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Telephones/Communication with home (Via de la Plata)

SueH

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Time of past OR future Camino
2018
Hi, All:
I have just finished my first Camino and loved it.
I took my iphone with me and bought a new SIM card from Orange in Sevilla for 5 or 10 euro (can't remember which). I then bought a plan called "Delfin" which gave me unlimited data for 3.5 euro a week. This gave me unlimited internet access and gmail. The coverage was excellent; the only place I was not covered was in the valleys in Galicia; there was no problem once I climbed up the hills. I had 50 free SMS within Spain and 9 eurocents per minute for Spainish calls. With all the gmail, I did not feel the need for phonecalls back home. I wrote a short gmail each night so everyone was up-to-date. (I did not realise how much I talked about the food until someone asked me if I was doing any actual walking!) I also bought calling cards for my phone -5euros- which were not too expensive, but I had trouble making them work. I topped up the plan in 'Tabaco' shops which were everywhere.
With the apps on my phone, I could get directions to hotels in towns, find out where I was and get all the latest sports results for fellow travellers. I also had books on the phone, so I could read at night without disturbing anyone. Friends and relos from home phoned whenever they felt the need.
It worked very well and there were always 'enchufes" -power points- to charge from in albergues or failing that in bars or restaurants.

Hope this helps.

Sue
 
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
Sue, that sounds like a really good deal. What phone do you have?
I bought a Blackberry data Sim - cost €90 with delivery to Pamplona - and had to keep topping up even though it was supposed to have unlimited internet and email by having a €4.30 balance.
I can't find information on the Delfin plan you bought. Do you have any url links?
 
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
Sorry for the late reply; I am trying to wean myself off the forum: too much gardening to do!

I imagine Falcon is correct: I do not have an address on the info I brought home with me. I simply walked into the Orange store in Sevilla; it is one of their standard plans. It was exactly what I needed.

Sue
 
Great deal, but make sure your phone is unlocked GSM and can use that SIM card. I-Phones bought in the US are usually not. I-Pads from the US are, but they can just do email, not calls. Isn't it great how simple these things have made our lives?
 

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