How much for a prepaid unlimited data in Europe
Nov 26, 2008, 7:32 am
#17
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France is probably the best country in the world when it comes to public WiFi. The AP's are all over the country and they support roaming with a great many operators.
I also have unlimited 3G/Edge in France, but it's post-paid.
I also have unlimited 3G/Edge in France, but it's post-paid.
Nov 26, 2008, 4:57 pm
#18
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USB UMTS/3G Adapters: For buying unlocked ones new I normally use http://www.expansys-usa.com/
They are all legit unlocked on their site. Never had a problem with them and their cust service is normally good.
The site above is their US site, they are a UK company and do cross ship unlocked devices to the US and sell it domestic in the US (they ship out the Chicago area for US shipments)
Also used the 3 UK Broadband last month (if you top up and then go to the mobile browser and convert the top up to a 10 pound broadband you get 1GB of use for 30 days), which is actually quite good. You also get to roam that 1GB of 30 days data to other 3 networks (Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, etc)
I'm *STILL* looking for a prepay data solution for Switzerland... Anyone have any ideas? I know no one has flat rate, but is there something that is reasonable?
They are all legit unlocked on their site. Never had a problem with them and their cust service is normally good.
The site above is their US site, they are a UK company and do cross ship unlocked devices to the US and sell it domestic in the US (they ship out the Chicago area for US shipments)
Also used the 3 UK Broadband last month (if you top up and then go to the mobile browser and convert the top up to a 10 pound broadband you get 1GB of use for 30 days), which is actually quite good. You also get to roam that 1GB of 30 days data to other 3 networks (Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, etc)
I'm *STILL* looking for a prepay data solution for Switzerland... Anyone have any ideas? I know no one has flat rate, but is there something that is reasonable?
Jul 11, 2009, 10:38 am
#19
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Is there a similiar solution for Spain and France?
3) Bought a Vodafone "Websessions" day pass for each day I wanted internet access at €4.95/day. This gives you up to 1GB bandwidth and it good for 24 hours. So if you start at 3:00pm it is good until 3:00pm the next day. You can use your credit card for this or deduct it from the time on the card.
slow.
slow.
Jan 31, 2010, 2:22 pm
#21
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USB UMTS/3G Adapters: For buying unlocked ones new I normally use http://www.expansys-usa.com/
They are all legit unlocked on their site. Never had a problem with them and their cust service is normally good.
The site above is their US site, they are a UK company and do cross ship unlocked devices to the US and sell it domestic in the US (they ship out the Chicago area for US shipments)
Also used the 3 UK Broadband last month (if you top up and then go to the mobile browser and convert the top up to a 10 pound broadband you get 1GB of use for 30 days), which is actually quite good. You also get to roam that 1GB of 30 days data to other 3 networks (Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, etc)
I'm *STILL* looking for a prepay data solution for Switzerland... Anyone have any ideas? I know no one has flat rate, but is there something that is reasonable?
They are all legit unlocked on their site. Never had a problem with them and their cust service is normally good.
The site above is their US site, they are a UK company and do cross ship unlocked devices to the US and sell it domestic in the US (they ship out the Chicago area for US shipments)
Also used the 3 UK Broadband last month (if you top up and then go to the mobile browser and convert the top up to a 10 pound broadband you get 1GB of use for 30 days), which is actually quite good. You also get to roam that 1GB of 30 days data to other 3 networks (Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, etc)
I'm *STILL* looking for a prepay data solution for Switzerland... Anyone have any ideas? I know no one has flat rate, but is there something that is reasonable?
Feb 1, 2010, 1:24 am
#22
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They have slightly less ripoff rates (compared with others) in Europe - £1.25 per mb for UK subscribers - but the former inclusive rates in 3 markets have now gone.
Feb 1, 2010, 6:19 am
#23
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O2 in germany have monthly prepaid plans on data. I think it's €25 for a month.
I'm currently scoping this out as I need to get no less than 7 dongles and prepaid plans for a month worth of traveling in Germany.
I'm currently scoping this out as I need to get no less than 7 dongles and prepaid plans for a month worth of traveling in Germany.
