Anyone suggest how to get mobile internet in europe?

jimcanswim · 13-04-2007, 21:12

Thanks guys, some good advice there.

Does look like it will have to be the quick check then find a zone.

RTuesday, interesting regarding Virgin, do you know what they charge per Meg?

Cheers

RTuesday · 13-04-2007, 22:38

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Originally Posted by jimcanswim

RTuesday, interesting regarding Virgin, do you know what they charge per Meg?

Five pounds a MB, which can add up fast. I was also looking for a better deal recently http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1882 but other than Swisscom (need to be in CH to get), which is no cheaper when prepaid, there's not much else suitable for multiple countries.

For some areas of Europe you probably can't totally rely on free wi-fi (e.g. near Perpignan) so you'd probably need a subscription to something, or just go to a cybercafe.

dg7feq · 14-04-2007, 15:02

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Originally Posted by RTuesday

Five pounds a MB, which can add up fast. I was also looking for a better deal recently http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1882 but other than Swisscom (need to be in CH to get), which is no cheaper when prepaid, there's not much else suitable for multiple countries.

For some areas of Europe you probably can't totally rely on free wi-fi (e.g. near Perpignan) so you'd probably need a subscription to something, or just go to a cybercafe.

the swisscom cards can be ordered pre-registered on ebay. I just ordered one for our company 2 weeks ago. Cost 25 Euro and came with 25 CHF of balance. Recharge can be done by all major credit cards on the swisscom website.

Chris

Landis · 15-04-2007, 19:20

Some Details on the Vodafone Option I mentioned: You can book "Websessions" that are billed by time rather than volume. 15min for 1.95€, 2h 9.95€, 24h for 14.95. I used it this weekend in germany with a "callya" Prepaid Sim, worked great even with HighSpeed UMTS (3.6mbit). Its valid for most european countries.

AndreA · 17-04-2007, 13:01

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Originally Posted by dg7feq

the swisscom cards can be ordered pre-registered on ebay.

World Data option ( http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1500 ) or what else!?

dg7feq · 17-04-2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by AndreA

World Data option ( http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1500 ) or what else!?

No. Standard rate = 8,35 Euro/MB (CHF 14).
Not very cheap but cheaper than most other cards - and very good coverage.

Chris

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jimcanswim (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 13 Apr 2007 Country:	13-04-2007, 21:12 Thanks guys, some good advice there. Does look like it will have to be the quick check then find a zone. RTuesday, interesting regarding Virgin, do you know what they charge per Meg? Cheers

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Landis (Offline) Member Official Member Posts: 27 Join Date: 12 Mar 2007 Country:	15-04-2007, 19:20 Some Details on the Vodafone Option I mentioned: You can book "Websessions" that are billed by time rather than volume. 15min for 1.95€, 2h 9.95€, 24h for 14.95. I used it this weekend in germany with a "callya" Prepaid Sim, worked great even with HighSpeed UMTS (3.6mbit). Its valid for most european countries.