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I'm traveling to the UK soon, and I plan on buying a prepaid SIM when I get there. If I buy one from a vending machine at the airport or train station, what physical size SIM cards are typically available? I don't want to find out that none of them work in my phone.
My phone uses the micro-sim size.
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I'm traveling to the UK soon, and I plan on buying a prepaid SIM when I get there. If I buy one from a vending machine at the airport or train station, what physical size SIM cards are typically available? I don't want to find out that none of them work in my phone.
My phone uses the micro-sim size.
uk cellphones
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schadjo
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Note that though newsagents and supermarkets sell SIMs, I don't think I've seen a SIM vending machine in the UK.
– Mark Perryman
1 hour ago
2
I saw a SIM vending machine at heathrow terminal 5 yesterday (in baggage claim area IIRC), so they definitely exist. Probably only at some airports, and I didn't actually examine it so no idea what options are available.
– etmuse
1 hour ago
Theres also a vending machine as you exit T2 at Heathrow towards the car park (EE from memory)
– PeterI
34 mins ago
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up vote
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I'm traveling to the UK soon, and I plan on buying a prepaid SIM when I get there. If I buy one from a vending machine at the airport or train station, what physical size SIM cards are typically available? I don't want to find out that none of them work in my phone.
My phone uses the micro-sim size.
uk cellphones
asked 2 hours ago
schadjo
1213
I'm traveling to the UK soon, and I plan on buying a prepaid SIM when I get there. If I buy one from a vending machine at the airport or train station, what physical size SIM cards are typically available? I don't want to find out that none of them work in my phone.
My phone uses the micro-sim size.
uk cellphones
uk cellphones
asked 2 hours ago
schadjo
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schadjo
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schadjo
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schadjo
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schadjo
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Note that though newsagents and supermarkets sell SIMs, I don't think I've seen a SIM vending machine in the UK.
– Mark Perryman
1 hour ago
2
I saw a SIM vending machine at heathrow terminal 5 yesterday (in baggage claim area IIRC), so they definitely exist. Probably only at some airports, and I didn't actually examine it so no idea what options are available.
– etmuse
1 hour ago
Theres also a vending machine as you exit T2 at Heathrow towards the car park (EE from memory)
– PeterI
34 mins ago
add a comment |Â
2
Note that though newsagents and supermarkets sell SIMs, I don't think I've seen a SIM vending machine in the UK.
– Mark Perryman
1 hour ago
2
I saw a SIM vending machine at heathrow terminal 5 yesterday (in baggage claim area IIRC), so they definitely exist. Probably only at some airports, and I didn't actually examine it so no idea what options are available.
– etmuse
1 hour ago
Theres also a vending machine as you exit T2 at Heathrow towards the car park (EE from memory)
– PeterI
34 mins ago
2
2
Note that though newsagents and supermarkets sell SIMs, I don't think I've seen a SIM vending machine in the UK.
– Mark Perryman
1 hour ago
Note that though newsagents and supermarkets sell SIMs, I don't think I've seen a SIM vending machine in the UK.
– Mark Perryman
1 hour ago
2
2
I saw a SIM vending machine at heathrow terminal 5 yesterday (in baggage claim area IIRC), so they definitely exist. Probably only at some airports, and I didn't actually examine it so no idea what options are available.
– etmuse
1 hour ago
I saw a SIM vending machine at heathrow terminal 5 yesterday (in baggage claim area IIRC), so they definitely exist. Probably only at some airports, and I didn't actually examine it so no idea what options are available.
– etmuse
1 hour ago
Theres also a vending machine as you exit T2 at Heathrow towards the car park (EE from memory)
– PeterI
34 mins ago
Theres also a vending machine as you exit T2 at Heathrow towards the car park (EE from memory)
– PeterI
34 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Most likely it will be a SIM that can be a range of sizes (depending on how it is popped out).
I would be surprised if you couldn't find one that fit a micro SD slot.
For example EE (https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/getting-started-and-upgrading/activate-a-new-sim/what-size-sim-do-i-need):
Our SIMs are designed to include all three sizes – Nano and micro SIMs pop out of the middle of standard SIMs
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
1
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
2
down vote
In the worst case that you end up with only a nano-SIM, adaptors are easily available (e.g. from phone repair/unlocking shops, some supermarkets). I was in the same position (in the UK) as my old phone took a nano-SIM and my new one is dual SIM but the nano-SIM slot is needed for an SD card instead.
They are nearly always provided so you can push out the size you need, but I've found the perforations to vary within one card, so that it's too easy to push out the nano-SIM.
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
7
down vote
Most likely it will be a SIM that can be a range of sizes (depending on how it is popped out).
I would be surprised if you couldn't find one that fit a micro SD slot.
