Data SIM in Japan

[lilmspurfic]

Hi

I am travelling to Japan next month for 3 weeks. Can anyone recommend a Data SIM for use whilst I’m there? Thank you.

[jonsie]

You would be better off with a Japanese sim. I bought one there because O2 was virtually unusable when I went.

[lilmspurfic]

My phone’s on contract to O2 so am I still able to use a Japanese data SIM?

[jonsie]

Yes as long as your phone is unlocked. O2 haven't locked their phones for a couple of years so just try another UK network sim in the phone. If by any chance it is locked to O2 then follow this link to get it unlocked.

Guide: Unlocking an O2 phone to use a different SIM card 

[Marjo]

Hey there @lilmspurfic , I hope you got all the information you needed about using data in Japan, but don't hesitate to come back to ask if you have any additional questions. Hope you have a lovely time in Japan!

Thanks for all the advice above @jonsie ! 

[lilmspurfic]

Thank you.

[jonsie]

Enjoy Japan 

[MI5]

@lilmspurfic 

Another option for an unlocked phone is a World Sim https://www.worldsim.com/

This has the advantage of giving you a UK number so people at home can call you without extortionate charges. 
Ive used one for years all over the World and always had good coverage and data speeds. 

[lilmspurfic]

Thank you.

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:

@lilmspurfic 

Another option for an unlocked phone is a World Sim https://www.worldsim.com/

This has the advantage of giving you a UK number so people at home can call you without extortionate charges. 
Ive used one for years all over the World and always had good coverage and data speeds. 

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@MI5 

Would this have been useful for my grandson? I'm not talking about whilst on the cruise ship obviously., but when he lands in strange Caribbean islands?