The Good: For travelers like me who dread roaming charges, this SIM was a lifesaver in LA. Activation took 2 minutes—just pop it in, follow the portal steps, and boom! I had 5G data for Google Maps and Instagram. The unlimited calls to 100+ countries meant I could guilt-free spam my mom with "Wish you were here!" texts.

The Bad: Coverage is patchy—like a Wi-Fi signal in a basement. In Manhattan, my friend got stuck with zero bars (cue frantic café-hopping for free Wi-Fi). Also, spam calls? Ugh. One reviewer got 20 a day—Lyca definitely needs to filter those.

Pro Tip: Double-check phone compatibility! My Samsung A70 failed (RIP), but it worked flawlessly in a borrowed iPhone. Alaska users: skip this—it’s dead there despite T-Mobile’s "partner network" claims.

Verdict: At $29 for 60 days, it’s budget gold if you stick to major cities. Just pack patience for spotty service and maybe a spam-call blocker.