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  1. Stellamaris

    Using Airalo app on CF

    « Just to advise, you may have to enter APN settings in addition to installing/activating the esim. Instructions are in the app. » what is APN setting ?
  2. M

    Using Airalo app on CF

    Thanks for the advice!
  3. A

    Using Airalo app on CF

    I've used it in Spain Just to advise, you may have to enter APN settings in addition to installing/activating the esim. Instructions are in the app. My experience was (and is likely still the case unless they saw sense and updated the app to have these instructions offline) you can only see...
  4. Steve5000

    Phone connection on VDLP

    ...the walk but no major dead spots. USD 10 per day sounds outrageous to me!😀 Local sims would provide a more effective solution imho 🤷‍♂️ For the eSIM users, yes you can use multiple/additional eSIMs on most leading phones. Check or google for details but not difficult if I can do it! Buen...
  5. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Google's Pixel lineup of phones also have dual physical SIM and eSIM. I'm not arguing against @trecile and Samsung's phones (or any other) because I haven't done comparisons but I've been happy with my Pixels. Here are some reasons you may like them too. The "a" series (e.g., Pixel 7a) have the...
  6. J

    Phones, Sim Cards, Choices and Questions, Oh, So Many Questions!

    I recommend buying a used iPhone with eSIM capability off SWAPPA and then get an eSIM for data only, you’ll use your primary U.S. telephone number for calls and messaging, from Airalo or Nomad. Data service in Spain is very affordable and reliable.
  7. trecile

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    The new Samsung Galaxy phones all have dual eSIM capabability. While you are getting a new phone you might want to consider switching to T-Mobile if it works well in your area. Many of their plans offer free roaming data while abroad, and they have discounted plans if you are over 55. The...
  8. Calvin & Hobbes

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...seems few phones have this now. Be careful if they say they do. My current Motorola phone (Android) can accept 2 Sims, BUT, one of the slots has dual purposes. It is also the slot for an SD card. So, my phone can have either 2 sims or 1 sim + sd card, but not both. Oh, and it won't accept an...
  9. CA_Pilgrim

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...phones and mostly kept the one with my USA SIM card shut off to avoid outrageous VERIZON overseas rates. The other phone had a Spanish SIM I picked up at Vodaphone in Pamplona. This time, I plan to purchase a Spanish SIM (or eSIM) for the new phone ahead of time. I've seen them for sale on...
  10. D

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I'am from Canada and I was worried about the 2 step Authenticator also when I went to Spain. But I never needed it. But I always physically used my card and never had to use it purchase anything online. Plus also my bank also won't use email as a way to get Authenticator code. Going again this...
  11. chan25

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I have the bank use my email instead of my phone number when on the Camino
  12. Sandra Wolf

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...as a email as my bank will not send emails either. I was going to set up a duel sim with Vodafone on the last camino but found out that their eSIM was data only so I opted for a physical Spanish SIM and tethered my iPad to the phone when no WiFi was available. The only tip I can give is to...
  13. Liddybee

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I’m with Rogers and their daily roaming charges are prohibitively expensive for my six week trip hence wanting a Spanish eSIM. I’m comfortable using WhatsApp for calls which helps and in a true emergency would naturally not care about the cost of calls. Not sure I’m ready to switch providers yet...
  14. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I've got a few things to add here. 1) Excellent find. 2) Possibly this could also work if wifi was not available but another SIM (or eSIM) had cellular data. 3) Not useful though to get authentication codes sent to the phone without having bought the international plan. At least I don't think...
  15. t2andreo

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I have not needed to do it yet. By the time I am able to get back to Spain and the Camino, I will likely have upgraded my phone. We shall see. Thanks for the assist. Tom
  16. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Look into this before going. I have a hunch that they won't change the number for the verification text to an international one, they may be charged for the text. Even if they would be nice about it their software may not allow it. I hope I'm wrong because this would easy for you to implement...
  17. Calvin & Hobbes

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I had a similar issue when walking the Portugues this past September. For some reason, some businesses wanted a verification code for what I considered a rather small purchase. I had replaced my U.S. sim card with a Portuguese sim and couldn't receive the texts/verification code. My phone holds...
  18. D

    Phones, Sim Cards, Choices and Questions, Oh, So Many Questions!

    On August 31, 2023 I purchased a Vodafone SIM card for my Samsung A53 in the Train Station Mall area of the Madrid Airport. It worked flawlessly across Spain. No issues with WhatsApp or my phone's contacts.
  19. David Tallan

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...Spanish SIMS on previous trips without much issue (there was less 2 factor authentication back then), so I just switched my Rogers number to an eSIM and used the physical slot for the Spanish SIM. I'm hoping I will be able to reactivate it again when I head back to Spain in May, less than a...
  20. Liddybee

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I’m also with Rogers so your information is very relevant David. If I get an eSIM package online before I go I’m assuming I would also know my Spanish number to change to should the bank allow. Am I correct in this assumption?
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