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Dreamer08 Buggered Beggar UID 42190 Digest Posts 0 Credits -3 Posts 85 Karma 2 Acceptance -93 Reading Access 1 Registered 28-3-2010 Location UK Status Offline

#1 Post at 10-4-2010 09:34  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L noobie question right i will be going to hong kong real soon and i have been told to buy a pre paid sim card, ive heard there are several types but could anyone tell me which one would be best for calling, textng and internet browsing? i really would appreciate internet browsing in hk

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#2 Post at 10-4-2010 09:45  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L I can't help you here, but I do want to say that this probably should be in the Chat section.  Try using the search function, I'm sure this topic or something similar has been discussed before.  Good luck!

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#3 Post at 10-4-2010 10:23  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #1 Dreamer08's post Welcome to the forum bro. Please try a forum search for sim and you will get your answer. For internet access, you either access free wifi spots around town (e.g. government facilities, macdonalds, etc.) alternatively go to establishments that have internet access facilities (e.g. Pacific Coffee, etc.).

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#4 Post at 10-4-2010 10:51  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #1 Dreamer08's post any prepaid SIM will do. any 7-11 will have them, if you dont have the time to look for them. usually HKD100 for SIM and some load. i have rarely been able to use up HKD100 on 1 visit, the load is good for 6 months

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#5 Post at 10-4-2010 15:14  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Theres a 7-11 in the airport i usu go to, but i never get those sim cards data plan to work with my iphone.  I always see cell phone shops around (esp in mongkok) but never tried going there.  Would be great to have access to 141 on my iphone tho, might be worth it for you to check out.

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#6 Post at 10-4-2010 18:43  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #5 easygoing78's post as asia-play mentioned, there are lots of establishments around that offer free wifi, use that instead with your iphone or any other wifi enabled phone. when i am in HK, i set my blackberry to connect via wifi, and the coverage is usually good enough that wifi is available wherever i am and i get my emails without incurring roaming charges.

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#7 Post at 10-4-2010 21:04  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #3 asia-play's post Free wifi hot spots in government buildings block 141 for obvious reasons they block a hell of a lot of stuff tbh. The OP is probably better off visiting a 7-11 and buying a PCCW 30 day internet access code,or just connect to the internet nearby a phone booth run by PCCW and you can buy 7 days usage on their WIFI network its pretty cheap. The more expensive option is to hire one of those Vodaphone internet dongles for a week that lets you use 3G rather than WIFI in areas that don't have it, but considering my PDA could connect to WIFI everywhere except between towns and the HK small villages its not that useful. Life is short very...

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#8 Post at 11-4-2010 02:57  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #1 Dreamer08's post heres some info for you, listed out the 3 choices for you PCCW, Smartone, 3 as the others have said, you can go to a 7-11 to buy some but if they dont have the one you want, you can go to wan chai if your on the hong kong side and there are tones of shops across from sogo to get them --------------------- PCCW Choices: $48 dollars and 78* Duration: 180 Days Local Calls: off-peak hours*: $0.06/min peak hours**: $0.12/min More Info: http://www.pccwmobile.com/portal/common/multi_section.jsp?fldr_id=8117 --------------------- Smartone Note: there are two Sim Card Plans. China Residence and Non-china Residence and multiple choices under them. CAREFUL WHEN BUYING Non-Local Residence Pay as you go Base Cost: $50 Costs Vary from $0.20 to $0.02 depending how much time you spend talking Duration: 1 month More Info: http://www.smartone-vodafone.com/jsp/mobile/prices/PayGo/english/index.jsp Value Talk Base Cost: $68 Duration: 180 Days Local Calls: as low as 0.10 More Info: http://www.smartone-vodafone.com/jsp/mobile/prices/store_valued_SIM/english/talk_introduction.jsp Non-Local Residence Pay as you go Base Cost: 78 Duration: Unlimited Note: works in Macau Local Calls: as low as $0.25 More Info: http://www.smartone-vodafone.com/jsp/visitor/mobile_phone/english/intro.jsp --------------------- 3 Base Cost: $98 Duration: 1 month Note: can support internet for $28 a day Local Calls: as low as $0.1 More Info: http://www.three.com.hk/website/appmanager/three/home?_nfpb=true&pageid=618001&_pageLabel=P200470391219567710594&lang=eng Recent Ratings JckJr   11-4-2010 11:11   Acceptance   +1   finally some useful info from you...

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#9 Post at 11-4-2010 10:31  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L ooh my mate said an ipod touch from the uk could connect to wifi areas like starbucks or mcdonalds in hong kong. is this true? if this is the case i will bring my ipod touch btw thx for the info guys

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#10 Post at 11-4-2010 11:03  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L the 7-11 at the airport has different SIM cards - you should be able to get something to your liking.

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#11 Post at 11-4-2010 11:36  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #9 Dreamer08's post yes, if there's free wi-fi offered there. if I remember correctly, some Starbucks and McDonalds branches do offer free wi-fi. some shopping malls like Harbor City in TST offer free wi-fi also. however, keep in mind that some wi-fi hotspots only offer wi-fi for customers/subscribers of certain telecom companies and are password protected. in other words, u shouldn't have any trouble finding free wii-fi around the city, but don't expect to find it everywhere u go.

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#12 Post at 11-4-2010 11:56  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L if you are looking for something that works in a lap top, and you come to HK regularly, consider buying a 3 USB stick. initial cost around HK$700. Then you get unlimited web browsing and downloads (UNLIMITED & NOT Capped / slowed at a pre determined level) for HK$28 per day. I am not sure if there is an adaptor that makes these compatible with your iPod touch but if possible and you come here often HK$28 /day is hard to beat.

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#13 Post at 11-4-2010 13:21  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #12 TonyToro's post The wifi stick is good but from experience, anything other than text is really slow but it is better than nothing if you are in an area with no wifi QUOTE: ooh my mate said an ipod touch from the uk could connect to wifi areas like starbucks or mcdonalds in hong kong. is this true? if this is the case i will bring my ipod touch   hong kong has free wifi in most areas under "Y-5zone" your allowed 20mins of free wifi, but i think there is a catch somewhere. but if you want more, they have some data pacakages: Packages 1. 24-Hour Wi-Fi Pass (Unlimited Data Usage) For $18 2. 5 Days Unlimited Wi-Fi Pass (non-consecutive day) for $39 3.1-Month Wi-Fi Pass (Unlimited Data Usage) for $98 more info: https://www.y5zone.net/en/Service/OTP_Introduce.aspx a really usefull ipod/phone app Link: http://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/hkfreewifi/id329710913?mt=8 App is Bilingual App is Bilingual

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#14 Post at 11-4-2010 14:37  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L QUOTE: Originally posted by jupkan at 11-4-2010 13:21 The wifi stick is good but from experience, anything other than text is really slow but it is better than nothing if you are in an area with no wifi hong kong has free wifi in most areas under &quo ... actually, i think it depends on the service provider. The 3 USB I bought is fantastic. I can download video and audio with ease. and fast. I'm sure they're are not universally good but the one I have is excellent and at HK$28/day it has really been convenient.

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#15 Post at 11-4-2010 19:24  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L Reply #14 TonyToro's post the one i had was really poor, guess you win some and u loose some. but it was really bad couldn't event load a simple youtube video. I remember the one i had, you had to sign on for 2 years or so

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#16 Post at 12-4-2010 10:12  Profile P.M.  Font size: S M L PCCW has wifi available in most of hong kong areas, I would just sign up with that, it's not really that expensive and much more reliable than the free wifi available in some malls, office buildings and such.

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