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It's the same question as what backpack to use, are boots better than trainers, tap water over bottled water etc. Because it depends on what you need and how much of it. There are plenty of options.I just found out that my AT&T calling plan in the US can’t be extended to Europe. So I’ll need to get a SIM card when I’m there for a plan that is pre-paid and not a regular recurring billing account. Any recommendations of what you’ve experienced along these lines? Thanks!
The reason for making sure that you can extend the plan online is that it will be difficult if not impossible to find a place in Spain to do so. That means getting another SIM card in Spain at probably more expense than extending what you already have. It also means getting a new number and telling your friends and family to use that new number if they have to call you.Just make sure you can top up that SIM card on-line with credit card or whatever.
Not true about the cost unless you use wifi for calls and internet connections. [EDIT: FiUse Google FI. Not AT&T no card required works everywhere in world and at a fraction the cost of other cellphone planes.
Why would it be difficult or impossible. If you have SIM card in your phone you have internet access. And that's all you need for extending a plan/put more credit on SIM. And even if you run out of your SIM data you just find wi-fi spot and again voilaThe reason for making sure that you can extend the plan online is that it will be difficult if not impossible to find a place in Spain to do so. That means getting another SIM card in Spain at probably more expense than extending what you already have. It also means getting a new number and telling your friends and family to use that new number if they have to call you.
I said a place. Like a store or a kiosk somewhere. I attempted to warn that one might buy a SIM outside Spain that might not be able to be extended online (I assume that these exist). In that case it isn't going to be likely to find a place in Spain either.Why would it be difficult or impossible.
And this is what I posted: "Just make sure you can top up that SIM card on-line with credit card or whatever. "I said a place. Like a store or a kiosk somewhere. I attempted to warn that one might buy a SIM outside Spain that might not be able to be extended online (I assume that these exist). In that case it isn't going to be likely to find a place in Spain either.
Please forgive the bolding. It's just emphasis, not shouting.
Check out www.americantravelsim.com. They have a partnership w/ a SIM card co. in UK called THREE.I just found out that my AT&T calling plan in the US can’t be extended to Europe. So I’ll need to get a SIM card when I’m there for a plan that is pre-paid and not a regular recurring billing account. Any recommendations of what you’ve experienced along these lines? Thanks!
Check out www.americantravelsimcard.com. They have a partnership w/ a SIM card co. in UK called THREE.
I purchased my SIM card pkg. for 21.99 (12GB, 3K talk and 3K text. My plan is good for 30days. AmericanTravelSim activated my card (based on dates I provided) . I had connectivity when I touched down in Santiago. No issues/plenty of data. As others have noted, be sure your telly is unlocked! Buen Camino
Exactly. I didn't mean to confuse the issue. I was trying to emphasize why your advice was so good.And this is what I posted: "Just make sure you can top up that SIM card on-line with credit card or whatever. "
So if you can top it up on-line there's no need to find a place, no?
Oh, I understand it now. I thought you misread what I wroteExactly. I didn't mean to confuse the issue. I was trying to emphasize why your advice was so good.
I am a UK resident and a Three customer. I think you may have meant to say that there are no roaming charges in the EU. Roaming is certainly possible.I’ve used the 3 UK SIM 4 times with very good results. You get a UK (+44) number but there’s no roaming in the EU.
I’d make a point of checking that in the future. With the utter chaos that is Brexit, that’s not certain to continue.Thank you, you’re correct, no roaming charges.
Do you know if it will also work in Ireland? Thinking of a Camino/Ireland combo trip and it would be great if I just needed to get one card.We used Orange for both Camino trips. Cheap with lots of data and refillable at most supermarkets and or Orange stores. Sim works in Spain, France, Portugal and England.
With Brexit there would be (most probably) again roaming fees for SIM cards from UK because no roaming is valid only for EU member countries.I’d make a point of checking that in the future. With the utter chaos that is Brexit, that’s not certain to continue.
With Brexit there would be (most probably) again roaming fees for SIM cards from UK because no roaming is valid only for EU member countries.
Since the beginning of it I'd say but it's getting more and more madAll true, we live in a mad world.
Has anyone used or researched the new Vodafone Traveler prepago plan?
That plan might only be if you buy online. I looked to see if the plan might suit me. It looks good but look at what Chrome translated from a portion of this wepage.Looks like it would meet my needs! I plan to buy one as soon as I reach Logrono next week, to do my 2019 Meseta walk....
Looking at the Vodafone Traveler page it specifically says "available in stores", so unless they run out of that SIM in Burgos next week, we should be OK!That plan might only be if you buy online. I looked to see if the plan might suit me. It looks good but look at what Chrome translated from a portion of this wepage.
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I used THREE as well. Worked like a baby. No issues whatsoever. Definitely recommend!!Check out www.americantravelsim.com. They have a partnership w/ a SIM card co. in UK called THREE.
I purchased my SIM card pkg. for 21.99 (12GB, 3K talk and 3K text. My plan is good for 30days. AmericanTravelSim activated my card (based on dates I provided) . I had connectivity when I touched down in Santiago. No issues/plenty of data. As others have noted, be sure your telly is unlocked! Buen Camino
I used ATT and T-Mobile for two trips, one in 2016 and 2017. I had no problens. I just had them code the ATT one for me for access in Europe. It is expensive at $10 a day, but I disabled the phone function and when I needed it, and i did, I then reenabled it. I also carried a super cheap phone from Tmobile which was also Europe enabled, but had a per minute charge. The per minute charge worked out less than the ATT flat rate was but I rarely use a phone. It was nice to have a backup cell phone.I just found out that my AT&T calling plan in the US can’t be extended to Europe. So I’ll need to get a SIM card when I’m there for a plan that is pre-paid and not a regular recurring billing account. Any recommendations of what you’ve experienced along these lines? Thanks!
Hi there, do you know if Orange can also be used in Amsterdam? I’m coming from NZ.We used Orange for both Camino trips. Cheap with lots of data and refillable at most supermarkets and or Orange stores. Sim works in Spain, France, Portugal and England.
I don't know what the cell phone systems are like in NZ but if you can go to several cell phone companies and ask them about their European services. Also get their pricing and choose what you want. Within reason all "mainline" cell phones will work in Europe. The problems concern if your company can operate there. The cell phone its self will probably work ok.Hi there, do you know if Orange can also be used in Amsterdam? I’m coming from NZ.
Regards, Kas
I live in the US and missed your post initially. My husband and I have Google Fi, so no extra changes or purchases were necessary. We had great service and no trouble at all.I just found out that my AT&T calling plan in the US can’t be extended to Europe. So I’ll need to get a SIM card when I’m there for a plan that is pre-paid and not a regular recurring billing account. Any recommendations of what you’ve experienced along these lines? Thanks!
Was this a "trick" question? Of course everything in the Netherlands is "orange"Hi there, do you know if Orange can also be used in Amsterdam? I’m coming from NZ.
Regards, Kas
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