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  1. Peregrina 2013

    Phone question for a newby

    But, if they call you on WhatsApp - regardless of having an international number, they can communicate with you on the phone or send a message with no charge at all. WhatsApp has worked brilliantly for me when in Spain and Portugal.
  2. Stephan the Painter

    Phone question for a newby

    ...easy to swap out your Sim card in an airport. That’s pretty much what the Airport mobile kiosks do all day long. Vodafone is usually a good choice. And if you have a newer phone it may take dual Sims. If you’re not sure just pop by your local Verizon store and they ask the customer service...
  3. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Phone question for a newby

    Is this going to be your only phone in Europe or will you be bringing your US phone as well? I ask because many smartphones these days are dual-SIM. This allows you to have both a US and an EU number on the same phone (or back home a personal number and a business number). Check the specs for...
  4. F

    Camino Frances in March 2022.. Advice ??

    Thanks. I have Signal as well.
  5. DoughnutANZ

    Camino Frances in March 2022.. Advice ??

    I did get a local SIM card which I used in my dual SIM card Android smartphone. But most Albergues and bars have WiFi and so you could use that instead of a local SIM card but I like to have access to data when I am out on the Way. I prefer Signal myself as an encrypted messaging app but I am...
  6. Canche

    Tips for Pilgrims: Payment Verification Issues While on Pilgrimage

    It's a pain. I had problems with RENFE while at home before leaving.
  7. R

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    ...You had to enter special phone numbers to access and then your phone number, never again. So now I have a cheap phone bought on Amazon with dual sim capability and works great. I bought my sim card for the country I visit on the internet, Amazon may be good still. I take both phones because I...
  8. F

    Tips for Pilgrims: Payment Verification Issues While on Pilgrimage

    Thanks, @Doughnut NZ . You are expanding on the factual information so frequently offered by @Kather1na. You reminded me of the Verified by Visa scheme. I must delete that obsolete entry in my important details file! I am so sorry for those of the forum pilgrims outside EU or Schengen zones who...
  9. DoughnutANZ

    Tips for Pilgrims: Payment Verification Issues While on Pilgrimage

    ...to remember to turn on roaming in their phone. Okay, what can other pilgrims do? If you own a reasonably modern smart phone that has a dual SIM capability then you can use both your home SIM for SMS verification and a cheap to use Spanish SIM at the same time. I will, if I get time, do...
  10. gailsweb

    How to use 2-factor ID for banking while traveling with a foreign SIM card

    ...and also bought a Spanish sim for a smaller second phone to use on the camino - much cheaper than using the roamING phone in spain. I am so glad there are dual sims now it will save me 112gms 😂 and I look forward to using one on my next camino post restrictions hopefully in the near future 🤞
  11. F

    How to use 2-factor ID for banking while traveling with a foreign SIM card

    ...And make sure ordinary comms from home go to your EU SIM so you don't get dinged a "daily use fee" as I have been on "the best plan" (LOL) Rogers was offering at the time. I will get a second SIM of some form if I can get it sorted efficiently; Spouse cant get a Dual SIM going in his phone.
  12. Anhalter

    How to use 2-factor ID for banking while traveling with a foreign SIM card

    If two factor auth is such a big issue, might not be a dual-sim phone the right thing to get? You could still get your texts from work/bank/whatnot with likely no added cost (i think receiving texts is free even if you are on another continent, but better check before) and use the EU-Sim for...
  13. M

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    Yes, and my dual SIM allows me to completely disconnect one or both SIMs as required.
  14. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    ...up often. When you know it is going to come up, like transferring funds using an app, you could switch SIMs beforehand and take the hit of a small amount of international charges. It may just involve the sending of one text message. Dual SIMs would keep you from having to do a physical SIM swap.
  15. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    ...And they will need to dial the prefix that allows them to call internationally beforehand. Yes if removed from your phone. No if left in a dual SIM phone. People calling your regular number who didn't even know you left the country will be able to talk to you. Be quick though because while...
  16. M

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    ...to calls and messages to the original number. Yes, if you want to receive calls from home, you will need to give them your new number to call. They will then have to pay international mobile rates to call you. If you have two phones, or a dual SIM phone, you can have access to both numbers.
  17. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    ...slide out when rummaging for your passport, money or ATM card. Another way to keep your Canadian SIM safe is not to bring it. If you have dual SIM capabilities and one is an eSIM copy your card data to the eSIM and then take out the card and lock it up at home. You could do that now and once...
  18. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    Newer phones are coming in with dual sim capabilities. You can have two numbers available on your phone. Some of these do not need a physical sim. You get a QR code when you get your phone number and you scan that to activate the number. Here is a short Apple Support video on the process...
  19. SeñorJacques

    Verizon $100/month plan for iPhone and Apple Watch usage in Europe

    ...But it's made somewhat easier by the fact that newer model iPhones (ones released since 2018) as well as many Android phones now utilize a dual SIM set up where you can keep your domestic number + calling plan on one SIM (often on an eSIM, which is permanently "lives" in your phone's memory)...
  20. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Woo hoo - I get to go!

    ...One way you can handle this is to get a Spanish SIM and give the number only to a select few for emergency use only. Then you can leave the phone on. You may end up getting texts from your provider though so just answer calls. At the end of the day switch SIMs (easy if you have a dual SIM phone).

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