https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident
can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice
versa.
On 2026-04-23 09:54, micky wrote:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-
d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data
only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
 China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident
can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right?  And vice
versa.
In 2018 I bought a SIM card on Amazon before flying to Canada. Worked
fine.
In 2023 I did the same, but worked badly (I don't remember why,
but I can find out my notes, perhaps), and had to buy another SIM
locally from Bell-Canada.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident
can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice
versa.
On 23.04.26 09:54, micky wrote:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data
only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident
can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice
versa.
Why should I care to buy a foreign SIM? Nobody knows this number and
nowadays a lot of basic services (banking for instance) are tied to the regular number at home.
My contract with the service provider allows me everything flat for all
of Europe, Turkey, Canada and the USA including overseas territories.
All this for CHF 46.95/month. The provider is a subsidiary of Swisscom.
I guess that exists in other countries as well. Those countries that are
not covered flat, packages can be bought for more or less reasonable
prices for a limited period of time as addon.
On 2026-04-23 22:01, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
On 23.04.26 09:54, micky wrote:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data
only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident
can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice
versa.
Why should I care to buy a foreign SIM? Nobody knows this number and
nowadays a lot of basic services (banking for instance) are tied to the
regular number at home.
Not a problem. That's why phones have dual SIMs.
My contract with the service provider allows me everything flat for all
of Europe, Turkey, Canada and the USA including overseas territories.
Mine does not.
All this for CHF 46.95/month. The provider is a subsidiary of Swisscom.
I guess that exists in other countries as well. Those countries that are
not covered flat, packages can be bought for more or less reasonable
prices for a limited period of time as addon.
No, I can not buy flat packages for Canada at a reasonable price from my provider.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
On 23.04.26 22:37, Carlos E.R. wrote:[...]
Not a problem. That's why phones have dual SIMs.
The worst of all solutions. That is why Google and Apple do not sell
these cripples.
On 23.04.26 22:37, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2026-04-23 22:01, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
On 23.04.26 09:54, micky wrote:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data >>>> only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident >>>> can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice
versa.
Why should I care to buy a foreign SIM? Nobody knows this number and
nowadays a lot of basic services (banking for instance) are tied to the
regular number at home.
Not a problem. That's why phones have dual SIMs.
The worst of all solutions. That is why Google and Apple do not sell
these cripples.
My contract with the service provider allows me everything flat for all
of Europe, Turkey, Canada and the USA including overseas territories.
Mine does not.
All this for CHF 46.95/month. The provider is a subsidiary of Swisscom.
I guess that exists in other countries as well. Those countries that are >>> not covered flat, packages can be bought for more or less reasonable
prices for a limited period of time as addon.
No, I can not buy flat packages for Canada at a reasonable price from my
provider.
Why is Spain lagging the rest of the world so much in mobile communication?
micky, 2026-04-23 09:54:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data
only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often
extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
E-SIM providers which cover many countries exist. For example:
<https://www.airalo.com>
<https://worldwideesim.com>
And also services which find a SIM provider for you:
<https://simpackers.com>
So there is usually no need to buy a SIM as tourist in the country where
you are. You can get an E-SIM or a SIM before you start your travel.
And China for example is covered by the "Asia" package of Arialo:
<https://www.airalo.com/asia-esim>
On 2026-04-24 03:13, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
On 23.04.26 22:37, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2026-04-23 22:01, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
On 23.04.26 09:54, micky wrote:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data >>>>> only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often >>>>> extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident >>>>> can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice >>>>> versa.
Why should I care to buy a foreign SIM? Nobody knows this number and
nowadays a lot of basic services (banking for instance) are tied to the >>>> regular number at home.
Not a problem. That's why phones have dual SIMs.
The worst of all solutions. That is why Google and Apple do not sell
these cripples.
Which is why professionals don't buy them. They need two sims: one for personal use, another for the company. :-P
On 2026-04-24 03:13, J�rg Lorenz wrote:
On 23.04.26 22:37, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2026-04-23 22:01, J�rg Lorenz wrote:
On 23.04.26 09:54, micky wrote:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=are+there+countries+where+tourists+cannot+buy+a+sim
Yes, either can't or very difficult. Mentions Peru, India, Japan (data >>>> only), Pakistan, sometimes Brazil or South Africa
China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan require mandatory, often >>>> extensive registration processes that can make obtaining a SIM as a
tourist cumbersome
CAnada 6 years ago, haven't read about now. But I think a USA resident >>>> can use his USA sim as if they were 18 more states, right? And vice >>>> versa.
Why should I care to buy a foreign SIM? Nobody knows this number and
nowadays a lot of basic services (banking for instance) are tied to the >>> regular number at home.
Not a problem. That's why phones have dual SIMs.
The worst of all solutions. That is why Google and Apple do not sell
these cripples.
Which is why professionals don't buy them. They need two sims: one for personal use, another for the company. :-P
My contract with the service provider allows me everything flat for all >>> of Europe, Turkey, Canada and the USA including overseas territories.
Mine does not.
All this for CHF 46.95/month. The provider is a subsidiary of Swisscom. >>> I guess that exists in other countries as well. Those countries that are >>> not covered flat, packages can be bought for more or less reasonable
prices for a limited period of time as addon.
No, I can not buy flat packages for Canada at a reasonable price from my >> provider.
Why is Spain lagging the rest of the world so much in mobile communication?
ha, ha.
Indeed, it has absolutely nothing to do with 'lagging', but with flexibility, price, cost, etc., etc.. For example, for a little over
what Jörg spends more in a month, I paid my bill for the last *two
years*! [1] (Single-SIM? :-)) Apples to oranges!? :-)
[1] No, mine is not typical use, that's the whole point.
On 24.04.26 17:10, Frank Slootweg wrote:
Indeed, it has absolutely nothing to do with 'lagging', but with flexibility, price, cost, etc., etc.. For example, for a little over
what J�rg spends more in a month, I paid my bill for the last *two
years*! [1] (Single-SIM? :-)) Apples to oranges!? :-)
[1] No, mine is not typical use, that's the whole point.
You are missing the whole point and the topic like so often.
Am 24.04.26 um 11:09 schrieb Carlos E.R.:[...]
Which is why professionals don't buy them. They need two sims: one for
personal use, another for the company. :-P
Perhaps in Spain but I doubt it strongly. Exactly this kind of use
strictly forbids Dual-SIM. Companies want to manage their own phones themselves.
I'm working in highly security sensitive areas and I can tell you: An absolute no go.
schrieb Carlos E.R.:Where security is an issue, sure you ban BYOD; but plenty of workplaces
Which is why professionals don't buy [iPhones]. They need two sims: one for >> personal use, another for the company. :-P
Perhaps in Spain but I doubt it strongly. Exactly this kind of use
strictly forbids Dual-SIM. Companies want to manage their own phones themselves.
I'm working in highly security sensitive areas and I can tell you: An absolute no go.
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