Telephones/Communication with home (Via de la Plata)

[SueH]

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

 

[sillydoll]

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?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Delfin internet and phone service for iPhone and smartphones information here:

http://movil.orange.es/tarifas-y-ahorro/tarjeta/delfin/

 

[SueH]

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

 

[newfydog]

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?