I’m visiting for two weeks and roaming prices are insane, I’m considering getting a prepaid SIM-card. Can I easily grab one in any shop, e.g. at the airport/Walmart? What are the prices? Unlimited data would be nice, but I can survive with a few GBs too, I’d probably need it mainly for navigation.
The best and cheapest option for you would be to have whoever you’re staying with in the US set up an account with Mint Mobile. For $5 they will send a ready-to-go SIM to their address so it’ll be there waiting for you. They use T-Mobile’s network and you can sign up for month-to-month service, cancelled at any time with no hidden fees. Unlimited text, call and Internet for one month is something like $25. All total, with the SIM, you’re looking at $30 for your phone service while here. You won’t find any pre-paid, non-contract service cheaper. I’ve been using Mint for around 4 years now and they’re fantastic! Hope you have a great time and trip while you’re here in the States!
Hey im also a customer but mint isnt a monthly service, you pay something like 60ish dollars for the first 3 months in advance then you choose now long you will pay in advance afterwards, being that op is only staying for 2 weeks it doesnt really make sense to do this. The starter kit that you described only offers 250mbs of data, 250 mins of talk and 250 text messages too so that might be a pain for op.