Yeah. Reinforcing Tim's comments. You'll probably need an address in the country you're going to.
When I was in Europe last year, there was talk of the EU requiring carriers not to price gouge on cross-country roaming rates. It would be worth checking that out, because I don't know when it comes into force. Cheers Rob On 25/02/13 7:16 AM, Tim Law wrote: >> http://prepaidwithdata.wikia.com/wiki/Prepaid_SIM_with_data > > > That looks like a useful site. > > Bear in mind that your expectations and Australian experiences will NOT stand > you in good stead, be prepared for many differences. We have it pretty good > here. > > For example, in countries such as France and Germany, they have restrictions > on who can buy a Sim card. I was fortunate enough to have a national be able > to buy one for me. > > As you cross country borders, which you may do several times a day, you will > be on roaming rates for your sim. > > I used Orange.fr Their data, and I suspect all other providers, is charged > on a time basis, not only volume. And there is a flag fall. So each time the > iPhone checks the time, or checks for emails etc etc, there is a charge. My > first night cost me €35, and that was in France, with a French sim, and that > was me not using the iPhone at all. > > The solution for most travellers it seems is to use the plentiful free wifi > spots. Many accommodation places have free wifi, or you buy it in time > blocks. Also Geneva has a town wide free wifi. You might be going there, but > its an example of what is around. Often the free wifi is not very good, but > it's better than nothing. > > Enjoy your travels, like I said above, we have it pretty good here - in many > ways > > Tim > > Sent from my iPad > > On 25/02/2013, at 6:53, Robin Belford <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hmm, big ask. >> May I suggest you have a good look through this site and then you might be >> able to plan your trip's communication needs. >> >> regards, >> >> robin >> >> http://prepaidwithdata.wikia.com/wiki/Prepaid_SIM_with_data >> >> >> >> On 25/02/2013, at 6:25 AM, Peter Faulks <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> My wife and I are travelling to Europe next month taking my Mac Book >>> Pro laptop and iPad 4 (3G) Wi-Fi Cellular which I wish to use with a >>> SIM card to set up hot spot on the ipad tethering to the Mac Book Pro >>> for email and internet whilst travelling. >>> >>> Can anyone recommend a good network provider or SIM card that will >>> work in Europe (Italy, Spain England) or even throughout the world >>> that I should consider? We will be away for 8 12 weeks. >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
