United States
From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia
Cellular Operators
Airvoice
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: att.mvno
AT&T
Much of the AT&T Mobility network footprint now uses GSM-standard 3G wireless technologies (UMTS/HSPA) for simultaneous circuit switched voice and packet switched data communications. AT&T Mobility also offers Push To Talk (PTT) service using network technology from Kodiak Networks.
APN settings
- username: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
- password: CINGULAR1
- APN name: wap.cingular
Centennial Wireless
Centennial Wireless, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centennial Communications, is a regional wireless telecommunications provider that operates a GSM network in the Midwest states of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana as well as the Southeastern states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
APN settings
- username: privuser
- password: priv
- APN name: private.centennialwireless.com
Cingular
APN settings
- username: wap@cingulargprs.com
- password: cingular1
- APN name: wap.cingular
Cincinnati Bell
Cincinnati Bell is the dominant telephone company for Cincinnati, Ohio, and its nearby suburbs in the U.S. states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: web.gocbw.com
Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular is a Portland, Oregon based Mobile Virtual Network Operator.
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: att.mvno
H20 Wireless
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: att.mvno
iwireless
i wireless (formally Iowa Wireless) is an affiliate of T-Mobile, operating on the GSM-1900 and AWS-1700 platforms. Based in Urbandale, Iowa, i wireless primarily provides wireless cell phone coverage in Iowa, but also exists in western Illinois (specifically the Quad Cities area), southwestern Wisconsin, and southeastern South Dakota (Specifically in the Sioux City area).
APN settings
- username: (jaqwon)
- password: (9105742565)
- APN name: i2.iwireless.com
Jolt Mobile
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: att.mvno
Simple Mobile
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: simple
Straightalk
APN settings'
FIELD SETTINGS
NAME straight talk
APN att.mvno
PROXY proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
PORT 80
MMS PROXY 66.209.11.33
MMS PORT 80
T-Mobile
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: epc.tmobile.com
T-Mobile
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: internet2.voicestream.com
telna Mobile
telna Mobile is a rural operator specializing in mobile services to international travelers, with low priced voice and data coverage in 200 countries.
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: telnamobile.com
Prepaid plans
AT&T
Prepaid DataConnect Pass Plans
Day Pass | 100 MB | 15$ |
---|---|---|
Week Pass | 300 MB | 30$ |
Month Pass | 1 GB | 50$ |
Data Feature Package
- 1 MB $4.99/month
- 100 MB $19.99/month
(Includes Web access, email, and media. Available on Unlimited Daily Talk & Text Plan and Simple Rate Plan)
Ipad & Iphone Data Plan
- 250MB data $15/month (If you go over, you'll get an additional 200 MB automatically for $15)
- 2GB data $25.00/month (If you go over, you'll get an additional 1 GB automatically for only $10)
Unlimited AT&T Wi-Fi included
How to top up
Pay with a credit or debit card at att.com/buyasession or purchase a refill card
Where to buy
AT&T SIMs can be purchased in their own shops.
Sim Sizes
All SIM-sizes are available.
More information
- The AT&T sales reps can be reluctant to sell you a pay as you go plan if you have an iPhone. Say that you come from another country (like Italy, Belgium, Canada) where iPhones are sold factory unlocked. That argument usually works.
- Once you have the SIM you need to set up your iPhone properly, described here.
- More instructions for the AT&T GoPhone
T-Mobile
Prepaid data plans (no annual contract) (t-mobile page)
Plan | Price | Volume | Restrictions |
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Monthly4g | $30/month | 30MB | |
Monthly4g | $30/month | unlimited | 4G speed for first 5GB (New activations only) |
Monthly4g | $50/month | unlimited | 4G speed for first 100MB |
Monthly4g | $60/month | unlimited | 4G speed for first 2GB |
Monthly4g | $70/month | unlimited | 4G speed for first 5GB |
Pay by the Day | $2/day | unlimited | 2G speed |
Pay by the Day | $3/day | unlimited | 4G speed for first 200MB |
Where to buy
T-Mobile stores. Store locator
Sim Sizes
All SIM-sizes are available.
More information
Accounts can be terminated at any time at a T-Mobile store, by phone via My T-Mobile or online chat support with a T-Mobile consultant.
Verizon Wireless
Prepaid Monthly Plan
- $30 month - Unlimited data
Mobile Broadband Connect & 3G Mobile Hotspots
- $20 month - 2 GB Data Allowance
Where to buy
You should sign up for your My Verizon account
Virgin Mobile
Broadband2Go (No Annual Contract)
Plan | Data | Web browsing |
---|---|---|
10$/ 10 days | 100 MB | 5 hrs |
50$ month | Unlimited data 3G speeds up to 2.5GB | Unlimited access |
You must buy one of the devices (MiFi or USB Stick). The MiFi costs $149.99, the USB stick is at $79.99
How to activate
Activate your phone here
How to top up
Add Money With A Top-Up Card on-line
Where to buy
Sold in a Virgin stores.
Sim Sizes
VoIP applications
Restaurants, hotels and other recommendation applications
Social Networking applications
Special Travel applications
Wi Fi Networks
References
- ATT
- T-mobile
- Airvoice
- Centennial Wireless
- Cingular
- Cincinnati Bell
- Consumer Cellular
- H20 Wireless
- Iwireless
- Jolt Mobile
- Simple Mobile
- telna Mobile
- Verizon Wireless
- Virgin Mobile