SYates
Camino Fossil AD 1999, now living in Santiago de C
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- First: Camino Francés 1999
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Last: Santiago - Muxia 2019
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Even on the VdlP two+ years ago I had no trouble finding wifi in most bars/cafés, and even some albergues.Seems I am taking an IPhone 4s with me auf die VdlP and that means I need a new data plan. So, what is the typical data amount for somebody that relies mostly on wifi and looks up things via the 'phone line' nur very occasionally? 1GB enough? Thanks, SY
Can you recharge as you go? I usually start with an 800 mb package (ATT) and then monitor my usage as I head out. If I have to, I can sign up for additional amounts along the way. I think I had to recharge maybe once.
Its a convenience thing. I know it works, I know I won't be charged hidden extras, I don't have to unlock my phone. I can take care of everything from a website on both my desktop and mobile phone. Just a different approach I guess, I fully respect alternative approaches.An 800mb data package is $120! I'm on AT&T and refuse to give them so much for so little in return, since my iPhone is unlocked, I have the option to buy a local prepaid SIM card. For the cost of a bad pilgrim meal you can get a prepaid Spanish SIM card with data.
... @SYates, the "nur very occasionally" made me smile.
So - any advice for someone who DOES use a lot of data and doesn't want to have to rely on spotty wifi? I use my iPhone 6s to upload all my photos to the cloud and I sometimes use mapping apps which can use a lot of data. I figure I need 3-5 gigs for the 40 days I'll be in Spain. I DON'T need to make phone calls or text messages so I don't care if that is an option or not. I can FB message my husband if we get separated (so long as we both have a Spain data card).
When I was in Italy last year, I bought a SIM card online through prepaidsimcard.org. It cost more but it allowed tethering and I didn't need to call an Italian number to set it up. It was already setup and easy to use. There was a choice of 1 gb or 10 gb so I bought the 10 and used about half of it over 3 weeks. I just don't know if I should order one online again like I did for Italy, or just buy one in Spain when I get there.
@Bajaracer that looks like a very useful list of links. Could you post it in the resources section?
In the US T-Mobile has free unlimited data world wide. I have taken advantage of it in quite a few countries using T-Mobile.I am not sure where you live but in the UK the 3 Network has free roaming in a huge amount of countries so once you activate roaming you can use your allowance at no extra charge.
They have monthly plans so you do not have to commit to a contract other than a month at a time and the best deal for me was unlimited Data, unlimited text and 200 minutes for just £20!
I got it last year to walk the Frances and it was brilliant knowing i didnt have to worry at all because it was unlimited data.
I just checked the site and for monthly unlimited data it is now £23 pounds but of course there are lesser options.
Sounds like a good deal. Do they have this in the usa as well? Good data deals? I find verizon and at&t very expensive, compared to european prices.I'm back looking at this again. Now I'm considering buying a prepaid card that will work in France, Spain, and Italy for the 3 months I'm there (it actually works in about 20 countries). I can tether other devices to it and it comes with 7 GB data card for 75 euros with a top up option. Seems like a good deal. I bought a card from the same company for Italy last August and it worked well. This is the company. Has anyone else tried the multi-country cards from them? http://www.prepaidsimcard.org
ETA: Sorry I spoke too soon. It's only good for 30 days. Back to the drawing board.
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