E-Sim Cards

asl

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Time of past OR future Camino

C. Frances 2023, C. Norte 2024

• Jul 21, 2023

• #1

For those heading out on Camino shortly, sharing this info from LifeHacker regarding E-Sim cards
I didn't realize that the cards could be purchased in advance of arriving in Spain.
(Admins - if this isn't permitted, my apologies and understand if deleted.)

This International eSIM Card Is $22 Right Now

It also comes with a $50 credit and data plans for over 120 countries.

lifehacker.com

 

Keith H

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2023

• #2

I use Airalo every time I go to any country where my data plan doesn’t transfer. It will only activate when it connects to an applicable tower in country. The data is cheap and plentiful.

 

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KCP

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Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Frances, 2022
Camino Portuguese, 2024

• Jul 27, 2023

• #3

I've started using Airlo as well. Am happy with it but am wondering about using it while on Camino given that it does not allow in-country calling. I called ahead for accommodation a number of times in busy sections of the Camino Frances in 2022. Am planning to walk the Portuguesa in /24 and the Le Puy in /25.

 

trecile

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Time of past OR future Camino

Various routes 2016 - 2024

• Jul 28, 2023

• #4

KCP said:

I've started using Airlo as well. Am happy with it but am wondering about using it while on Camino given that it does not allow in-country calling. I called ahead for accommodation a number of times in busy sections of the Camino Frances in 2022. Am planning to walk the Portuguesa in /24 and the Le Puy in /25.

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You can use an app like Skype or Viber to make calls using your data plan. I use Viber, and the calls are only 2¢ a minute

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Keith H

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• Jul 28, 2023

• #5

KCP said:

I've started using Airlo as well. Am happy with it but am wondering about using it while on Camino given that it does not allow in-country calling. I called ahead for accommodation a number of times in busy sections of the Camino Frances in 2022. Am planning to walk the Portuguesa in /24 and the Le Puy in /25.

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Most accommodation is on WhatsApp and you can call from there via data

 

trecile

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Time of past OR future Camino

Various routes 2016 - 2024

• Jul 28, 2023

• #6

Keith H said:

Most accommodation is on WhatsApp and you can call from there via data

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Or send them a message via WhatsApp. I prefer to do this, because then I have a written record of the conversation.

 

MainelyStina

Chronic Overpacker

Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Frances from SJPP Starting Aug 21, 2023

• Aug 17, 2023

• #7

asl said:

For those heading out on Camino shortly, sharing this info from LifeHacker regarding E-Sim cards
I didn't realize that the cards could be purchased in advance of arriving in Spain.
(Admins - if this isn't permitted, my apologies and understand if deleted.)

This International eSIM Card Is $22 Right Now

It also comes with a $50 credit and data plans for over 120 countries.

lifehacker.com

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Hey! I just want to say thank you for this post! I’ve been using the AloSIM for a couple days now in both Germany and France and so far it’s been fantastic! Looking forward to the same when I start my camino next week! Thank you!!

 

asl

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Time of past OR future Camino

C. Frances 2023, C. Norte 2024

• Aug 17, 2023

• #8

MainelyStina said:

Hey! I just want to say thank you for this post! I’ve been using the AloSIM for a couple days now in both Germany and France and so far it’s been fantastic! Looking forward to the same when I start my camino next week! Thank you!!

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YES! I picked one up about a month ago for my trip, then put an alarm on my phone to tell me to activate it right before my flight leaves the U.S.