I bought the $4.99 sim and it does what I want it to do for me. I have it on 2 cheap (moto e4+ amoto e5) that I keep in the cars for emergency purposes. I never have an issue making a call with them, but when I get a call it only rings about 1/3 times. I am also constantly getting booted out of the network and have to sign in continuously. For occasional calls it is fine, to rely on it an my everyday daily driver, no way.