Apr 10, 2010, 10:09 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
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USB UMTS/3G Adapters: For buying unlocked ones new I normally use http://www.expansys-usa.com/
They are all legit unlocked on their site. Never had a problem with them and their cust service is normally good.
The site above is their US site, they are a UK company and do cross ship unlocked devices to the US and sell it domestic in the US (they ship out the Chicago area for US shipments)
Also used the 3 UK Broadband last month (if you top up and then go to the mobile browser and convert the top up to a 10 pound broadband you get 1GB of use for 30 days), which is actually quite good. You also get to roam that 1GB of 30 days data to other 3 networks (Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, etc)
I'm *STILL* looking for a prepay data solution for Switzerland... Anyone have any ideas? I know no one has flat rate, but is there something that is reasonable?
They are all legit unlocked on their site. Never had a problem with them and their cust service is normally good.
The site above is their US site, they are a UK company and do cross ship unlocked devices to the US and sell it domestic in the US (they ship out the Chicago area for US shipments)
Also used the 3 UK Broadband last month (if you top up and then go to the mobile browser and convert the top up to a 10 pound broadband you get 1GB of use for 30 days), which is actually quite good. You also get to roam that 1GB of 30 days data to other 3 networks (Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, etc)
I'm *STILL* looking for a prepay data solution for Switzerland... Anyone have any ideas? I know no one has flat rate, but is there something that is reasonable?
However, I do have some questions:
Do I need a SIM card? If yes, how can I get one while in US? if unable to get one while in US, how can I buy one in UK, especially in London?
Apr 12, 2010, 9:38 pm
#25
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I see plenty unlocked USB Data dongles at http://www.expansys-usa.com/
However, I do have some questions:
Do I need a SIM card? If yes, how can I get one while in US? if unable to get one while in US, how can I buy one in UK, especially in London?
However, I do have some questions:
Do I need a SIM card? If yes, how can I get one while in US? if unable to get one while in US, how can I buy one in UK, especially in London?
Apr 13, 2010, 6:38 am
#26
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Apr 13, 2010, 10:48 pm
#27
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If you get the Three pack Just make sure you log in with your phone info to:
https://my3.three.co.uk/mylogin/logi...count/index.do
Register your new SIM there and you can then manage the account and apply prepay credit to be Mobile Broadband packages. You can also apply supermarket purchased top us on the phone. (BTW: Boots also sells 3 Top ups)
https://my3.three.co.uk/mylogin/logi...count/index.do
Register your new SIM there and you can then manage the account and apply prepay credit to be Mobile Broadband packages. You can also apply supermarket purchased top us on the phone. (BTW: Boots also sells 3 Top ups)
Apr 14, 2010, 6:37 pm
#28
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Looking for the same thing. 10 days in France in July during the Tour de France, and it would be nice to have 3G available instead of depending upon WiFi which, in the Pyrenees, might not be that common or could be $20e/day.
May 30, 2010, 4:46 pm
#29
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ya, I need 3G data pre-paid data plan in France for a couple of weeks this summer. No luck so far.
May 31, 2010, 12:16 am
#30
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If one is looking for a prepaid data in Finland, Saunalahti has a pretty good offer:
- Costs 39€ (48 USD)
- Includes E1552 USB stick
- Up to 4 Mbit/s data rate (or unlimited), uncapped traffic
- Includes one month of data
- Includes 6 € worth of voice credit
After one month, you can add credit as follows;
- Max 1.90 €/day for random use
- 4 Mbit/s for 6.90 € / week
- 1 Mbit/s for 19.80 € / month
- 4 Mbit/s for 29.80 € / month
- Costs 39€ (48 USD)
- Includes E1552 USB stick
- Up to 4 Mbit/s data rate (or unlimited), uncapped traffic
- Includes one month of data
- Includes 6 € worth of voice credit
After one month, you can add credit as follows;
- Max 1.90 €/day for random use
- 4 Mbit/s for 6.90 € / week
- 1 Mbit/s for 19.80 € / month
- 4 Mbit/s for 29.80 € / month