E-Sim Cards

[asl]

For those heading out on Camino shortly, sharing this info from LifeHacker regarding E-Sim cards
I didn't realize that the cards could be purchased in advance of arriving in Spain.
(Admins - if this isn't permitted, my apologies and understand if deleted.)

This International eSIM Card Is $22 Right Now

It also comes with a $50 credit and data plans for over 120 countries.

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[Keith H]

I use Airalo every time I go to any country where my data plan doesn’t transfer. It will only activate when it connects to an applicable tower in country. The data is cheap and plentiful.

 

[KCP]

I've started using Airlo as well. Am happy with it but am wondering about using it while on Camino given that it does not allow in-country calling. I called ahead for accommodation a number of times in busy sections of the Camino Frances in 2022. Am planning to walk the Portuguesa in /24 and the Le Puy in /25.

 

[trecile]

I've started using Airlo as well. Am happy with it but am wondering about using it while on Camino given that it does not allow in-country calling. I called ahead for accommodation a number of times in busy sections of the Camino Frances in 2022. Am planning to walk the Portuguesa in /24 and the Le Puy in /25.

You can use an app like Skype or Viber to make calls using your data plan. I use Viber, and the calls are only 2¢ a minute

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[Keith H]

I've started using Airlo as well. Am happy with it but am wondering about using it while on Camino given that it does not allow in-country calling. I called ahead for accommodation a number of times in busy sections of the Camino Frances in 2022. Am planning to walk the Portuguesa in /24 and the Le Puy in /25.

Most accommodation is on WhatsApp and you can call from there via data

 

[trecile]

Most accommodation is on WhatsApp and you can call from there via data

Or send them a message via WhatsApp. I prefer to do this, because then I have a written record of the conversation.

 

[MainelyStina]

For those heading out on Camino shortly, sharing this info from LifeHacker regarding E-Sim cards
I didn't realize that the cards could be purchased in advance of arriving in Spain.
(Admins - if this isn't permitted, my apologies and understand if deleted.)

This International eSIM Card Is $22 Right Now

It also comes with a $50 credit and data plans for over 120 countries.

lifehacker.com

Hey! I just want to say thank you for this post! I’ve been using the AloSIM for a couple days now in both Germany and France and so far it’s been fantastic! Looking forward to the same when I start my camino next week! Thank you!!

 

[asl]

Hey! I just want to say thank you for this post! I’ve been using the AloSIM for a couple days now in both Germany and France and so far it’s been fantastic! Looking forward to the same when I start my camino next week! Thank you!!

YES! I picked one up about a month ago for my trip, then put an alarm on my phone to tell me to activate it right before my flight leaves the U.S.