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01-31-24 07:32 #240
Posts: 999Ais
Originally Posted by NovaThings [View Original Post]
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01-30-24 22:22 #239
Posts: 272Originally Posted by NovaThings [View Original Post]
They all have dtac / ais / true-specific apps that you can use to purchase whatever data package you want and pay for it via credit card, and there are a lot more options available than in Europe, both regarding speed when active and speed you get when you've used up the max speed and get throttled. You probably just bought an AIS package that was not a good match for you.
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01-23-24 05:48 #238
Posts: 19Nomad App for E-SIM: 50 GB for 10 days for 8 USD
I installed today the E-SIM from Nomad because it has a special Thailand offer (50 GB for 10 days for 8 USD). So far it works okay and I can recommend it. It was very easy to install.
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01-17-24 00:51 #237
Posts: 19ACS and dtac
Hi all. Hope this helpful. I always use physical SIM cards and I went with ACS after seeing YouTube videos and online advise. Do not get go with ACS because they have a 1 gig per day limit and then you need to purchase more. The only problem is to set up additional service they only have 3 locations or very few locations that will assist you specifically with a temp plan. I got m SIM card at the airport and service was fine. Mid way though the second day I got a 500 mb alert that I only had 500 more. Went to the ACS store and they showed me a sign that has 3-4 locations so you can't go to any ACS store. You may be able to do it online but I thought I got a gig per day and then throttled until it reset the next day. Regardless, I went to dtac and got an 8 day 15 gig temp SIM card. There's no daily limit but when you cap out at 15 gigs you have to get a new one. Those who are tech savvy maybe able to do this all online. For everyone else, I would avoid ACS only because when your using your phone for location and etc, I didn't want to be watching my data each day. Good luck all.
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01-13-24 18:51 #236
Posts: 1708A minor problem with AIS
With DTAC, and perhaps others, you can add money to your plan at 7-11. Nothing is easier than finding a 7-11 in Thailand. But, AIS does not work with 7-11.
To add to your AIS account, there are less common retailer places to use. I up my AIS account using the "My AIS" app, which often rejects my credit card but does accept my debit card (I don't know why).
Advantage to DTAC, but I'll keep my existing AIS number because it isn't a big deal. Just a little headache.
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01-13-24 16:08 #235
Posts: 26Appreciated
Thank you all for the responses and details. Looks like this is not much hassle after all, and one less thing to stress about on the way in.
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01-12-24 10:00 #234
Posts: 51Airolo
Originally Posted by Tvataham274 [View Original Post]
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01-12-24 08:36 #233
Posts: 33Originally Posted by Tvataham274 [View Original Post]
Then choose which SIM you use for outgoing calls / SMS and which SIM for data, and even set up overrides for specific contacts in your address book.
Depending on what carrier your main SIM is with you might even be able to do "voice over wifi" but using the eSIM as its data connection. So you can make and receive calls without paying roaming charges.
I did that recently in Singapore with a "Singapore / Thailand / Malaysia" eSIM from MobiMatter for USD $9. 99.
I'm planning to top up that SIM with the same plan when I next visit Thailand.
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01-12-24 04:07 #232
Posts: 1490Originally Posted by Tvataham274 [View Original Post]
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01-11-24 21:59 #231
Posts: 165I too have a question. Will be arriving second week of February. For those esims, I assume you need to scan a barcode on your phone to add the sim, then you can toggle between the two (real sim and esim)? I hated having to swap my sim to check texts and voicemails from my main number while traveling. And in three of the cases where I traveled internationally, my roaming which I bought and paid for beforehand didn't work at all.
LPT: Don't go with Mint mobile MVMO if you are in the states. They are one of the cheapest MVMOs, yes, but you get what you pay for. Jack shit. I switched to Fi, so I hope that the Google Almighty will work flawlessly once I land.
And before anyone says anything, I know roaming costs an absurd amount, but I need to keep in touch with people back home occasionally.
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01-11-24 19:36 #230
Posts: 296Esim
Originally Posted by Pranked [View Original Post]
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01-11-24 03:17 #229
Posts: 26E-Sims now?
Any recent intel on eSims either on arrival or before coming? Thanks!
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06-02-23 06:45 #228
Posts: 1708Originally Posted by Lcale1982 [View Original Post]
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06-01-23 23:11 #227
Posts: 116Originally Posted by CaliGuy33 [View Original Post]
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06-01-23 20:55 #226
Posts: 165Originally Posted by Davey1965 [View Original Post]