cpl100 Posted June 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2018 We are cruising in September and will be in Sorrento, Italy for a week prior and Paris, France for 6 days post cruise. The cruise stops are Italy, France and Spain. Last time I was in Rome we were able to buy a local Sim card which served us for all of Italy for about 30 Euros. We purchased it in downtown Rome from a place recommended to me here on CC. My questions are these: Does anyone know if there is an option that will work both in Italy and France (and how to get it either in Sorrento or at the airport when we change planes in FCO). We would no have time to go through immigration and then security at FCO to get it so it would have to be in the transfer area. Failing that, does anyone have experience purchasing a good, reasonable plan in Paris(I will ask in the Italy boards about Italy). I have Verizon and the charge is usually $10 per day overseas which can really add up so want to check for a cheaper option if available. Thanks very much for any and all help. And have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorif Posted July 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I had bought a Lebara card at a grocery store in the UK last trip. Their site says international coverage but I am not sure what it includes. We will be traveling in the same areas plus UK next year and will be looking for SIM cards as well. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpl100 Posted July 30, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thank you all for the responses. I think I am going to try to get a sim in Sorrento at the beginning of the trip and hopefully it will work for Italy, Spain and France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted August 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Orange has a Europe holiday sim last for 14 days with 10GB of data 40 euros Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted August 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Orange has a Europe holiday sim last for 14 days with 10GB of data 40 euros Sent from my iPad using Forums I just purchased this on Amazon for $50USD free shipping, so I have it in hand for our October cruise. 10gb, talk and text and you can use your phone as a hotspot with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpl100 Posted August 6, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I just purchased this on Amazon for $50USD free shipping, so I have it in hand for our October cruise. 10gb, talk and text and you can use your phone as a hotspot with it too. From what I have been reading on these forums, the ones that are purchased on Amazon have to be validated/initiated or whatever BEFORE you leave for your trip. I suggest you check this out. Note, I have not purchased one but have been researching my options and this information stuck in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted August 6, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2018 From what I have been reading on these forums, the ones that are purchased on Amazon have to be validated/initiated or whatever BEFORE you leave for your trip. I suggest you check this out. Note, I have not purchased one but have been researching my options and this information stuck in my head. Accordingly my to the frequently asked questions on the item I purchased (these are answered by people who have purchased and used the item before) all you do is put it in your phone when you land and it works ( I recommend Orange Holiday. Being able to call right after we arrived in Paris was convenient. We inserted the SIM card into our iPhone 6s as soon as the plane landed. By the time the plane reached the gate we had the phone working) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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