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I always order online before I go.
I get a French one (because I spend a few days in France) and a Spanish one.
Hi @YoCoWhich company do you buy from? I might just do it ahead of time, unless it's quite a bit more money.
I'm thinking the best rates are going to be 1.directly from Orange - last expensive
2. General kiosk in CDG
3. Bought at home- most expensive
You have both Orange and Vodafone stores at Puerta del Sol in Madrid. Just a short cercanias ride from the airport to the center.Cn I get other folks' *current* knowledge? In 2014 I had to go to a large Orange store in Pamplona to get a nano-sim (not common at the time) for my cell enabled iPad. Now most smart phones have nano-SIMs so I am hoping I can hop into an Orange at Madrid airport (and that Spouse can too!) to get hooked up before hitting the trail.
Our phones are unlocked Canadian iPhones. His is a 6+, and mine is an 8+.
Anyone with recent experience in Madrid on a target Nano-SIM?
I'm also wondering is I can pull the Nano-SIM from my last trip in 2014 out of my iPad and move it over to my iPhone and just reactivate in Spain.... The original Nano-SIM with Orange was for a Spanish license.
Ideas?
But are they full serve? If I need a nano size, can I get that there? I tried in smaller kiosks on my last trip and it was 3 days before I hit Pamplona and a shop large enough to get the nano-SIM.You have both Orange and Vodafone stores at Puerta del Sol in Madrid. Just a short cercanias ride from the airport to the center.
I got nano SIM at Vodafone (Puerta del Sol) this May,But are they full serve? If I need a nano size, can I get that there? I tried in smaller kiosks on my last trip and it was 3 days before I hit Pamplona and a shop large enough to get the nano-SIM.
(My publisher at home was *freaking out* because I'd promised I'd be in contact to receive massive files in the copy-editing stages. This time it's just a matter of being reachable for family with medical issues, but I still need easy access to a nano size. If I can't get it in Madrid, I will head straight up to León (instead of Sahgún) to wit for/meet Spouse.
Hi Robo - do you mean ordering online from Australia? If so, this sounds much easier than waiting for arrival (we haven't left much time before start of our walk so 1 less thing to do sounds a good idea). Many thanks for info!I always order online before I go.
I get a French one (because I spend a few days in France) and a Spanish one.
Hi Robo - do you mean ordering online from Australia? If so, this sounds much easier than waiting for arrival (we haven't left much time before start of our walk so 1 less thing to do sounds a good idea). Many thanks for info!
Cn I get other folks' *current* knowledge? In 2014 I had to go to a large Orange store in Pamplona to get a nano-sim (not common at the time) for my cell enabled iPad. Now most smart phones have nano-SIMs so I am hoping I can hop into an Orange at Madrid airport (and that Spouse can too!) to get hooked up before hitting the trail.
Our phones are unlocked Canadian iPhones. His is a 6+, and mine is an 8+.
Anyone with recent experience in Madrid on a target Nano-SIM?
I'm also wondering is I can pull the Nano-SIM from my last trip in 2014 out of my iPad and move it over to my iPhone and just reactivate in Spain.... The original Nano-SIM with Orange was for a Spanish license.
Ideas?
I could use some help with this : ]
I've read many posts on this but none are clear... I'm flying into CDG to start the CF. I want to buy an Orange SIM card for android. So:
1. Buying it at CDG or SJPdP- any difference/ easier? (I don't speak French and don't know if that will be a factor later if I have issues and need to contact Orange)
2. I've read it's more expensive at Relay in CDG than an Orange kiosk...any clue of the possible difference? I don't have the option to go out of CDG to look for a kiosk.
3. If new read suggestions to get it in Pamplona but I would like it sooner than that.
Thanks SO much. Count down is 6 weeks!
Robo so sorry but I've fallen in an internet black hole, struggling with the Spanish Orange site (not sure I'm in the right website even??). Did you purchase directly from ORANGE Spain or thru another provider? Also need a SIM card for 90 days. Not sure if you can keep topping up a 30 day SIM?Yes. But allow 2 weeks for delivery!
True!French prepaid SIM cards are more expensive than Spain, plus the activation process is daunting, better off waiting till you get to Spain.
The disadvantage of having a French SIM card is trying to add phone credit which can only be done online, and that can be an issue if you don't have a French debit/credit card to pay it, also if you are outside of France, you're pretty much out of luck if you have issues. With a prepaid Spanish SIM card, you can stop by most tobak stores and other small stores to top off with credit, they just need your phone number and which carrier it is. If you have any issues with a Spanish SIM, at least you can get help in Spain.
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/France
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Spain
True!
But please check top-up every time. It just happened to my companion this year in Zamora that 30€ went "somewhere" in tobacco store because guys typed in something that shouldn't be typed in. No need to explain, just be cautious!
