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- 2018
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We use our US ATT plan which let's us use our phone, data, text. It comes at a price. Sim cards are probably cheaper.Call me dense, but I always get confused using a Spanish SIM card while on the Camino. And I always deplete it sooner than I expect and I have to find a place to fill it up again. I just saw this on the Verizon site. I just want data, as I can use Whatsapp for calls. Texts are free. Why wouldn't this be a good deal?
International Monthly Plan
$100/Monthly
Ideal for trips of 10 days or more. Add as a one time or recurring charge. Use your phone in 210+ countries and destinations.
Includes
*After first 20GB of high speed data get unlimited 3G data.
- Unlimited data*
- 250 minutes
- Unlimited texts
Because it is expensive but, really, it looks like it may be the plan for you; simple to use for $3 a day.Why wouldn't this be a good deal?
I have the same issue with SIM cards. I got the Verizon ultimate unlimited or some overpromising name like that and it cost me $25/month on top of my normal monthly plan. Data and phone. Anywhere in the world.Call me dense, but I always get confused using a Spanish SIM card while on the Camino. And I always deplete it sooner than I expect and I have to find a place to fill it up again. I just saw this on the Verizon site. I just want data, as I can use Whatsapp for calls. Texts are free. Why wouldn't this be a good deal?
International Monthly Plan
$100/Monthly
Ideal for trips of 10 days or more. Add as a one time or recurring charge. Use your phone in 210+ countries and destinations.
Includes
*After first 20GB of high speed data get unlimited 3G data.
- Unlimited data*
- 250 minutes
- Unlimited texts
Like many others on this thread I used AT&Ts international plan. Maybe slightly more expensive than a esim but it was convenient and reliable.Call me dense, but I always get confused using a Spanish SIM card while on the Camino. And I always deplete it sooner than I expect and I have to find a place to fill it up again. I just saw this on the Verizon site. I just want data, as I can use Whatsapp for calls. Texts are free. Why wouldn't this be a good deal?
International Monthly Plan
$100/Monthly
Ideal for trips of 10 days or more. Add as a one time or recurring charge. Use your phone in 210+ countries and destinations.
Includes
*After first 20GB of high speed data get unlimited 3G data.
- Unlimited data*
- 250 minutes
- Unlimited texts
In addition to Airalo and Holafly you can buy an eSIM online from Vodaphone.I have been using eSims for international travel (including my last Camino) and they are super easy and affordable. Buy it before your departure, turn it on when you are in country and you are good to go. I like being able to have data in the airport when I land. Message me if you have questions.
I checked this out on their website. You can get much better plans if you go to a Vodafone store when you arrive. It takes about 10 minutes to set up a plan that will give you much more service options at a much lower price. Here is a screenshot from Vodafone that I took this morning: The eSim option is pretty weak compared to this one. There are also two more expensive plans that charge up to 40 Euros a month but unless you are downloading lots of movies or uploading the 25,000th camino vlog the three plans I showed are more then enough. Also according to the website you only get data. No calls or texts with the ESim.. Unless I am missing something it sure seems to me that the little extra inconvenience of going to a vodafone store is well worth the savings. If you are staying longer than 28 days you get a link to recharge. The link allows you to switch from Spanish to English if you can't read Spanish. The recharge takes less than a minute. The thing to remember is you must recharge with the same plan you originally bought.In addition to Airalo and Holafly you can buy an eSIM online from Vodaphone.
Vodafone Travel eSIM Europe
Buy your Vodafone Travel eSIM, install it quickly and enjoy our fast internet in Europe.travel.vodafone.com
I checked this out on their website. You can get much better plans if you go to a Vodafone store when you arrive. It takes about 10 minutes to set up a plan that will give you much more service options at a much lower price. Here is a screenshot from Vodafone that I took this morning: The eSim option is pretty weak compared to this one. There are also two more expensive plans that charge up to 40 Euros a month but unless you are downloading lots of movies or uploading the 25,000th camino vlog the three plans I showed are more then enough. Also according to the website you only get data. No calls or texts with the ESim.. Unless I am missing something it sure seems to me that the little extra inconvenience of going to a vodafone store is well worth the savings. If you are staying longer than 28 days you get a link to recharge. The link allows you to switch from Spanish to English if you can't read Spanish. The recharge takes less than a minute. The thing to remember is you must recharge with the same plan you originally bought.
When you get one of their sims (not esim) you will have to replace your sim.
