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What about Cell phones – SIM with data service on the Camino de Santiago?

The question was: We took unlocked cellphones to Spain a couple years ago. No trouble getting cheap SIM cards (Orange) and they were used in both Spain and France largely to reserve ahead for Gites in France. I would have

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TIP: Techno Geek’s Guide to the Camino

Not really a question, but an interesting writup by one of our forum members: Or How to stay connected when you don’t want to be… Much of this Forum’s questions are related to various technology issues that pilgrims want to

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Is it easy to find SIM cards with data service on the Camino de Santiago?

The question was: We took unlocked cellphones to Spain a couple years ago. No trouble getting cheap SIM cards (Orange) and they were used in both Spain and France largely to reserve ahead for Gites in France. I would have

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Do I need a cellphone on my Camino de Santiago?

The question was: I’m considering whether to bring my iphone on the Frances route this April. I’d like not to. To the extent I need to communicate with home, I can do it from villages along the way at internet

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Which pre-paid sim card has the best coverage at a reasonable rate?

The question was: Which pre-paid sim card has the best coverage and provides 3G and or cellular data at a reasonable rate? Read the good advice on SIM cards for the Camino de Santiago.

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How can I get a Spanish SIM (Spanish phone number) for my Camino de Santiago?

The question was: Can someone walk me through where I need to go, what I need to ask for, to get a telephone in Pamplona that will give me service for about 3 months? Read the good advice on getting

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How do I call home from the Camino de Santiago?

The question was: Can anyone tell me what is the best and cheapest way to phone home to California? Are there phone cards I can purchase? Should I take my cell? I heard US cell phones don’t work very well?

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