Robo so sorry but I've fallen in an internet black hole, struggling with the Spanish Orange site (not sure I'm in the right website even??). Did you purchase directly from ORANGE Spain or thru another provider? Also need a SIM card for 90 days. Not sure if you can keep topping up a 30 day SIM?
Robo so sorry but I've fallen in an internet black hole, struggling with the Spanish Orange site (not sure I'm in the right website even??). Did you purchase directly from ORANGE Spain or thru another provider? Also need a SIM card for 90 days. Not sure if you can keep topping up a 30 day SIM?
THANK YOU!!!!Nano SIM card availability is not an issue any more, it was 5 years ago but not now, nano SIM cards are standard on most modern devices.
The nano SIM from 2014 is more than likely deactivated, they do that if there is no activity on the SIM cards after 6-9 months.
Crystal Media electronic stores are inside the Madrid Airport and sell SIM cards, I recommend the Vodafone Tourist SIM card.
https://www.crystalmedia.com/en/
https://www.vodafone.es/c/particulares/es/productos-y-servicios/movil/tourist-in-spain-vf/
I understand that preference. However, your home phone plan would still work, although expensive, so that is available for emergencies. You will have wifi opportunities each evening from SJPP to Pamplona. So, it isn't a disaster if you don't get your Spanish SIM card until Pamplona.I... read suggestions to get it in Pamplona but I would like it sooner than that.
yesRobo so sorry but I've fallen in an internet black hole, struggling with the Spanish Orange site (not sure I'm in the right website even??). Did you purchase directly from ORANGE Spain or thru another provider? Also need a SIM card for 90 days. Not sure if you can keep topping up a 30 day SIM?
Such clear and helpful advice from both Bajaracer and Robbo. Much appreciated. I think this means we'll wait till we're in Spain and reach San Sebastián ( we fly into Barcelona but only have the afternoon then train next morning to Irun).There are companies that sell Spanish prepaid SIM cards that will mail them to you, but they have a markup, so you're not getting a deal at all, and if you have any issues, you're out of luck, better of waiting till you get to Spain and buying one there, and make sure it works before you leave the store.
You can keep adding credit to keep it going, just top off before the end of the month, most phone providers renew the package every 28-30 days provided there is credit on the account. I know the Vodafone Tourist SIM does every 28 days.
Such clear and helpful advice from both Bajaracer and Robbo. Much appreciated. I think this means we'll wait till we're in Spain and reach San Sebastián ( we fly into Barcelona but only have the afternoon then train next morning to Irun).
I understand that preference. However, your home phone plan would still work, although expensive, so that is available for emergencies. You will have wifi opportunities each evening from SJPP to Pamplona. So, it isn't a disaster if you don't get your Spanish SIM card until Pamplona.
Plenty of stores to do that. Try Google for shops and offers with Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo, Movistar etc. Those are just major providers. I know of Orange and Vodafone stores in Puerta del Sol (if you take cercanias from airport) on the side of the square as if you would go "up" to Gran Via. Again, you Google Map that too, it's easyI was wondering if anyone knows where can I get a prepaid Spanish SIM card in Madrid ? I'll be there in September 2018 . Thankyou kindly
I could use some help with this : ]
I've read many posts on this but none are clear... I'm flying into CDG to start the CF. I want to buy an Orange SIM card for android. So:
1. Buying it at CDG or SJPdP- any difference/ easier? (I don't speak French and don't know if that will be a factor later if I have issues and need to contact Orange)
2. I've read it's more expensive at Relay in CDG than an Orange kiosk...any clue of the possible difference? I don't have the option to go out of CDG to look for a kiosk.
3. If new read suggestions to get it in Pamplona but I would like it sooner than that.
Thanks SO much. Count down is 6 weeks!
I always order online before I go.
I get a French one (because I spend a few days in France) and a Spanish one.
It is no longer necessary to have 2 sim cards as any deal you get on the french card will still be valid when you"roam" in any other EU country.
Makes sense. I tried to top up Spanish SIM in Spain and just couldn't get through their procedure to pay on-line with my credit card. All in all the Spaniards really complicated everything about SIM cards etc. I think it is about terrorist attack in Madrid in 2004.Maybe it's just my wierd logic, that they are easier to top up if they are from the country you are traveling in ?
I go through a lot of bandwidth so need to top up frequently.
Makes sense. I tried to top up Spanish SIM in Spain and just couldn't get through their procedure to pay on-line with my credit card. All in all the Spaniards really complicated everything about SIM cards etc. I think it is about terrorist attack in Madrid in 2004.
There are two or three other Android phones that work with Project Fi, the benefits are excellent, especially if your in Europe and want to use lots of data. I'll be leaving on July 30th to walk the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon and can't wait.No google phone
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