For example EE (https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/getting-started-and-upgrading/activate-a-new-sim/what-size-sim-do-i-need):
Our SIMs are designed to include all three sizes – Nano and micro SIMs pop out of the middle of standard SIMs
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
1
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
7
down vote
Most likely it will be a SIM that can be a range of sizes (depending on how it is popped out).
I would be surprised if you couldn't find one that fit a micro SD slot.
For example EE (https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/getting-started-and-upgrading/activate-a-new-sim/what-size-sim-do-i-need):
Our SIMs are designed to include all three sizes – Nano and micro SIMs pop out of the middle of standard SIMs
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
1
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
Most likely it will be a SIM that can be a range of sizes (depending on how it is popped out).
I would be surprised if you couldn't find one that fit a micro SD slot.
For example EE (https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/getting-started-and-upgrading/activate-a-new-sim/what-size-sim-do-i-need):
Our SIMs are designed to include all three sizes – Nano and micro SIMs pop out of the middle of standard SIMs
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
Most likely it will be a SIM that can be a range of sizes (depending on how it is popped out).
I would be surprised if you couldn't find one that fit a micro SD slot.
For example EE (https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/getting-started-and-upgrading/activate-a-new-sim/what-size-sim-do-i-need):
Our SIMs are designed to include all three sizes – Nano and micro SIMs pop out of the middle of standard SIMs
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
answered 1 hour ago
Mark Perryman
2,7371721
2,7371721
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
1
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
 |Â
show 2 more comments
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
1
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
Cool, thank you. Any prepaid SIMs you'd recommend?
– schadjo
1 hour ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
It really depends on where you're visiting and how you're using your phone in terms of voice/data. Use this coverage checker to check the regions for your visit. This should point you toward the carrier with the better signal - then work from there on your prepaid SIM package according to usage.
– Snow
36 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
I just recently bought a Vodaphone pay as you go SIM for a visitor -- can confirm this is the case, the SIM comes in all sizes with a series of wrapping rings around the smallest size, and so you just 'pop out' the appropriate size for your phone.
– davnicwil
29 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
@davnicwil Actually "micro" is the middle size - they go "nano", "micro", "standard" - so it will be a series of wrapping rings around the nano size.
– Martin Bonner
25 mins ago
1
1
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
What EE are calling "standard" is technically called "mini sim". The credit-card size outer plastic is the original full size.
– Peter Green
12 mins ago
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
2
down vote
In the worst case that you end up with only a nano-SIM, adaptors are easily available (e.g. from phone repair/unlocking shops, some supermarkets). I was in the same position (in the UK) as my old phone took a nano-SIM and my new one is dual SIM but the nano-SIM slot is needed for an SD card instead.
They are nearly always provided so you can push out the size you need, but I've found the perforations to vary within one card, so that it's too easy to push out the nano-SIM.
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
In the worst case that you end up with only a nano-SIM, adaptors are easily available (e.g. from phone repair/unlocking shops, some supermarkets). I was in the same position (in the UK) as my old phone took a nano-SIM and my new one is dual SIM but the nano-SIM slot is needed for an SD card instead.
They are nearly always provided so you can push out the size you need, but I've found the perforations to vary within one card, so that it's too easy to push out the nano-SIM.
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
In the worst case that you end up with only a nano-SIM, adaptors are easily available (e.g. from phone repair/unlocking shops, some supermarkets). I was in the same position (in the UK) as my old phone took a nano-SIM and my new one is dual SIM but the nano-SIM slot is needed for an SD card instead.
They are nearly always provided so you can push out the size you need, but I've found the perforations to vary within one card, so that it's too easy to push out the nano-SIM.
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
In the worst case that you end up with only a nano-SIM, adaptors are easily available (e.g. from phone repair/unlocking shops, some supermarkets). I was in the same position (in the UK) as my old phone took a nano-SIM and my new one is dual SIM but the nano-SIM slot is needed for an SD card instead.
They are nearly always provided so you can push out the size you need, but I've found the perforations to vary within one card, so that it's too easy to push out the nano-SIM.
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
answered 27 mins ago
Chris H
1,858821
1,858821
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
Fun fact: when nano-SIMs were only starting to show up, the problem was the other way round: your new iPhone accepted nano-SIMs, but your mini-SIM could not be popped out into a micro/nano-SIM. Russian cell-phone stores would offer a service to cut out the chip in your mini-SIM to nano-SIM form, using an appropriately shaped hole punch.
– LLlAMnYP
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Note that though newsagents and supermarkets sell SIMs, I don't think I've seen a SIM vending machine in the UK.
– Mark Perryman
1 hour ago
2
I saw a SIM vending machine at heathrow terminal 5 yesterday (in baggage claim area IIRC), so they definitely exist. Probably only at some airports, and I didn't actually examine it so no idea what options are available.
– etmuse
1 hour ago
Theres also a vending machine as you exit T2 at Heathrow towards the car park (EE from memory)
– PeterI
34 mins ago