All major carriers Activation in 10 min Number porting

SIM cards & phone plans in Brighton Beach.

Unlimited talk, text, mobile internet — plus serious international calling plans for the Brighton Beach community. T-Mobile, Verizon, Simple Mobile, Ultra Mobile, Lyca Mobile, H2O Wireless — we activate any of them in about 10 minutes at A&S Digital Wireless on Coney Island Ave.

Brighton Beach SIM & plans

Built for a community that calls overseas.

Brighton Beach is “Little Odessa” for a reason — Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Tajik, Kazakh, Georgian, Azerbaijani families with deep ties back home and weekly calls to family members on the other side of the world. A standard U.S. carrier plan isn’t designed for that. We carry the carriers that ARE built for international calling, plus the major U.S. networks for everyday use. Walk into 3070 Coney Island Ave with your phone, walk out activated and ready in about 10 minutes.

We also handle number porting — if you want to switch from T-Mobile to Lyca Mobile but keep your phone number, we do that on the spot. Same for eSIM setup on newer iPhones and Samsung phones — QR scan at the counter, no shipping wait. And if you bought your phone elsewhere, we still activate the SIM — you don’t have to buy the phone from us.

Carriers we activate

Pick the carrier that fits your life.

Same SIM, same number, same shop. We help you choose a plan that fits how you actually use your phone.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile

Strong 5G in Brooklyn. Best for streaming and travel within the U.S. Popular family-plan choice.

Verizon

Verizon

Best raw coverage if you spend time outside the city. Slightly pricier but reliable everywhere.

Lyca Mobile

Lyca Mobile

Unlimited international calls to 100+ countries — including Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan. The Brighton Beach favorite.

Ultra Mobile

Ultra Mobile

Cheap international minutes built into the plan. Strong for Eastern European, South Asian and Caribbean calling.

Simple Mobile

Simple Mobile

No-contract unlimited at one of the lowest prices we carry. Solid everyday option without international focus.

H2O Wireless

H2O Wireless

Flexible prepaid plans on the AT&T network. Strong international add-ons and good for unlocked iPhones.

Built for the community

International calling: which carrier for which country?

Quick guidance — final plan recommendations depend on your usage. Come in or call and we’ll match you to the best one.

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus

Lyca Mobile and Ultra Mobile both include unlimited or generous calling. Lyca tends to have the edge on Russia.

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan

Lyca Mobile is the strongest — Central Asian calling is built into their plans. H2O has cheap per-minute add-ons.

Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia

Lyca and Ultra both work well. Compare per-month rates — we’ll show you the math.

Caribbean

Lyca and Ultra both cover the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti and most Caribbean nations with strong rates.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

Ultra Mobile has very generous South Asian minutes. Lyca also covers the region.

Mexico, Central America

T-Mobile Magenta plans include free calling to Mexico. For Central America, Lyca/Ultra are usually cheaper.

How it works

From Brighton Beach to fully activated in 10 minutes.

1. Walk in

Bring your phone (or buy one from us) and any ID. No appointment needed.

2. Pick a plan

Tell us how you use your phone — data, calling, travel, family overseas — we recommend the right carrier.

3. Activate or port

SIM goes in, activation runs in 5–10 minutes. Number porting from your old carrier takes a bit longer (15–30 min).

4. Test & go

We make a test call and confirm you have signal before you leave. Walk out fully working.

Plan inquiry

Tell us your usage — we’ll recommend the best plan.

Or call (718) 769-0418 and we’ll match you over the phone.

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FAQs

SIM & plan questions.

How long does SIM activation take?
About 10 minutes in the shop for most carriers. eSIM is even faster on compatible phones — we scan the QR right at the counter.
Can I keep my current phone number?
Yes — we port numbers from any U.S. carrier. Bring the account PIN from your current carrier and a valid ID. Porting usually finishes in 15–30 minutes while you wait.
What’s the cheapest plan with international calling?
It depends on which countries you call. For Russia/Ukraine, Lyca Mobile is usually best. For Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan), also Lyca. For South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), Ultra Mobile is often cheaper. Tell us where you call and we’ll do the math.
Do you do eSIM setup?
Yes — on every carrier that supports it, on compatible iPhones (XS and newer) and Samsung Galaxy (S20 and newer). We scan the activation QR in the shop.
Will my phone work on these plans?
Most unlocked phones work on every carrier. Carrier-locked phones (e.g., bought on T-Mobile contract) usually only work on that carrier. Bring it in — we’ll check compatibility before you pay.
Can I get a hotspot for home internet?
Yes — we activate portable hotspot devices and carrier home internet boxes. Good backup if your Spectrum cable is unreliable.
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