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Sim Cards (again I Know!)

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Michaelg1962

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Time of past OR future Camino
September 24
hi folks what sim card can i get to have the same number in australia and spain.
My phone is Android unlocked and has 2 sim card capacity.
My home sim is flagged differently but OPTUS based.
Always find it very awkward with bookings flights etc asking what your number will be while you are in Spain.
Help! Please!
Thanks very much. Michael
 
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You only need one sim card

Any sim can have the same number in Spain as anywhere else in the world. But, it does mean that you will need your existing sim enabled for international calls and then you can use it anywhere.

If you do that, be aware of international charges and dont allow apps to auto update unless over wifi.

Ensure that any maps that you will use are downloaded before you leave your home country

Apologies if I have misread your question
 
If your phone is dual SIM capable then you could buy a local prepaid SIM for data, calls and SMS messaging and use it alongside your Australian SIM. Disable the data function for the Aussie one though or it could get very expensive. Make both SIMs active for calls and text messaging and you will have two numbers available - your Australian one and a Spanish one. You can choose which one to name but for local bookings and conversations the Spanish one would be best.
 
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Thanks for your help I'll check the roaming rate cheers
 
Thanks for that,that looks like the best way to go.cheers
 
Michaelg1962 said:
Thanks for your help I'll check the roaming rate cheers
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Not entirely sure what you mean by "flagged differently", but if you mean you're with an Optus reseller and it happens to be Amaysim, they have roaming plans that start at $20 for 100 calls and texts and aren't that much more to add a bit of data, valid for a year.

Failing that, just get a local Spanish SIM when you arrive to use for data and local calls.
 
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