Unlimited data sim

[Popty]

Hi all, we will be in Spain for the month of May and would like to have data available, our mobile provider, sky will charge £2 per day roaming charge to use our existing data, text, WhatsApp etc, as we will be there for 31 days, that's 62 quid, and maybe extra data charges.
So what's the best way of using phone in Spain, should l buy a sim card just for our trip that has no roaming charges and plenty of data, all we want data for is, emails, text messages WhatsApp just to keep in touch with the kids and grandkids, occasionally use of apps, to locate lpg stations etc.
Been looking at the superdrug £20 sim with unlimited data, but any suggestions greatly appreciated, won't be streaming TV or anything like that

 

[Speve]

Take a look at this data only sim?

I have a solution for good Mobile Data (300G) whilst in Spain (then any zone 1 country)

That’s interesting. Is it just Tesco that happens with? No, all UK sims should work without a vpn, the reason i believe is because they have a UK ip address.

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[PhilandMena]

Superdrug is capped in Europe. Two choices as far as I can see, the one above in post 2 and Tesco's Home from Home on a rolling monthly basis. All the details you need are in the link in post 2.

 

[Winger]

I bought a Spanish Lobster sim in Benidorm for 24€ and has a huge 70GB, you can pause it via an app and start it again if you go to Spain again.
They had other options like 30GB for less €. It works well for me

 

[Speve]

I bought a Spanish Lobster sim in Benidorm for 24€ and has a huge 70GB, you can pause it via an app and start it again if you go to Spain again.
They had other options like 30GB for less €. It works well for me

The one in link is 300gb data and you can pause it’s use whenever you want for a small fee

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[jongood]

Hi all, we will be in Spain for the month of May and would like to have data available, our mobile provider, sky will charge £2 per day roaming charge to use our existing data, text, WhatsApp etc, as we will be there for 31 days, that's 62 quid, and maybe extra data charges.
So what's the best way of using phone in Spain, should l buy a sim card just for our trip that has no roaming charges and plenty of data, all we want data for is, emails, text messages WhatsApp just to keep in touch with the kids and grandkids, occasionally use of apps, to locate lpg stations etc.
Been looking at the superdrug £20 sim with unlimited data, but any suggestions greatly appreciated, won't be streaming TV or anything like that

I'm in the process of moving from sky to Tescos, initially going payg because i dont want to commit totally.

 

[Justus3]

Smarty mobile monthly no contact and good call, data packagers. Easy to see what you get if it's for you DM me have code and we both get a get a free month.

 

[BDM]

Smarty mobile monthly no contact and good call, data packagers. Easy to see what you get if it's for you DM me have code and we both get a get a free month.

I think the Smarty sims are capped at 12gb in EU....

 

[Justus3]

I think the Smarty sims are capped at 12gb in EU....

They are just i've just checked calls/texts are not plus no roaming charge.
From what OP say's 12gb is easily enough for what they want to do. Mrs JU3 has a much less data package and never users it all. She too is a lite user.

 

[gus-lopez]

all we want data for is, emails, text messages WhatsApp

Digi sim 3Gb for 3€/month.can go to 7 for 7 if wanted.or more.
Yoigo unlimited25€/month first 3 months then 33. Works all EU +UK.
Hits4,90€/5Gb ros all EU.

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[Andy MacD]

ASDA gives 25gb roaming at £15 per month.

 

[Bolti]

I'm in the process of moving from sky to Tescos, initially going payg because i dont want to commit totally.

At the moment Tesco mobile unlimited everything is only £17.50 usually £25 for 2 year contract and if you go through topcashback they will give you £93. Works out at £13.63 a month

 

[jongood]

At the moment Tesco mobile unlimited everything is only £17.50 usually £25 for 2 year contract and if you go through topcashback they will give you £93. Works out at £13.63 a month

I know there are some good deals right now with Tesco, but we re going to very quickly contravene their fair use policy albeit not in one chunk and in different countries so want to see how it works out first.

 

[richard8]

Look at Uk provider3, I buy their ‘internet with legs’ £40 ish on eBay, 25gbs, lasts 2 years, slips inside a Huawei mobile WiFi device, e5377. Always have Internet from France to southern Croatia!

 

[Pedders]

Hi all, we will be in Spain for the month of May and would like to have data available, our mobile provider, sky will charge £2 per day roaming charge to use our existing data, text, WhatsApp etc, as we will be there for 31 days, that's 62 quid, and maybe extra data charges.
So what's the best way of using phone in Spain, should l buy a sim card just for our trip that has no roaming charges and plenty of data, all we want data for is, emails, text messages WhatsApp just to keep in touch with the kids and grandkids, occasionally use of apps, to locate lpg stations etc.
Been looking at the superdrug £20 sim with unlimited data, but any suggestions greatly appreciated, won't be streaming TV or anything like that

With EE it's £2 per day per mobile. When I added it to my plan for my proposed trip in a couple of weeks it was £10 for the month which is a bit of a bonus.

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[jumar]

If going to Spain for a lengthy period then buy local SIM as above....providing you have an unlocked phone or spare one it's going to be a good idea for Muchas Gigabitos....Ole'..

 

[BDM]

Look at Uk provider3, I buy their ‘internet with legs’ £40 ish on eBay, 25gbs, lasts 2 years, slips inside a Huawei mobile WiFi device, e5377. Always have Internet from France to southern Croatia!

I think this is capped....

