you tend to just use the same ones over and over after a while, but there aren't any new neighborhoods. Also, it cost a ton to travel to the new areas, which I suppose you can surpass by just using a cheat code, but it takes forever to get anywhere, and the tombs take a long time as well. It's kind of exciting as far as actual adventure outside of the 9-5 lifestyle, but your sim has to be rolling in the dough to do much. I do enjoy the nectar collecting and being more involved in developing the photography skill. I can only describe this expansion pack as alright, and for twenty dollars, I'm satisfied. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2012

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