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I have ATTIf you have T mobile service you don't need a Sim as you get free roaming in Spain. Go to their website for details
Any phone SIM card works in both Portugal and Spain (and other countries)I bought a pre-paid Orange sim when I was in Portugal, thinking it would easily transfer to the other European countries I was visiting (and particularly Spain). It did not, as soon as I crossed the border I was without access and no amount of talking to Spain or Portuguese Orange got me back the credit on the card or further use of the card. I’d be interested in finding a pre-card sim that is truly easy to use all over Europe, with reasonable prices for large amounts of data and a few local phone calls. One that lasts longer than a month. I cannot find one that does. I’m in Australia and happy to buy when I reach Europe, probably landing in Germany.
Go to a T-mobile store in the US before you go to Europe.Dear Pilgrims and friends:
A William Pink posted he purchased a T-mobile no contract unlimited voice, text and data SIM before leaving on the CF. I am trying to find this on line- but not successful. Does anyone have a link or experience with this purchase? I will be in France for one week, Spain for 5 weeks and then back to France for 2 days in May and June. Maybe I should just get the Orange SIM card in France and assume it will work in Spain? My timing is such- that I will be arriving Saturday afternoon in Pamplona and know the stores will be closed on Sunday so the option of purchasing in Pamplona doesn't work. I do have an unlocked iphone.
Thanks everyone!
It's difficult to tell whether the SIM card purchased in Portugal stopped working in Spain due to a technical issue or set up issue, either on the buyer's phone or at the operators' side, or whether it was meant to not work in Spain. It is wrong to assume that any SIM card purchased in an EU country allows free roaming or "roam like at home" as it is called. From https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/internet-telecoms/mobile-roaming-costs/index_en.htmCan't understand why a Portuguese SIM won't work in Spain
I had a similar experience walking from Sweden to Norway on the S:t Olavsleden last year. The simple explanation was that I could use the SIM in Sweden without registering the phone, but could not use it outside the country until I did that. The particular company had an online registration process linked to the Swedish banking system, which didn't help me one bit.I bought a pre-paid Orange sim when I was in Portugal, thinking it would easily transfer to the other European countries I was visiting (and particularly Spain). It did not, as soon as I crossed the border I was without access and no amount of talking to Spain or Portuguese Orange got me back the credit on the card or further use of the card. I’d be interested in finding a pre-card sim that is truly easy to use all over Europe, with reasonable prices for large amounts of data and a few local phone calls. One that lasts longer than a month. I cannot find one that does. I’m in Australia and happy to buy when I reach Europe, probably landing in Germany.
Ah, I didn't mean to infer that any SIM card allows free roaming just that mine does (at present)It's difficult to tell whether the SIM card purchased in Portugal stopped working in Spain due to a technical issue or set up issue, either on the buyer's phone or at the operators' side, or whether it was meant to not work in Spain. It is wrong to assume that any SIM card purchased in an EU country allows free roaming or "roam like at home" as it is called. From https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/internet-telecoms/mobile-roaming-costs/index_en.htm
Operators may also offer contracts without roaming services or specifically designed alternative roaming contracts with tariffs which fall outside the scope of the roam like at home rules (...). The roam like at home legislation is primarily designed for people who are resident in one EU country and have a contract with their national provider and travel to another EU country for a limited period of time.
In any case, buyers should not assume that they can buy a SIM card in one EU country and then can easily top up the credit in shops in another EU country. Topping up online with a credit card that's accepted for this purpose is best. Also, rules are changing all the time, for example rules about identification and registration when you buy so what worked three years ago may no longer work now. Make sure that you understand what you buy.
I knowAh, I didn't mean to infer that any SIM card allows free roaming just that mine does (at present)
Fingers crossed but the stupidity/self interest of some of our politicians leaves me speechless - on the upside my German language lessons are going well - Tschüss!I know. Just a general comment as some messages seem to imply that every card should work everywhere.
PS: General feeling here at the moment is please, please, end it next month, no matter how ...
The T-mobile plans in the US work pretty much the same as Google Fi. I have used my T-mobile plan on all of my Caminos and also on trips to Mexico and Guatemala. Unlimited roaming data is included, along with unlimited texting to/from US numbers.This year I will try google-fi seems reasonable with no changes to phone number and data costs the same as in the US. A dual sim phone is a good option, just in case.
Don't you just hate the way companies these days skimp on their documentation? Review sites do a much better job. Use this web page to get the Project FI overview: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/project-fi-faq,review-4530.htmlThis year I will try google-fi seems reasonable with no changes to phone number and data costs the same as in the US. A dual sim phone is a good option, just in case.
link: https://fi.google.com/about/international-rates/
With ATT you can buy 1GB of data for 1 month at $60 or a international day pass for $10 a day.I have ATT
That’s very expensive compared to getting a local SIM card when you arrive in the country you are visiting. Very expensive.With ATT you can buy 1GB of data for 1 month at $60 or a international day pass for $10 a day.
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