prepaid 3G SIM for data only - 1 week in Paris & surroundings

wisniak

Hi,

Planning a 1 week visit to Paris & surroundings.
I have a 3G iPad2 and want to purchase a data SIM card with a 500MB-1GB data package.
No need for test messages/voice.

On previous visits to France I purchased the Carrefour SIM card for my iPad2 (had to cut the regular SIM down to a micro SIM, the sales lady almost fainted...).
Now after browsing through their Web site it seems that they do not have this option any longer?

Regarding the Orange offer, I understand that I'll have to pay 10 Euros for 500MB valid for 1 month (the recharge internet mobile)?
What exactly do I need to ask for in order to get this type of SIM card and data package? (unless there's a better option).

I need the simplest option, so that I'll be out of the store as soon as possible (last year I purchased an Orange card near Calais, took me more than 1 hour...).

Thanks.

UKSTEVE · 25-08-2013, 23:05

France is almost as bad as France for having to jump through hoops to get a working data SIM card

Myself I use EuropaSIM (Europa SIM-Card - Mobiles Internet in Europe, jederzeit, überall - ab ? 2 pro Tag ) across Europe, owing to its 500MB per day for 3 euros rate - I think you get 25 mins of calling as part of the deal - which is great for `it just works' data facilities.

Hope this info helps...

+Steve

wisniak · **Their Web site is down since they are on vacation -** 26-08-2013, 11:34

I'll read the details there in a few days.

But in the meantime - does this SIM have an expiry date, as all prepaid SIMs have?
In this case it's no use to me.

Thanks.

123456 · 26-08-2013, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisniak

I'll read the details there in a few days.

Don't hurry, Europasim seems to be on holiday:

Quote:

Dear Customers
Our website is closed for vacation until the 4th of September 2013

From: http://www.europasim.com/

wisniak · **That's why I wrote that I'll read it in a few days -** 26-08-2013, 13:24

Strange that a Web site is shut down for days due to a vacation.
What about customer service for existing customers?

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wisniak (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 92 Join Date: 12 May 2009 Country:	prepaid 3G SIM for data only - 1 week in Paris & surroundings - 24-08-2013, 18:15 Hi, Planning a 1 week visit to Paris & surroundings. I have a 3G iPad2 and want to purchase a data SIM card with a 500MB-1GB data package. No need for test messages/voice. On previous visits to France I purchased the Carrefour SIM card for my iPad2 (had to cut the regular SIM down to a micro SIM, the sales lady almost fainted...). Now after browsing through their Web site it seems that they do not have this option any longer? Regarding the Orange offer, I understand that I'll have to pay 10 Euros for 500MB valid for 1 month (the recharge internet mobile)? What exactly do I need to ask for in order to get this type of SIM card and data package? (unless there's a better option). I need the simplest option, so that I'll be out of the store as soon as possible (last year I purchased an Orange card near Calais, took me more than 1 hour...). Thanks.

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UKSTEVE (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 197 Join Date: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Country:	25-08-2013, 23:05 France is almost as bad as France for having to jump through hoops to get a working data SIM card Myself I use EuropaSIM (Europa SIM-Card - Mobiles Internet in Europe, jederzeit, überall - ab ? 2 pro Tag ) across Europe, owing to its 500MB per day for 3 euros rate - I think you get 25 mins of calling as part of the deal - which is great for `it just works' data facilities. Hope this info helps... +Steve [size=2]Steve Gold PO Box 1014, Sheffield S10 5YG, UK Home mobie: Telefonica O2 Other UK mobiles: 3, Vodafone, Virgin Foreign SIMs: Toggle (multi); Germany (Fonic); Poland (Orange PL); Skype: stevewgold

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wisniak (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 92 Join Date: 12 May 2009 Country:	Their Web site is down since they are on vacation - 26-08-2013, 11:34 I'll read the details there in a few days. But in the meantime - does this SIM have an expiry date, as all prepaid SIMs have? In this case it's no use to me. Thanks.

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wisniak (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 92 Join Date: 12 May 2009 Country:	That's why I wrote that I'll read it in a few days - 26-08-2013, 13:24 Strange that a Web site is shut down for days due to a vacation. What about customer service for existing customers?