Customers often highlight the ease of use and the convenience of the SIM card included in the Bring Your Own Phone SIM Kit + Airtime. Many appreciate the straightforward setup process and the ability to use their own phones with the service. Positive feedback also mentions the network quality. However, some customers experienced compatibility issues, particularly with certain phone models.
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Pros mentioned:
Sim card
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Verizon
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Card very easy to use. I bought for my son for Christmas. I took him off my plan and saving a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Difficult
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This is a difficult product to use. This is not a pop-in SIM card and use product. I used an unlocked phone and couldn't get it to work. I called Verizon and they told me the product could only be used in Verizon approved phones specifically for month by month phone plans. I'm only giving it a 4 because the customer service representative spent two hours working with Verizon to get it working. It worked but we both received a lot of random phone calls from telemarketers and sales. The whole thing was a big but necessary annoyance for our vacation to the United States.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works, But Worth It?
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Certainly does what it says on the package - but this being Verizon, you get half the data for 25% more expense. Sure, the reception is better here and there, but I will probably go back to T-Mobile as soon as I can get an unlocked phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
serves its purpose
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i purchased this for an htc dna, (yes). it was a little difficult to get the sim card to seat in the plastic adapter which was slightly warped. the annoying part was registering and activating the code on verizon's website which is not intuitive. i also think it is expensive for just 2GB of high speed data and does not include calling to canada. i have to use apps or pay more for the convenience of communicating internationally.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Huge, fast network. Easy to bring your own device.
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I bought this sim-card kit for my wife, who is a field biologist who needed service in an area of southeast Arizona that is not covered by anyone but Verizon. Although Verizon's pre-paid network is smaller than its postpaid one, she had no trouble getting service. Shortly before her trip, we bought this sim card and attempted to set it up on-line. Due to a SNAFU with Verizon's website, the SIM card failed to activate. We went into Best Buy that morning to exchange it, an operation that is not easy to do without a manager. We then activated the SIM card over the phone with Verizon while in store (just in case something similar happened). We had no problems activating this time, and she was able to use the phone with no trouble in the Arizona desert where all other cell service was unavailable.
It is great that SIM kits exist and it is so easy to setup and maintain pre-paid plans on your own device.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Prepaid for beginners
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My first time ever using prepaid and the ease of setting everything up was very smooth. Good thing is if you don't like using one prepaid carrier you can switch to another as long as you have an unlocked phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Network
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Testing
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I bought this sim package to test out Verizon wireless network signal. I successfully came up to my conclusion before moving to Verizon. I recommend everyone to always try out a prepay before moving to a new network on plan. It helps big time!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Overall Great
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Product is wonderful. Only con is when I asked if it's easily adjustable to a smaller load size I was told "Absolutely, it will clearly state smaller load"...not so, you only have the option to have a lighter 'soil' level. Never really sure if it's proper to the load size I need. Otherwise love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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I went from a contract to a prepaid and I love it,
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy setup
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easy setup when transferring onto my existing phone because i had limited coverage in the area i was going to be in. Unfortunately coverage was limited with verizon also in that area :-( , but otherwise great
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great No Contract Plan
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Simple transfer from my old carrier to verizon prepay. My number was transferred instantly and was using verizon service before I left the store(may depend on who your carrier is). I got the 2 GB $45($49 and change after tax) a month plan and you get 1 extra GB after setting up auto pay. Affordable price for reliable service.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Network, Sim card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Love the fact that you get Verizon and it's prepaid you can go anywhere
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good Prepaid
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This Verizon Prepaid card works well with unlocked phones that support Verizon like the Nexus 6, Moto X Pure Edition, and iPhone. I don't recommend starting this prepaid service with unlocked phones, instead use a Verizon phone because the system won't recognize the unlocked phones. You won't be able to use MyVerizon so use a Verizon phone to activate this service.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sim card
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect for what its needed for
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Came with everything needed, that being the SIM card and the first months Payment.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It works
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Satisfied with service in assisting me to choose the correct product. I was able to install SIM card for iPhone 5c with ease. Needed additional assistance getting activated after purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Does the job
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I had a hard time trying to activate it. It's best to just call the number instead of doing the installation when it pops up on the screen after you insert the SIM card or doing it online
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple, Painless, and Worked Great
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I recently purchased this to use for a new phone that I had gotten and I was interested in having a month to month since this was going to be a secondary phone.
I've never tried this type of setup before, but I was pleasantly surprised as to how easy it was. Within 10 minutes I was up and running with a newly created Verizon Account.
The sim card came with adapters for the different kinds of slots, although I didn't have to worry about this, nice that the option was there.
Verizon coverage in my area is very good - so I can only speak for myself that I experienced great coverage along with high speeds on that connection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verizon, I'm back!!
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I will never leave Verizon again and this kit was so easy to use. One call and that was all. I also purchase the Moto G5 Plus!! Great combination.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy peezy!
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It was simple and time saving to click and buy online and in the blink of an eye my item was ready for pick up! That's why I love my Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great price for pre-paid service.
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Service was easy to set up. My phone was working within 15 minutes.