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[tvh13]

I went to purchase an AIS SIM for my iPhone last night and I was told that there are different SIMS that support different services and that I need a special SIM in order to get internet.

Would someone mind steering me in the right direction in terms of what I need?

Thanks

[gotlost]

The advise given you is correct but to be safe you need to go to an AIS office and check with them for the proper SIM card.

[Kitsch22]

Sounds as though you want a NetSim. The right direction:

<http://www.12call.ais.co.th/en/Content/Simcard/simNetsim210.html>

Available from any TeleWiz shop.

Actually you can (I think) use any of the OnetoCall SIMs and then change to one of the Net packages by calling  1175 and speaking to one of their (excellent) English-speaking agents

Edited by Kitsch22, 2009-11-21 13:40:21.

[monty]

Wrong info.

All the AIS One2Call simcards allow internet access and on all of them you can get the different packages (*138 for the automated system, or 1175 and ask the operators).

Although indeed there is a so-called net-sim. This is some kind of promo on this simcard where you pay monthly 99 Baht and get 30 hours of access. Also, a 100 Baht top up gives you a full month of validity (as opposed to only 10 days when topping regular One2Call sim cards up with 100 Baht)

[HDRIDER]

HI
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[Kitsch22]

monty, on 2009-11-21 07:53:17, said:

Wrong info.

All the AIS One2Call simcards allow internet access and on all of them you can get the different packages (*138 for the automated system, or 1175 and ask the operators).

Although indeed there is a so-called net-sim. This is some kind of promo on this simcard where you pay monthly 99 Baht and get 30 hours of access. Also, a 100 Baht top up gives you a full month of validity (as opposed to only 10 days when topping regular One2Call sim cards up with 100 Baht)

The One2Call NetSim represents the best PAYG value for money that I have been able to find (more accurately their "Internet Lover" package). I use two of them in tandem and if 60 hours proves inadequate for any month just top up one of them with a further 20 hours for 107 baht.

[grahamhc]

I am confused.  I went into Tukcom in Pattaya to the Telewiz counter.  Asked for a Net-SIM. She gave me a FREEDOM SIM, which she recommended for Internet use. It was 400 Baht and valid for one month only.  I asked if I can renew via ATM, like my normal phone. She said not possible and I would have to come back to their counter to recharge.

This would be difficult, as it is for a friend up country near Udon, who has no internet access, so want to try an EDGE Gizmo in his PC.

(No TV or Telephone lines in his village, he tells me. Happy will not work, but I-2-call does.)

Looks like back to the Drawing Board.....

[Kitsch22]

grahamhc, on 2009-11-21 17:50:55, said:

I am confused.  I went into Tukcom in Pattaya to the Telewiz counter.  Asked for a Net-SIM. She gave me a FREEDOM SIM, which she recommended for Internet use. It was 400 Baht and valid for one month only.  I asked if I can renew via ATM, like my normal phone. She said not possible and I would have to come back to their counter to recharge.

This would be difficult, as it is for a friend up country near Udon, who has no internet access, so want to try an EDGE Gizmo in his PC.

(No TV or Telephone lines in his village, he tells me. Happy will not work, but I-2-call does.)

Looks like back to the Drawing Board..... :(

A pity. IMHO you should have insisted on a NetSim. If you have not opened it, take it back and change it. If you have opened it, ring the callcentre on 1175 and I am optimistic that they will tell you how to switch the SIM to their Internet Lover package at the appropriate time.

[grahamhc]

Kitsch22, on 2009-11-22 03:14:21, said:

grahamhc, on 2009-11-21 17:50:55, said:

I am confused.  I went into Tukcom in Pattaya to the Telewiz counter.  Asked for a Net-SIM. She gave me a FREEDOM SIM, which she recommended for Internet use. It was 400 Baht and valid for one month only.  
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A pity. IMHO you should have insisted on a NetSim. If you have not opened it, take it back and change it. If you have opened it, ring the callcentre on 1175 and I am optimistic that they will tell you how to switch the SIM to their Internet Lover package at the appropriate time.

The Salesgirl took my money, opened the package, pressed out the SIM, put it in another mobile and did a lot of key strokes, then put the SIM back in the card with sticky tape.  I thought all this very unusual.

Looks like you cannot even trust the "Big Boys" aroud here.    I will try what you suggested. Many Thanks.  

My friend cancelled his visit down here, so the card is half way thought it validity.  May have to write this off to experience!  

[monty]

That's weird. The freedom sim card should cost 50 Baht, not 400!

And you can top up any one2call simcard through ATM's (definitely through Bkk Bank atm using a be1st atm card)

The freedom sim is actually quite good as you can choose (and switch) between different promotion schemes, so you should be able to find something that fits you and keep overall expenses low...

http://www.12call.ai...simFreedom.html