 

[Philnlyn]

Digi sim 3Gb for 3€/month.can go to 7 for 7 if wanted.or more.
Yoigo unlimited25€/month first 3 months then 33. Works all EU +UK.
Hits4,90€/5Gb ros all EU.

Digi also do unlimited for 25€. You can stop and start as you need too. They use the Moviestar network so is likely to have the best coverage all over Spain. Have a look on Google. There are Digi shops all over Spain.

 

[Midnightflyer]

Hi all, we will be in Spain for the month of May and would like to have data available, our mobile provider, sky will charge £2 per day roaming charge to use our existing data, text, WhatsApp etc, as we will be there for 31 days, that's 62 quid, and maybe extra data charges.
So what's the best way of using phone in Spain, should l buy a sim card just for our trip that has no roaming charges and plenty of data, all we want data for is, emails, text messages WhatsApp just to keep in touch with the kids and grandkids, occasionally use of apps, to locate lpg stations etc.
Been looking at the superdrug £20 sim with unlimited data, but any suggestions greatly appreciated, won't be streaming TV or anything like that

Look on the web for Tiekom in Spain. You can call them, speak English. They have various packages, I use a Data SIM for my WiFi Hub and stream UK TV 300Gb per month €39 400Gb €49 Unlimited with NO FAIR USAGE POLICY. You can pay by Credit Card or Bank Transfer and they will post to UK at the cost of €5 so you can set it up before you go. No roaming charges unlike UK suppliers. You can also only pay for the months you are in Spain or France as there is No Contracts. Great people a company you can rely on.
Email them at sales@tiekom.com or phone 0034 910 630 890
Good luck enjoy your trip.

 

[dggriff]

They are just i've just checked calls/texts are not plus no roaming charge.
From what OP say's 12gb is easily enough for what they want to do. Mrs JU3 has a much less data package and never users it all. She too is a lite user.

We’re away in Italy/France at the moment. I bought a Huawei Mobile WiFi and 60GB Smarty SIM before leaving. The 12GB cap was quickly reached in 3/4 days. We were on WhatsApp and web browsing using phones and iPads but little else as most places we’ve been stopping have WiFi. Top ups are £1/GB. Despite that I’m happy with it but in all honesty we could have got by with our phones allowances. The main reason I did it was that I understood we’d get better coverage and download speed with the mobile WiFi and I haven’t tested that.

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[sandiesdad]

Hi all, we will be in Spain for the month of May and would like to have data available, our mobile provider, sky will charge £2 per day roaming charge to use our existing data, text, WhatsApp etc, as we will be there for 31 days, that's 62 quid, and maybe extra data charges.
So what's the best way of using phone in Spain, should l buy a sim card just for our trip that has no roaming charges and plenty of data, all we want data for is, emails, text messages WhatsApp just to keep in touch with the kids and grandkids, occasionally use of apps, to locate lpg stations etc.
Been looking at the superdrug £20 sim with unlimited data, but any suggestions greatly appreciated, won't be streaming TV or anything like that

 

[Chajane]

Look at Uk provider3, I buy their ‘internet with legs’ £40 ish on eBay, 25gbs, lasts 2 years, slips inside a Huawei mobile WiFi device, e5377. Always have Internet from France to southern Croatia!

We have the same set-up

 

[sandiesdad]

Have a look at Lebara its very cheap and uses a big network but I cannot remember the name.

 

[Justus3]

We’re away in Italy/France at the moment. I bought a Huawei Mobile WiFi and 60GB Smarty SIM before leaving. The 12GB cap was quickly reached in 3/4 days. We were on WhatsApp and web browsing using phones and iPads but little else as most places we’ve been stopping have WiFi. Top ups are £1/GB. Despite that I’m happy with it but in all honesty we could have got by with our phones allowances. The main reason I did it was that I understood we’d get better coverage and download speed with the mobile WiFi and I haven’t tested that.

Some websites do use a good bit of data. Blocking plug in and using mobile site versions helps. Surprising how much over the top Media rich sites use. Don't know if you have but turning off push notifications will help both with battery power and data use. Again it's surprising how much that take being allows contracted without you knowing. Using free wifi is the best way and saving your data for when need it. Like you say always plenty of call and texts to use.

 

[Crazydave]

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I think the Smarty sims are capped at 12gb in EU....

Correct

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[Boy]

I am in Spain I purchase a orange simi only deal in Spain
Luckily a friend of mine was able to unlock it for me
As it came with a PIN number which I was not able to put in to my Huawei in my motor home
Seems to work ok
My Vodophone account was for 100 gb
But when abroad you are only allowed 25 gb per month
In the small print

 

[HelixA5]

With EE it's £2 per day per mobile. When I added it to my plan for my proposed trip in a couple of weeks it was £10 for the month which is a bit of a bonus.

Hi,

This is the option we are going to use in France… from experience when in France can you use your phone to tether to an iPad with EE?

When in the UK we turn on tethering on the iPhone and the iPad happilly uses the iPhone data and I want to do similar abroad …

 

[Mad dog]

Have a look at Lebara its very cheap and uses a big network but I cannot remember the name.

Lebara has a fair use limit in the EU, think its at about 5gb?

 

[jumar]

Lebara has a fair use limit in the EU, think its at about 5gb?

I had a issue with Lebara, I ordered a SIM, it failed to arrive, I tried to cancel it, they said I have to put the SIM in the phone to cancel it, I said it hadn't come, they said.......this went on , and on, and......I gave up....not like me, but I felt defeated...

 

[Jethro]

I think the Smarty sims are capped at 12gb in EU....

They are, but you can buy 4Gb add on for £4.00 a time