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  1. Lynn C O'Hara

    Verizon’s International Plan Debacle

    ...challenged? I usually don’t use a phone when I’m on Camino to call, but I’m sure there are so many who just don’t know the ins and outs of SIM, eSIM, and other headaches. I can read the instructions, but I’m much better at hearing someone explain who is not trying to sell me their useless...
  2. DoughnutANZ

    Verizon’s International Plan Debacle

    It is possible that the configuration settings on your phone are causing some issues. Settings related to the SIM or eSIM such as Roaming for data and Voice service. There sometimes also is a Roaming setting at the Telco end that needs to be turned on. Also when you arrive in Portugal your...
  3. Juspassinthru

    Ordering Taxi with Only Data (No Phone)

    ...plan that you choose plus an EU number (free roaming) and 60 minutes of calls, in and out total of 120 minutes. 64 days in the EU (mostly Spain) earlier this year, good connections and no problems. It may offer you the flexibility you need. It is an eSIM so your device must support them. Good...
  4. T

    Phone services - which is best

    The eSIM services are very good and inexpensive now. I have used Aíralo in 2024 in Europe with great results. Download the app and follow along.
  5. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Phone services - which is best

    I see that an iPhone 11 has dual SIM, a physical card and an eSIM. That gives the two of you great flexibility but it appears that you are looking for simplicity. So, although either of you could have both Verizon AND Orange on your phones, I suggest that your phone use a physical SIM card for...
  6. trecile

    Ordering Taxi with Only Data (No Phone)

    @Elle Bieling has also sung the praises of Roamless:
  7. Hapa Dude

    Ordering Taxi with Only Data (No Phone)

    One option I'm going to try next month is to use Roamless eSIM. It's like Airalo, which I love and have used successfully in several countries, but it's cheaper and also includes an app that allows you to make outgoing calls over cellular data for 1-2 cents/minute. So, it's like combining Airalo...
  8. S

    Walk the Camino, while working remotely?

    ...reliable internet some places but don’t count on it. I had connection problems or strength problems even in some nice hotels. Getting GB on an eSIM is fairly reasonable, assuming you could hot spot from that. I met someone who has done multiple caminos, shipping luggage daily that contained...
  9. Stephan the Painter

    Final Questions

    RE: Phones. I found what works best for me is to have an ESIM from my home provider and put in a physical SIM when I get to the foriegn destination. They often have them available at the airports. In Madrid go to left luggage, they sell them there. Most phones can support multiple numbers...
  10. trecile

    Zoom interview whilst on the camino

    I have found public wifi in bars, albergues, and hotels to often be quite slow. I found that using SIM data was often much better.
  11. Rhysmike

    Zoom interview whilst on the camino

    I used an eSIM when I walked the Frances this year and regularly checked the internet speed. In most places it was over 50 mbs, often exceeding 100 mbs. If I interviewed you and you were walking the Camino I would be favourably impressed. All the best.
  12. PhilB

    Zoom interview whilst on the camino

    I have had to do 4 zoom meetings whilst on the Camino Norte this month. Not a problem encountered, good reception. too have an eSIM card.
  13. Elle Bieling

    Final Questions

    ...you use, in a pay-as-you-go model. It is inexpensive and the data that you buy never, ever expires. You never again have to purchase multiple eSIMS, but use your same eSIM account whenever and wherever you travel. In my experience, it is seamless moving from one country to another. You can...
  14. DoughnutANZ

    Camino phone SIM

    I am a Kiwi and I have worked for several Telcos. I use a Google Pixel 8 which allows multiple eSIMs and one physical SIM. I usually operate two SIMs at home for personal and business use. I have travelled to Spain multiple times over the past 5 years. I have recently arrived in Spain and I...
  15. Juspassinthru

    Camino phone SIM

    With Holafly you download their app, scan a QR code to install the eSIM and activate when you get to the country or region you plan to use it. Because I was going to be in France, Spain, Italy and Austria I got a regional eSIM so I activated when I arrived at CDG, activation means I turned on my...
  16. Rhysmike

    Camino phone SIM

    When we walked the Frances in April/May this year I used an ESim in my iPhone that I organised before we left. 50 euros per month with coverage in any European Union country.
  17. Jeff Mayor

    Camino phone SIM

    Dear Justpassingthrough, Did you install and set-up the Holafly eSIM when you arrived in Spain or back home before you landed? I'm new to the eSIM game and I'm unsure what is the best way to go about it.
  18. Juspassinthru

    Camino phone SIM

    ...the new number will automatically be linked. I liked the ease and that I had a number to provide my family before I left home. Hope this helps. I’m sure Airalo is similar but don’t know. As all EU numbers roam, it doesn’t matter which country code the number has. Your device must support an...
  19. Getwood

    Camino phone SIM

    ...example) 40 days unlimited Internet (so they claim) for €79.00. That would cover both Spain and Portugal, and apparently works with any provider. That appears to be a "data-only" price, but I didn't do a deep-dive. I'd spelunk around on the various eSIM provider sites to see what's best...
  20. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Camino phone SIM

    This guy has all sorts of information on eSIMs, SIM cards, plans, prices, the airport and where in the airport the shops are at. https://www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/europe/spain/sim-card-madrid

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