- Time of past OR future Camino
- April 2025 CF
This thread is for those of you who are already using Verizon in the US. I see a couple other threads where this is mentioned, but this might be helpful for others on verizon using the search function. I was figuring I would get an Orange esim or similar when I arrive in Europe this coming March. Or, switch to T-Mobile. Or shell out the $100 for a month of international coverage. However, Verizon Wireless has a plan that includes international calls and text. I just got back from Japan, and the new-ish "Unlimited Ultimate" worked great there. Your mileage (and mine) may vary on the Camino, since it's not Japan.
This plan is about $55 per month. We were on an older plan that was about $5 less. So this was not "free" but I think we can downgrade our plan between international trips. Mrs NerdGjerd is in charge of the bills, and we are not real big on change. I've been using Verizon wireless since the 90s, through work. It used to have the best coverage where I worked, but I don't think that's true anymore. So i realized they're not perfect and by all means look to other companies if you are in the market. But if you want to keep your Verizon, this plan may be helpful, you will still be able to receive calls from folks back home when you want. I am planning to not be "hunched over" my phone during the Camino, but I like this availability to keep my number active for very little clams.
This plan is about $55 per month. We were on an older plan that was about $5 less. So this was not "free" but I think we can downgrade our plan between international trips. Mrs NerdGjerd is in charge of the bills, and we are not real big on change. I've been using Verizon wireless since the 90s, through work. It used to have the best coverage where I worked, but I don't think that's true anymore. So i realized they're not perfect and by all means look to other companies if you are in the market. But if you want to keep your Verizon, this plan may be helpful, you will still be able to receive calls from folks back home when you want. I am planning to not be "hunched over" my phone during the Camino, but I like this availability to keep my number active for very little clams.