Using Dutch mobile phone in America
Does Dutch mobile phone work in USA?
Dutch mobile phones can be used to make calls and use the internet in the United States. Calls can be received and made on them. Apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Google Maps can also be used without any problems. Everything that can be done with a mobile phone in the Netherlands can also be done while staying in America. Just be careful with the data and call costs if you are going to use your Dutch phone in the USA, as these can add up considerably. A handy solution for this is a prepaid SIM card for USA.
Prepaid SIM card for America
Due to roaming charges that apply outside Europe, travellers are often faced with high bills afterwards for using the mobile phone with the Dutch subscription in America. It is then mainly data costs that add up considerably. Simple actions such as WhatsApp, navigation, YouTube and the like become unexpectedly very expensive. To avoid high bills, you can use a local prepaid sim USA during your trip to America .
How prepaid sim USA works
With a local US prepaid SIM card in your phone, you get access to local networks like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile USA throughout the USA, and at favourable local rates. A local SIM card USA offers a low-cost solution for mobile calling and internet in the United States.
Order a SIM card USA
You can order a SIM card for USA even before leaving for the United States on the Airport Telecom site . You can pick up the sim in the shop at Schiphol Airport or have it delivered to your home for free. We offer a choice of two prepaid SIM cards for USA: the 12GB SIM card USA and the SIM card USA Unlimited. Tips to help you choose the right sim can be found in our blog Which sim card for America is the best.