Data plus Canadian calling (multiple SIMs) - Paris
Hi,
Looks like our first France visit will be in May 2015. We'll be spending the prior week in London so hybrid dual-country solutions are also possible. Here's what we likely need: - 2 iPad SIMs, 1-2 GB each - we use these in the field so we don't want to depend on WiFi - data SIM (so I don't need to buy hotel WiFi), 2-5 GB should do; I'd consider tethering devices to one of the iPads but it's not my favourite solution. I have a lovely TP-Link mini-router so I can use unlocked data sticks I already have (3G) or buy a local LTE one (my LTE ones don't likely support EU bands). - 2 voice SIMs, could just be voice/text but better if they come with 200 MB or more of data. We prefer something with direct, cheap calling to Canada (we paid 6p/min in the UK last time to call home which was great). Suggestions? I speak French so navigating websites shouldn't be a big problem. Si vous êtes mieux en parlant français, ça ne me dérange pas si tu veux me répliquer en français. Thanks in advance! Jim |
Hi Jim,
For data I'd suggest the Three 3GB/90 day SIM card - costs around £20 on Amazon - gives you 3GB in the UK and the same in France under the data feel-at-home option. http://www.three.co.uk/discover/phones/feel_at_home This is for data, but it will work in both countries. For voice I'd probably go for http://www.togglemobile.co.uk/home/en - cheap calls in the UK and back to the US (3 pence a minute) and if you register a 30 day local number in the US and France, you get a US number for people to call you on for free, as well as cheap calls in France. Hope this assists... Steve :) |
Thanks Steve, that assists very much. I hope the ToggleMobile option has similar rates to Canada - I'll do some research... :)
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Steve, looks like Canada is the same rate to call as the US. Very promising lead. Thanks again.
Looks like Toggle will work for me in both France and the UK - I'll just need the iPad and data solutions. |
Great stuff - don't forget to register a `local' number for 30 days in France with Toggle - allows you access to cheap calls in France...
+Steve :) |
yes, make sure that you activate the french and US profile on the SIM (via the website). french profile for cheaper rates and US profile for a US phone number to get easier reachable from home.
Toggle offers 2 GB for 10 GBP in UK, but as you dont want to use tethering you might buy some other UK data SIMs in addition. |
I've ordered a couple of SIMs and I can activate a US number and even test it as I'm in Montana monthly to pick up mail.
At 2 GB for 10 pounds, it might be useful to go that route on both SIMs and tether our computers independently. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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