You do have to replace your sim but it only takes a few seconds to do it. Yes there are a few minor inconveniences but for me at least, going to Vodafone and getting a new sim and Spanish telephone number works best. When you get your new sim the people at Vodafone give you the choice of keeping your original number or getting a new Spanish number. (The Spanish number has no effect on people sending you messages or calling on whatsapp who only have your original number). A few years ago, for some reason I said I wanted to keep my old number. When I tried to register my cell phone with Alert Cops with my Mexican number it would not take it. I really like the security of having Alert Cops on my phone especially now that I just turned 70. But like I said whatever works for each person is the best plan for them.That is correct, the beauty of an eSim is that you can keep your sim installed and when you are on wifi you will still get texts and can make calls with your normal number. When you get one of their sims (not esim) you will have to replace your sim.
I also have Verizon & have used their intl plan on Portuguese & Frances caminos. It worked well for me. Maybe not the least expensive option but easy. I only got kicked over to 3G data a couple times - didn’t love that when it occurred.Call me dense, but I always get confused using a Spanish SIM card while on the Camino. And I always deplete it sooner than I expect and I have to find a place to fill it up again. I just saw this on the Verizon site. I just want data, as I can use Whatsapp for calls. Texts are free. Why wouldn't this be a good deal?
International Monthly Plan
$100/Monthly
Ideal for trips of 10 days or more. Add as a one time or recurring charge. Use your phone in 210+ countries and destinations.
Includes
*After first 20GB of high speed data get unlimited 3G data.
- Unlimited data*
- 250 minutes
- Unlimited texts
I used Holafly on my CF last fall. My T-Mobile International plane didn't provide data outside of major cities.I’m using Holafly eSIM, it’s working great. I have unlimited data and 60 mins. of tele. Using WhatsApp for communication and the connection has been very good here in France. Spain tomorrow, I’ll update then. 90 days, $99. They offer shorter plans as well.
Lots of responses are offered. My US plan (Visible with Verizon) does not offer an international plan. Last month I got a Vodafone eSIM with only data. It worked very well for me to use apps and WhatsApp to call home. 12€ for 5GB for 10 days. Then top up at 2.50€ for 1GB for 5 days. My friend used his AT&T at $100 for one month.Call me dense, but I always get confused using a Spanish SIM card while on the Camino. And I always deplete it sooner than I expect and I have to find a place to fill it up again. I just saw this on the Verizon site. I just want data, as I can use Whatsapp for calls. Texts are free. Why wouldn't this be a good deal?
International Monthly Plan
$100/Monthly
Ideal for trips of 10 days or more. Add as a one time or recurring charge. Use your phone in 210+ countries and destinations.
Includes
*After first 20GB of high speed data get unlimited 3G data.
- Unlimited data*
- 250 minutes
- Unlimited texts
Do you have a link to that plan? It almost sounds too good to be true. I have only found the $100 International Plan from Verizon.I have the same issue with SIM cards. I got the Verizon ultimate unlimited or some overpromising name like that and it cost me $25/month on top of my normal monthly plan. Data and phone. Anywhere in the world.
Sorry for the delay. I just saw this. I just called Verizon to verify this. The plan is called Unlimited Ultimate and is added $25 per month to my bill for unlimited data and calling. Who knows if it slows everything down and wrecks my life—Verizon is good at that— but that’s the plan i got. I always have WhatsApp as a backup.Do you have a link to that plan? It almost sounds too good to be true. I have only found the $100 International Plan from Verizon.
International Plans: Monthly Plans - Verizon
Verizon's monthly international plans are perfect for a one-time or occasional travel to 185+ countries. Learn how to easily add this plan today.www.verizon.com
Do you find that the coverage is good with Verizon? I need to keep my number active/useable so this seems like the easiest option versus switching back and forth from Verizon Travel Pass and a European SIM.I just call Verizon and pay the $100 for the month. I like to keep it simple. Unlimited data and text, with 180 minutes talk time if I recall.
Thanks SJE! Data on the trail is the main thing so I can use the app map. I would only need to make calls from my accommodation at night (where I assume service is fine in town) or in case of emergency. I am also getting the Unlimited Ultimate. Fingers crossed!I actually haven’t made a single call so i don’t know. But I’ve been using it for data access and that seems to be working
Replying to myself in case this helps someone...If you have Verizon 5G Home Wifi you can also have that line put on hold and it will only cost $10 per month instead of your regular charge.Thanks SJE! Data on the trail is the main thing so I can use the app map. I would only need to make calls from my accommodation at night (where I assume service is fine in town) or in case of emergency. I am also getting the Unlimited Ultimate. Fingers crossed!
WOW! Never had any of those and I've been to France, Camino Frances w\Finisterre & Madrid extension, Canada, Italy & Barcelona to name few places. Use my data a lot esp when it comes to my FindPenguinsGot Holafly. I used the T-Mobile international plan before, and it worked pretty well, until they stated sending unpleasant messages about my “excessive data usage”.
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