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  1. DoughnutANZ

    SIM card for Europe

    ...is incomplete. People in Europe travel extensively between countries in the EU. This is not a recent thing and it certainly didn't start when eSIMs were introduced. Most plans purchased from the major telecommunications companies in any country in Europe will allow for the phone and data to...
  2. W

    SIM card for Europe

    From my research, it seems that I will need to buy a regional eSim and not one for a particular country. In walking the Camino, I will start in Portugal and end in Spain. Almost all the regional Europe plans cover all the countries in the EU. I am trying to figure out which one has the best...
  3. Rita Flower

    SIM cards and e-sim advice

    Hi. Go to Trecile’s link for the full story. There is still a lot of confusion out there between an eSIM and a physical SIM card Anyway, I used Airalo. I had a data only plan and used WhatsApp or Skype calls for phone calls. It took a bit of concentration to set up but once I had a plan and...
  4. lt56ny

    SIM cards and e-sim advice

    ...and if there is a problem there are more Vodafone stores and to recharge it is very simple. Read also what I wrote below. I have no idea about eSim. Last year when I flew into Barcelona I went to Tech and Fly. in the airport to see if I could get a Vodafone sim card. Yes they had them of...
  5. Teddie

    SIM cards and e-sim advice

    Vodafone is good. Flying in? Go to cell phone kiosk, they will charge you about $30E for a 28day physical sim card ( leave your eSim activated for when you return ), they will activate new SIM at the kiosk....and you are "good to go".
  6. Juspassinthru

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    Holafly eSIM update. I’ve now been using Holafly for 10 days in France an rural Spain. I’ve had good tele signal almost everywhere ranging from 3G (didn’t know it was still used), LTE, 4G and most of the time, 5G. The few calls have connected easily and WhatsApp works great. At this point, I...
  7. Gekkosan

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    ...messages about my “excessive data usage”. Holafly is a bit more expensive, and I find that the setup instructions could be a lot clearer, particularly regarding how to work in tandem with your original eSim. But it worked great, and I never got any harassment about the amount of data I used.
  8. B

    Accommodation - to book or not to book

    Any esim recommendations?
  9. Rita Flower

    Accommodation - to book or not to book

    ...the place was probably closed, and I would look for something else. I used Skype calls for phone calls very successfully - I had a data only eSim. Occasionally I asked a hospitalario to help. My last Camino - VDLP - I only looked for vacancies if I was landing in a bigger town or tourist...
  10. Pathfinder89

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    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...
  11. jfgough

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    I used Holafly on my CF last fall. My T-Mobile International plane didn't provide data outside of major cities.
  12. lt56ny

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    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...
  13. Rick of Rick and Peg

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    Some phones allow multiple eSIMs and your regular plan could be on an eSIM allowing your travel plan to be either a physical SIM or an eSIM.
  14. Cuttooth

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    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.
  15. lt56ny

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    ...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...
  16. trecile

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    In addition to Airalo and Holafly you can buy an eSIM online from Vodaphone. https://travel.vodafone.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAVbbw-D0J3D-a71ANiuAYYgr_GRYhhu3rbVheZUoR5s_CirNdMPcVRoCHrkQAvD_BwE
  17. Cuttooth

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    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.
  18. pkonopka

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    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.
  19. Juspassinthru

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    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.
  20. JillGat

    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    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...

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