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  1. DoughnutANZ

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    ...Spain and usually I manage to get a data boost by topping up online so that I have either 70Gb or 100+ GB. In the past I have had a dual SIM phone but I use both SIMs at home and so I still need to swap SIM cards. This year I have a new Pixel phone that can take one physical SIM and...
  2. A

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    ...texts when connected to wifi and your Mint sim turned on. The texts are saved for several days and pop up once the wifi connects. I have a dual Sim phone. Also, been using Vodafone since 2017 or so after using Yoigo's poor service (I don'tknow if they are still around). I was surprised by...
  3. DoughnutANZ

    Voice or data only mobile plans

    No, it is only if I initiate (send) a SMS txt or make a call using my ANZ SIM that there is a cost. There is no need for me to do that because my Vodafone Spain SIM allows me to do both those things without a cost. Data is different. Without going too deep into the technicalities of it, you...
  4. Teddie

    Voice or data only mobile plans

    ...that you will ever need ( assuming you do not watch movies on the trail ). As mentioned, 28 day plan, not sure cell call to NZ viable unless you upgrade. If you have a new phone dual SIM capable, I suggest you put NZ plan on ESIM before you go, that leaves SIM slot vacant for travel cell plans.
  5. SarahTheKiwi

    Voice or data only mobile plans

    @DonutANZ - if you go dual SIM and for example keep your NZ 2 Degrees account still going, I'm guessing you would have to pay roaming fees for the NZ account? I wish I was more "tech informed".
  6. DoughnutANZ

    Voice or data only mobile plans

    ...You pays your money and takes your choice. I travel internationally relatively often and for me it is hard to beat the simplicity of a dual SIM phone with one SIM card covering my home number in case one of my banks (that is long established and doesn't use modern technology) wants me to...
  7. J Willhaus

    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    ...a much better deal. I don't think we paid 25 cents per minute then, but maybe my memory is also poor. Now I have a new phone that accepts a dual Sim so even if she calls me it will only be a couple of expensive days on my ATT plan instead of every day and I can get an e-Sim for the rest of it...
  8. trecile

    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    To be fair, @HeatherJourney asked for recommendations for apps, and some of those that you list are websites, and not phone apps. I use Godesalco extensively for planning and recommend it to those in their planning stages.
  9. andylm65

    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    ...wise pilgrim, Rome to Rio, Correos for luggage transfers if you happen to need that. If you find you have too much you can send your extra to Casa Ivar. Google translate. You can have dual SIM cards with one being an eSIM. For in county calling and the other for dealing with bank stuff back home.
  10. CA_Pilgrim

    Phones, Sim Cards, Choices and Questions, Oh, So Many Questions!

    ...bit more data. Fast forward to this year and my planned Portuguese Camino in May/June, my original plan was to buy a new phone capable of dual SIM cards, but for various reasons I opted to stick with my current phone. I was going to purchase a SIM card in Lisbon, but after doing more...
  11. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Google's Pixel lineup of phones also have dual physical SIM and eSIM. I'm not arguing against @trecile and Samsung's phones (or any other) because I haven't done comparisons but I've been happy with my Pixels. Here are some reasons you may like them too. The "a" series (e.g., Pixel 7a) have the...
  12. trecile

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    The new Samsung Galaxy phones all have dual eSIM capabability. While you are getting a new phone you might want to consider switching to T-Mobile if it works well in your area. Many of their plans offer free roaming data while abroad, and they have discounted plans if you are over 55. The...
  13. Calvin & Hobbes

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I once had a real dual Sim phone years ago. It seems few phones have this now. Be careful if they say they do. My current Motorola phone (Android) can accept 2 Sims, BUT, one of the slots has dual purposes. It is also the slot for an SD card. So, my phone can have either 2 sims or 1 sim + sd...
  14. CA_Pilgrim

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I'm currently in the market for a new (Android) phone and a dual SIM is one of the features I'll be looking for. My daughter had this feature on her new (Apple) phone and she said it came in handy on a trip to Italy. I'm planning a Portuguese Camino for this May. On my 2022 Camino, I brought...
  15. D

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I'am from Canada and I was worried about the 2 step Authenticator also when I went to Spain. But I never needed it. But I always physically used my card and never had to use it purchase anything online. Plus also my bank also won't use email as a way to get Authenticator code. Going again this...
  16. trecile

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I just checked the Mint Mobile site, and their international rates aren't really any better than AT&T and Verizon. https://www.mintmobile.com/features/international-roaming/ But perhaps you are only using your phone with Wifi? https://www.mintmobile.com/features/wifi-calling-text/
  17. t2andreo

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I have not needed to do it yet. By the time I am able to get back to Spain and the Camino, I will likely have upgraded my phone. We shall see. Thanks for the assist. Tom
  18. Liddybee

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I’m also with Rogers so your information is very relevant David. If I get an eSIM package online before I go I’m assuming I would also know my Spanish number to change to should the bank allow. Am I correct in this assumption?
  19. David Tallan

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I had dual SIM, but it was certainly a problem. I could access my Canadian number, but if I did that would trigger a $15/day roaming charge from Rogers. I learned very quickly to try and avoid that, which meant not paying for things online with Visa. You may want to check with your bank before...
  20. A

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...somewhat like this too). Cheap rates with Mint. Once you have wifi anywhere in the world, you can call and text as if you were in the U.S. I used to have the text go to my sister and would wait until she was available on Whatsapp. I also have a dual Sim phone and use Vodafone when in Spain.

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