07-12-2015 06:16 PM - edited 01-04-2022 01:46 PM
Also, will I need a micro or nano format of SIM for my Moto G phone? Do I continue to pay for my monthly plan while abroad?
07-15-2015 01:12 PM
07-15-2015 12:04 AM
I purchased it at Public Mobile in downtown Toronto. I imagine it is locked?
07-14-2015 11:25 PM
Depends what countries exactly and how long but I assume Asia, and have used Telestial and NTT DoCoMo Japan before. So...
1) Check out example links - watch data prices and check WiFi maps and hotel access where you go.
http://service.ocn.ne.jp/mobile/one/visitor/en/
http://www.telestial.com/sim_regional.php?ID=AS
http://www.onesimcard.com/international-sim-card/
Airport kiosks can also have local SIMs just check travel blogs or search.
2) Keep your plan. Especially older ones!
3) Your Moto G is a 3G phone, but has decent support for several bands at Asian carriers. Some countries there use different LTE bands anyhow so a newer north american phone can be dropping to 3G in many cases. Yours supports:
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
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http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g-5831.php
4) Your phone uses Micro SIM cards. If you end up with a Nano somehow you will need an adaptor to slot it into your Moto. A local retailer or eBay for a few dollars you are ready to travel.
Have a safe trip. Next trip PM will have a great international roaming plan for you let's hope!
07-14-2015 10:27 PM
I am travelling to Fiji, Japan, Australia, India, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Greece, Spain, Malta. I have a Moto G first generation I think. The box definitely does not say second or third generation so I assume it must be first gen. Can you also tell me if it is 3G? Sorry for my multiple posts with the same questions!
07-14-2015 10:24 PM
One of the travel guides I am reading about Japan asks me to check if my phone is 3G and if I will need a nano or beta sim card. I have not heard micro sim card yet. Would you happen to know if I need nano or beta?
07-14-2015 10:23 PM
Right, so whichever countries I go to I purchase SIM cards there and load them in my Moto G? Is it as simple as that?
07-14-2015 10:18 PM
Thanks for the response that I ought to use iRoam but I see it is for use in the U.S., Canada and Mexico only. I have more questions:
1)Can you suggest any other provider since I am going to other countries as listed in my subject?
2) I need some direction about my present plan with Public Mobile. Do I keep paying my plan and tap in to wifi abroad and purchase SIM cards in the countries I am travelling to? What have others done please?
3) Is my Moto G (first generation) a 3G model phone?
4) I am being asked whether I need a beta or nano SIM card in Japan. Can anyone answer this please?
thanks again.
07-14-2015 10:15 AM
07-14-2015 09:54 AM
You could also buy a world sim from iRoam; http://iroam.com. Likely not the cheapest way, especially for data, but convenient.
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07-12-2015 06:19 PM
Public Mobile is a prepaid service and they do not offer ROAMING outside Canada.
You can stop your payment for a maximum of 90 days before your account and phone number are deleted.
Where did you purchase your Moto G ?
If it's factory unlocked, you're good. Else, you will have to buy an IMEI unlock code to use a SIM card from another carrier.