Call sim verses Data sim

[Anonymous]

I have just purchased a Sim free Sony Xperia Z3 tablet model SGP621 which has 3G & 4G capabilities. I would like some advice on which sim to put in it. I know it needs a nano sim, but do I need a call sim or data sim? My mobile contract with O2 is PAYG using the same sim card as supplied with my original Nokia which was with BT Cellnet. I have never been one for making calls or sending texts (less than 100 in a Year), so PAYG suits me fine as I use Wi-Fi in the main for data access. I want to keep my existing mobile for making calls in the UK as it is more handy to carry. However I do envisage using the tablet to send text messages particularly when overseas on holiday where Wi-Fi can be hit and miss.

Ideally I would like to have the same mobile no, so I was thinking of getting a call nano sim and transfer the existing credit and number from my old BT Cellnet sim to the new one so that I can send & receive text's on the tablet  when overseas and then get a sim adapter so that I can put the new sim into my old mobile as this is more portable when in the UK. However it has been suggested that I need a data sim for the tablet as opposed to a call sim. If I choose this option is it possible send & receive texts from one and also make phone calls if required in an emergency? 

[Cairdeas]

Lol  that's cool. Some things aren't as straightforward as one might think x

[Cleoriff]

Have a look at this app @Cairdeas. Lets you send and receive text to tablets etc...Mighty Text..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms&hl=en_GB

[Cairdeas]

Interesting.. Thanks @Cleoriff off to look x

Lol.. Your device isn't compatible. Isn't that always the way!  x

[Cleoriff]

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@Cairdeas wrote:

Interesting.. Thanks @Cleoriff off to look x

Lol.. Your device isn't compatible. Isn't that always the way!  x

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Pah...I got quite excited for a minute there.....

I expect @MI5 or @jonsie will know of an app that will be useful....

[Cairdeas]

Thank you bud. Maybe it's because it has no sim in yet Off to read now. Night x

[jonsie]

Mightytext isn't a stand alone messaging app. You download it to you pc and then link both the sim and the tablet to it. 

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Mightytext isn't a stand alone messaging app. You download it to you pc and then link both the sim and the tablet to it. 

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Yeah that's how I understood it @jonsie (I know......ME!!)

[MI5]

Google hangouts for texting on tablet and a three or Giffgaff sim for data.

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:
Google hangouts for texting on tablet and a three or Giffgaff sim for data.

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Thanks Rich...:smileywink:

[Cairdeas]

Thanks all. You guys are the best! X