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No problem as long as you have an simlock free Iphone.I have an iPhone I would like to use on my camino Portuguese, I am wondering what I need to do to be able to use it without much extra expense. I am more interested in the wifi, or texting family back home. I am from the US. Any help please
Do you have the iPhone or a different type of phone? My sister swears by the whatsapp, but she has a Samsung, not an iPhone.A lot of places have free wifi so that is good. Texts....costs depend on carrier obviously. I have an iPhone with AT&T. It was free to receive texts but .50 to send a text. But I have whatsapp so where there was free wifi I could send free texts.
Bezotz:My phone does not take a SIM card or is not unlocked. I think I will stick to wifi.
My phone does not take a SIM card or is not unlocked. I think I will stick to wifi.
Thank you all for the help. I have an I phone 5 c through T mobile. If I can use FaceTime at wifi connections for free, that will be sufficient for me. I do not speak the language well enough to call ahead for places to stay. I will be be asking more questions soon too. Excited for my first camino. Leaving august 21st.
Thank you everyone for the help and advice. I checked with t-mobile and my phone will work. Calls are only .20 a minute. Free FaceTime and texting. That should keep my family back home happy.
How about electronic converters/adapters. Do I need a converter or will a simple adapter suffice for recharging my iPhone? (I am from the U.S.)
Thanks a bunch. How about for a Nikon Coolpix? (Small digital camera.)For an iPhone all you need is a simple adaptor for the plug. The iPhone is dual voltage as are most modern digital devices. Buen Camino!
Thanks a bunch. How about for a Nikon Coolpix? (Small digital camera.)
As soon as I left the US, turned my iPhone on airplane mode, so cellular data was off (therefore no charges incurred) and relied on wifi the whole month. Used a combo of FaceTime, Skype and Whatsapp (great to keep up with new camino friends along the way, as most Europeans I met prefer it). Between those 3 apps I felt connected enough to keep my family back home happy. Wifi rarely a problem.
Have a great trip...I'm envious, must admit!
Buen camino!
I also want to use the Skype on the Camino. Being in Canada I have the plan that allows me to call all North American phone numbers from Canada and the US.
What plan do I need to be able to phone Canadian phone numbers from Spain?
Buen Camino!
Thanks for the ideas. I want to use Skype because:
1. too expensive and a ripoff
2. I am only in Spain for ten days so buying a card and data seems expensive if I can use Skype
Thanks again.
Buen Camino.