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This is exactly perfect advice and how the dual sim system should be used.I chose to do the opposite. I switched to an E-Sim for my home country (US/AT&T) and then will use an Orange physical SIM when I'm in Europe.
I figured that it would be easier to do the E-SIM in the US than in a foreign country. And it turned out to be not that straightforward. I got the QR code through the mail and it did not work. Called AT&T and they tried to fix the issue over the phone but couldn't. Had to go into a store and they got it working in no time.
I've had it now for several months. Everything works including Whatsapp and did not have to do anything else.
I’m not a techie, but there are tons of phone stores in bigger cities like Pamplona or Logroño. I bought a Spain SIM card for 40EU and they totally set it up for me and explained everything. (Can get one for 20EU, but I wanted more data) You can switch back to your Verizon SIM at any time. I switch back & forth if I need to call the US. I can use my Spain card anywhere in Europe, but I can’t call the US. No, you don’t need to re-enter ph#s. The phone does it automatically.Hi to all,
Just ordered new iPhone 13. I have coverage in the US with Xfinity who goes with Verizon. New phone has dual SIM cards and was told I could get an eSim in Spain.
I am looking for a pay as you go plan. Looking at Vodafone for El Camino de Invierno. Does anyone know how this works? Do I need to visit one of the 2 stores in Ponferrada? May it be accomplished online? What are the logistics of using this? Will I still e able to use WhatsApp as is, or will I need to re-enter phone numbers? Any techies out there or anyone who has done this? Thank you,
Aymarah
Thank you. Xfinity, my US carrier doesn’t support E-sim.Use the recommendation above regarding E-sim for the US. We specifically got dual sim for exactly the reason of traveling. E sim is just a sim that your phone company will scan and set up for your phone, nothing will be obvious to you. You would only lose data you saved to your SIM card. Then when you get to country you’re spending time in, buy a SIM card to insert in your phone. You now have local data plan and local number. I suggest you see what plans they’re offering and buy the largest, best priced one you can. Pay as you go is a hassle, here’s why, all the messages about how much data and calling you have left will go to your new number, and you’ll have to call and enter numbers to get to the right area. The message will be in whatever language the country you bought sim speaks, so unless you’re fluent in that language, you’ll struggle. We’d go into a store and have them help us but that all takes time. Data is cheap, overbuy. Buen Camino!
That’s how it works with single sim phones for sure. Now with the dual sims you can actually have two at once!! The rain isn’t a physical sim, so it leaves a slot open for whatever one you buy. It’s awesome for travel or if you only want to carry one phone for personal and business but have it ring on separate lines.I’m not a techie, but there are tons of phone stores in bigger cities like Pamplona or Logroño. I bought a Spain SIM card for 40EU and they totally set it up for me and explained everything. (Can get one for 20EU, but I wanted more data) You can switch back to your Verizon SIM at any time. I switch back & forth if I need to call the US. I can use my Spain card anywhere in Europe, but I can’t call the US. No, you don’t need to re-enter ph#s. The phone does it automatically.
Hi LrareyI’m not a techie, but there are tons of phone stores in bigger cities like Pamplona or Logroño. I bought a Spain SIM card for 40EU and they totally set it up for me and explained everything. (Can get one for 20EU, but I wanted more data) You can switch back to your Verizon SIM at any time. I switch back & forth if I need to call the US. I can use my Spain card anywhere in Europe, but I can’t call the US. No, you don’t need to re-enter ph#s. The phone does it automatically.
10 cents per MB would equal $100 per Gigabyte. 0.10 X 1000 = 100.00Yes, you can use Xfinity Mobile internationally!
Spain is only 20 cents/minute, 10 cents/text, 10 cents/MB data.
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-Paul
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