Margaret of Jordan
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You do not say which country you are travelling from. That might help others from your home country to answer your question more specifically. Those of us who live within the EU should not face any additional roaming charges these days for mobile calls and data while in another EU country. It is therefore no big deal to use our normal SIM while in France and Spain.
I finally bought a SIM card at the Madrid airport, and it was the same price I had been paying in Pamplona.I agree airports are a rip off.
I was told to switch from 4G to 3G because 4G can get additional charges, don't know why.You do not say which country you are travelling from. That might help others from your home country to answer your question more specifically. Those of us who live within the EU should not face any additional roaming charges these days for mobile calls and data while in another EU country. It is therefore no big deal to use our normal SIM while in France and Spain.
We picked up a SIM card at a Vodafone store. It cost 25 euros for 6 months unlimited use and is working really well so far. Able to do all I need with/without internet. Great GPS.Is everyone getting SIM cards and data for the walk? If so, where? I’ve paid far too much in the past in MAD airport. Flying into MAD, buding to Pamplona or Burgos to start. I thought to use my phone to book each nights’ accommodation the night before.
We bought ours in Barcelona a few days ago before coming to Pamplona today. It works throughout Europe but info etc is in Spanish. We had to have a new # and I cannot text out of Europe such as back to USA. But it picks up internet quickly. No problems so far.I have Verizon iphone, same question ... we are traveling first in France .... where to buy sim card, not being techie, how easily will it work? Can I purchase in in states before I leave?
Not everyone, by any means, but many do.Is everyone getting SIM cards and data for the walk?
I was told to switch from 4G to 3G because 4G can get additional charges, don't know why.
That wasn't available to me in April. Can you tell us the name of the plan that you have?We picked up a SIM card at a Vodafone store. It cost 25 euros for 6 months unlimited use and is working really well so far. Able to do all I need with/without internet. Great GPS.
I have had good luck with https://www.mobal.com/europe-sim-ca...TlNU2Um7RbF2j_opM4GsGAD-7dZXTSPhoCwOcQAvD_BwEIs everyone getting SIM cards and data for the walk? If so, where? I’ve paid far too much in the past in MAD airport. Flying into MAD, buding to Pamplona or Burgos to start. I thought to use my phone to book each nights’ accommodation the night before.
I was told to switch from 4G to 3G because 4G can get additional charges, don't know why.
If you're going to Pamplona then that's a good place to get a sim, I agree airports are a rip off.
Most places along the Way have very good wifi coverage and if you're pre booking then Booking.com is a good option to use for this.
To connect tot WIFI? No. But if you want data on the trails, then yes, you need a SIM card.But isn't a SIM card necessary to connect to wifi? I'm with Verizon, unlocked Samsung and I thought I needed a SIM to connect to wifi without charges. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!
Tom, my Sprint plan works exactly like yours does and it recently served me quite well in France. No extra fees, just the 20 cents a minute for an actual phone call.I use t-Mobile for my carrier here in the US. They permit me to use my contracted data plan in 140 foreign countries, including all of the EU for free. There are no roaming charges.
Plus, they give me free unlimited text capability. The only extra charge is that voice calls to an from anywhere are USD 20 cents per minute.
Using this is transparent. When the plans lands at Paris or Madrid, when I start up the phone, it automatically attaches to any available Euro network, usually Orange or Vodaphone.
Hope this helps.
To connect tot WIFI? No. But if you want data on the trails, then yes, you need a SIM card.
Those using the Wise Pilgrim apps may want to use data on the road for the live maps that locate where you are on GPS, and direct you to your next villages, albergues, etc.
Tom, my Sprint plan works exactly like yours does and it recently served me quite well in France. No extra fees, just the 20 cents a minute for an actual phone call.
I don't know how hot it is in Santiago right now, but I'll bet you are happy to NOT be in Florida for a few weeks in July! Enjoy your time in that special city helping in the Pilgrim's office.... Lucky you, twice in one year!I do recall reading that t-Mobile recently purchased Sprint. This may be one of the collateral benefits. Glad it worked well for you.
I am inSantiago now, working at the office until 12 August. Yippee!!!.
I have Verizon iphone, same question ... we are traveling first in France .... where to buy sim card, not being techie, how easily will it work? Can I purchase in in states before I leave?
I don't know how hot it is in Santiago right now, but I'll bet you are happy to NOT be in Florida for a few weeks in July! Enjoy your time in that special city helping in the Pilgrim's office.... Lucky you, twice in one year!
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