Stay connected with our J-1 SIM Card

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ABOUT THE SIM CARD

All the advantages of having our U.S. SIM Card

Don’t spend your money on expensive roaming charges just to stay connected during your U.S. stay with your beloved at home! Why restrict yourself to the office and home WiFi? With our J-1 SIM Card, you get unlimited access, a powerful, reliable communication across the U.S. — without paying roaming fees or the typical 2-year contract.

Be a real local with a local U.S. phone number and all-time connected to the internet.

Make sure you order a SIM Card before you travel in the US next time. Make unlimited calls as you want. Look up travel schedules online, order a UBER or navigate with google maps. Find a great restaurant nearby. Check the weather. Post pics on Facebook. Don’t forget to call Mom at home. All international calls from your J-1 SIM Card are conveniently direct dial and also, unlimited.

Get the flexibility you need with this month to month contract. Comfortably auto-renew until you cancel your plan 10 days before.

We either ship the SIM Card free of cost with your DS-2019 or in a separate letter to your address. Order your SIM Card at least 2 weeks before you depart to the U.S.

Choose your plan

PLAN 6GB

T-Mobile
  • Unlimited Nationwide Talk
  • 6 GB Data at 4G LTE, then 2G
  • Unlimited International SMS
  • Free Roaming to many countries
  • Area code of your choice
  • 30 days contract

40 USD

PLAN Unlimited

T-Mobile
  • Unlimited Nationwide Talk
  • Unlimited Nationwide SMS
  • Unlimited Data at 4G LTE
  • Unlimited International SMS
  • Free Roaming in Canada and Mexico
  • Area code of your choice
  • 30 days contract

50 USD

PLAN 4GB

AT&T
  • Unlimited Nationwide Talk
  • 4 GB Data at 4G LTE, then 2G
  • Unlimited International SMS
  • Free Roaming to many countries
  • Area code of your choice
  • 30 days contract

40 USD

PLAN 8GB

AT&T
  • Unlimited Nationwide Talk
  • 8 GB Data at 4G LTE, then 2G
  • Unlimited International SMS
  • Free Roaming to many countries
  • Area code of your choice
  • 30 days contract

50 USD

No long-term contract, Only 30 days, Auto-renew until you cancel
No credit check, Cancel anytime, No worries

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE J-1 SIM CARD

Any more questions? Check out our FAQs!

Who can use the J-1 SIM Card service?

Mostly all types of travelers can use this SIM Card during their stay in the U.S. All types of visas are welcome (B-1/2, J-1/2, F-1/2, M-1, HB and all US-inbound work/study travelers). With this month to month contract, you are very flexible during your stay.

How do I order a SIM Card?

Fill out the form below to order a SIM Card and we will ship the SIM Card to your indicated address if you are not a program participant.

All program participants will automatically receive their SIM Card with their DS-2019 packet.

Which provider should I prefer T-Mobile or AT&T?

We recommend you order one of the Plans from T-Mobile. The most popular Plan is the UNLIMITED. With T-Mobile, you get also an App for your smartphone.

Please choose AT&T if you stay in rural areas in the U.S. only.

When can I start using the service?

You will be able to start using this service as soon as you arrive in the United States. The service, while active, will NOT work until you first arrive in the United States. Most customers insert the SIM Card into their smartphone during the flight to the U.S. in order to have internet with the speed of 4G upon arrival.

Do I have to go back online every month to pay monthly?

No. With submitting your credit card your plan is activated as long you cancel. The payment system will charge your card automatically every month. Every month you can change your credit card, your plan or cancel the service. With T-Mobile, you can control the payment over the App.

Is there an App?

Yes, for the T-Mobile SIM Card and Plans!

To install the app please visit:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tracfone.simplemobile.myaccount&hl=en
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simple-mobile-my-account/id960069688?mt=8

This app allows you to check balance, expiration date, data usage, remaining balance, and even recharge the account.

For the AT&T App please visit:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tracfone.net10.myaccount&hl=en
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/net-10-my-account/id960091021?mt=8

From where and when do I get my SIM Card?

Participants of our visa program will automatically receive a SIM Card with their DS-2019 packet. Feel free to activate on your account before you depart to the U.S.

All non-pogram participants can order a SIM Card with us and activate it before departing to the U.S.

Can I also get a Nano SIM CARD for my iPhone?

The SIM Card contains the Standard, Micro and Nano Card. You can notch the size you need.

I'm not a participant of the J1-Visa.com programs, can I order as well?

All participants will receive a SIM CARD automatically with the DS-2019. You will find the SIM Card in the UPS envelope. If you participate in a GACC California visa program you can also use the SIM CARD Request Form in your Account.

If you are not in one of our programs you can nonetheless order a card for your stay and expect the same service as one of our participants.

I can’t get a signal where I’m located.

Normally in all big cities, you needn’t worry about a bad signal. If you stay in a rural area and you don’t have a strong signal write us an email. If possible we will gladly change your SIM Card and set you up with a different provider, for example with AT&T.

What are the destinations for unlimited international calls?

You can have unlimited international calls in over 60+ international destination with this SIM CARD. This means no extra cost. Here is a list of the destinations you can call for free: (M) = mobile numbers included

American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria (M), Bangladesh (M), Belgium, Bermuda (M), Brazil (M), Bulgaria, Canada (M), Chile, China (M), Colombia (M), Costa Riga, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark (M), Dominican Republic, Estonia, France (M), Germany (M), Greece (M), Guadeloupe (M), Hungary (M), Iceland (M), India (M), Indonesia, Irland, Israel (M), Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Kuxembourg (M), Malaysia (M), Malta, Mexico (M), Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands (M), New Zealand (M), Norway (M), Panama, Paraguay, Peru (M), Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore (M), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea (M), Spain (M), Sweden (M), Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand (M), United Kingdom (M), Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela

How do I start a International call from the US?

If you are in the US just dial 011 + country code + city code + phone number.

Here are some examples: A call from the US to Germany: 01149xxxxxxxx or a call from the US to South Korea 011822xxxxxxx

I'm supposed to fly to the US today. Where's my new number?

We strongly recommend activating 14 days prior to your departure. You will receive an email confirmation within 1 days after activation. The advantage is that we will send your U.S. phone number before you leave your home country and you will have time to share your U.S. number with family and friends.

What is the minimum contract duration?

The minimum activation time is 30 days. If you only like to use it for one month then you have to cancel the plan before the 30 days end. If you don’t cancel your plan will be renewed for the next 30 days and your submitted credit card will be charged. At this time we don’t offer shorter plans than 30 days.

I am going to New York. Can I get a phone number with the New York area code?

We can set up your plan with a designated area code only at the point of activation. The activation form has a field for your desired area code and the area code cannot be changed during an active plan and number. If you like a phone number with a special area code fill in a city, region or a preferred area code when submitting your activation.

How can I contact you? I have more questions.

You can reach us via email info @ gaccca.org. You also can use our online chat in the right lower corner on this page and chat with us.

REQUEST YOUR SIM CARD

Please send us your request at least 14 days before your departure