You might think you don’t need another SIM card because travel is so curtailed due to COVID. However, local SIM cards have also become important in the fight against the virus.

There is no WIFI in the quarantine camps and although 2G cards are available, it takes two days to apply for one. But don't worry, we've sourced some powerful, fast and fun SIM cards for video communication, live streaming and video gaming.

 

Benefits of using a SIM card

 

Long activation period and ready at any time

Even if you have a subscription plan, you don't have to worry about using your SIM card immediately after you buy it. A SIM card offers a long activation period, and the amount of data is deducted only when used. You can add more data or use it as a backup to go online. So there will always be many occasions to use it.

Plug-and-play for more convenience

Most SIM cards auto switch on when inserted into your mobile phone. Simply follow the instructions on the pack, enter the code and use.

No contract and no tunnel fee

All SIM cards are in fact prepaid stored-value cards which include calling and texting with no contract period, and no tunnel fees. Reload or replace your card when you run out of data instead of resetting the limit every month. It’s great value-for-money!

Portable WIFI with router

When travelling abroad, you can buy a WIFI “egg”, plug it into your phone card and share it with your companions. You can also use it locally as it works on the same principle. Share with friends and family in Hong Kong.

If you live in a village house or a building, that does not have access to a fibre optic internet. Service, you can buy a SIM card one with a router that can be plugged into a card to share broadband directly over an LTE network.

You need to evaluate your data usage and choose the right SIM card plan, but it's a good solution to the problem of slow Internet access. We’ve got recommendations on a few pluggable routers for you at the end.