Local SIM for dummies


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Posted by Melly on Tuesday, 27. August 2013 at 09:35 Bali Time:

In Reply to: better if buying a local posted by bogden on Sunday, 25. August 2013 at 11:06 Bali Time:

No doubt this information is available if I trawled through old posts but hoping you can tell me now...

Excuse my extreme ignorance but I've always used global roaming until TPG decide they want me to pay $500 before I go to cover any costs, so...

Is it as easy as just buying one at a shop and bunging it in my phone?
Do you get a different number provided with the new SIM?
Does the new SIM affect any apps, numbers and photos I have on my iPhone?
Is data usually included in SIMs in Bali (not really important but handy to know).
What's a good amount to get ? I usually just send and receive SMSs and rarely make calls.

As I said, sorry about the derrr questions but it's all new to me. Thanks for your help.


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