Query
May 19, 2023 | 6:45 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2023
Posts: 1
Query
I am going on a Europe trip with my friends! We will be covering 3 different countries. So I am a bit worried about the connectivity issues. Do I have to buy different SIM card for every country or the sim will work in all countries? Suggest me something!
May 19, 2023 | 12:19 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Sunny So Cal
Programs: SPG, HH, IHG, BA, DL
Posts: 282
We are also doing 3 European countries next week.
My wife and I will be using a hotspot (4G LTE) with a European SIM (Orange network) - perfect for not having to get an eSIM for our iPhones 14s.
Hotspot will cover all of Europe (mostly).
Our 2 sons who have T Mobile will be using their free international roaming (3G) and may end up buying an eSIM for their phones if it's too slow.
If you have newer phones, eSIM is the way to go - no more physical SIMs...
My wife and I will be using a hotspot (4G LTE) with a European SIM (Orange network) - perfect for not having to get an eSIM for our iPhones 14s.
Hotspot will cover all of Europe (mostly).
Our 2 sons who have T Mobile will be using their free international roaming (3G) and may end up buying an eSIM for their phones if it's too slow.
If you have newer phones, eSIM is the way to go - no more physical SIMs...
May 19, 2023 | 3:30 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: The Airport
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 183
Which countries? Which provider do you have now? T Mobile provides, albeit slow, service across most European countries. Many eSim cards or even physical SIM cards cover multiple countries.
Let us know and you may get better answers. Also, there is a thread somewhere about this topic. Will see if I can find it.
Let us know and you may get better answers. Also, there is a thread somewhere about this topic. Will see if I can find it.
May 21, 2023 | 1:35 am
#4
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Malaga, Spain
Posts: 1,091
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May 25, 2023 | 10:47 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: rural Indiana - IND
Programs: airline agnostic, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat, Jelly of the Month, DL defector, formerly NWA Plat (RIP)
Posts: 964
I have an alternative solution that some see as radical in our current technology-driven culture. Just go off grid!
I recently returned from 2 weeks in the Scotland without any cell service. Oh, the horror!
Hotels have WiFi that I could use in the evenings for checking messages, maps and plans for the next day. I did have my phone with me, but it remained in airplane mode for the entire 2 weeks.
It is not for everyone, but I enjoy the opportunity to unplug and just enjoy the trip.
I recently returned from 2 weeks in the Scotland without any cell service. Oh, the horror!
Hotels have WiFi that I could use in the evenings for checking messages, maps and plans for the next day. I did have my phone with me, but it remained in airplane mode for the entire 2 weeks.
It is not for everyone, but I enjoy the opportunity to unplug and just enjoy the trip.
May 28, 2023 | 4:08 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM; former GS
Posts: 306
I have an alternative solution that some see as radical in our current technology-driven culture. Just go off grid!
I recently returned from 2 weeks in the Scotland without any cell service. Oh, the horror!
Hotels have WiFi that I could use in the evenings for checking messages, maps and plans for the next day. I did have my phone with me, but it remained in airplane mode for the entire 2 weeks.
It is not for everyone, but I enjoy the opportunity to unplug and just enjoy the trip.
I recently returned from 2 weeks in the Scotland without any cell service. Oh, the horror!
Hotels have WiFi that I could use in the evenings for checking messages, maps and plans for the next day. I did have my phone with me, but it remained in airplane mode for the entire 2 weeks.
It is not for everyone, but I enjoy the opportunity to unplug and just enjoy the trip.
May 29, 2023 | 2:09 am
#7
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
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Posts: 19,257
Hi,
That's what I did when I went to Japan.
Switched off Data roaming to avoid charges. Just used the phone for pictures. Connected to the hilton wifi once back in the hotel ( the shinkansen trains also had wifi)
Did not need to use maps.
Regards
TBS
That's what I did when I went to Japan.
Switched off Data roaming to avoid charges. Just used the phone for pictures. Connected to the hilton wifi once back in the hotel ( the shinkansen trains also had wifi)
Did not need to use maps.
Regards
TBS