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mkenov · **3 - 12 Months in Europe -** 27-08-2008, 04:54

In mid-September I am embarking on an indefinite trip around Europe. I have no plans to stay in one place for very long and will be traveling all over by train.

I have purchased an unlocked 3G iPhone and plan on using this with a prepaid SIM. I don't plan on using voice very often as I will be using skype when possible. I just want a number that I can give friends and family back home for infrequent use and keep in touch with other travelers I meet along the way.

My criteria, in order of importance are as follows:

- compatibility with the iPhone 3G

- data plan:

++ I don't need the unlimited plan I am spoiled with at home now, but if there was a good uni-country data plan that allowed for roaming I would be seriously interested.
++ 3G access would be great.
++ Ability to tether phone is not very important, but would be a bonus.

- voice/SMS rates:

++ Incoming free would be nice but not necessary...
++ Cheap(ish) rates to Canada
++ Free incoming texts (if possible)

- price up front: I don't mind paying 50+ Euro for a SIM card if knowledgeable people such as yourselves recommend.

I thank you in advance for your replies!

Oh, here is a sample of countries I intend on visiting:

France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech, etc.

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mkenov (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 4 Join Date: 27 Aug 2008 Country:	3 - 12 Months in Europe - 27-08-2008, 04:54 In mid-September I am embarking on an indefinite trip around Europe. I have no plans to stay in one place for very long and will be traveling all over by train. I have purchased an unlocked 3G iPhone and plan on using this with a prepaid SIM. I don't plan on using voice very often as I will be using skype when possible. I just want a number that I can give friends and family back home for infrequent use and keep in touch with other travelers I meet along the way. My criteria, in order of importance are as follows: - compatibility with the iPhone 3G - data plan: ++ I don't need the unlimited plan I am spoiled with at home now, but if there was a good uni-country data plan that allowed for roaming I would be seriously interested. ++ 3G access would be great. ++ Ability to tether phone is not very important, but would be a bonus. - voice/SMS rates: ++ Incoming free would be nice but not necessary... ++ Cheap(ish) rates to Canada ++ Free incoming texts (if possible) - price up front: I don't mind paying 50+ Euro for a SIM card if knowledgeable people such as yourselves recommend. I thank you in advance for your replies! Oh, here is a sample of countries I intend on visiting: France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech, etc.