Vodafone or other SIM card services

[BethC]

Usually it seems like SIM cards are strictly for ONE country only - I'm planning on buying a Vodafone SIM card at the airport in Madrid and am assuming I'll be off-service for the time I'll be in France (under 12 hours) in SJPP (unless by some chance it is known to cover in this area). That part I can live with, but what happens after the 30-day contract is up? Will service continue beyond 30 days if I keep topping up or do I need to buy a new SIM card, say, in Ponferrada if I figure I'll need 40 days of service? I can't find answers on the Vodafone site.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I buy one Vodafone sim card and use it for 6-8 weeks, so I'm not sure about the 30 day thing.
I've never had to sign a contract of any kind.
I usually pay 15-20 euros, then add time as I need it.
When in France, I'm off service, but that's only for 2 days so I don't worry much about it.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Oh. And I don't buy my SIM here.
I get it as soon as I get to Spain.
There are Vodafone places in every large city.

 

[BethC]

I buy one Vodafone sim card and use it for 6-8 weeks, so I'm not sure about the 30 day thing.
I've never had to sign a contract of any kind.
I usually pay 15-20 euros, then add time as I need it.
When in France, I'm off service, but that's only for 2 days so I don't worry much about it.

Thank you so much, Annie!

 

[Bajaracer]

Usually it seems like SIM cards are strictly for ONE country only - I'm planning on buying a Vodafone SIM card at the airport in Madrid and am assuming I'll be off-service for the time I'll be in France (under 12 hours) in SJPP (unless by some chance it is known to cover in this area). That part I can live with, but what happens after the 30-day contract is up? Will service continue beyond 30 days if I keep topping up or do I need to buy a new SIM card, say, in Ponferrada if I figure I'll need 40 days of service? I can't find answers on the Vodafone site.

The Vodafone Tourist SIM will renew automatically for the next month provided you have enough credit on your account. http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Spain

 

[BethC]

The Vodafone Tourist SIM will renew automatically for the next month provided you have enough credit on your account. http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Spain

Thank you so much! When I was in SE Asia they said their SIM card would expire in 30 days, so I was concerned, as this is a 43-day trip. That's a relief.

 

[mamodavis]

Once the phone is kept topped up it will renew into the next month Vodafone usully send a text and tell you when your credit is running out for the month they send it 2/3 days before its due. I'm on the same deal.