What cell sim cards should a USA guy use in Europe

DRNewcomb · 30-07-2013, 03:43

One point to consider, avoid using the ship's cellular service for anything but incoming SMS. If necessary turn off phone to avoid connecting to the ship's system. Look into BoingoMobile WiFi roaming. Use VOIP calling whenever possible. I think TalkATone is available for Android. Use it with your Google Voice account to make free calls.

You will not find the "magic bullet" (the one best solution for every case). Pick one that's good enough and have a different SIM, from a completely different carrier as a backup.

If you're a geek, like me, take one multi-tap outlet. Many ship's rooms have only one 117 V outlet and/or one 220 V outlet.

rfranzq · **Best advice ever! -** 30-07-2013, 06:37

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Originally Posted by DRNewcomb

If you're a geek, like me, take one multi-tap outlet. Many ship's rooms have only one 117 V outlet and/or one 220 V outlet.

I have never seen this advice before, but his is really good.

1040Berlin · **Vodafone Germany -** 30-07-2013, 09:58

Firstly: Be aware you won't have mobile network availability most time on a cruise.

If you pick a Vodafone "Callya" prepaid SIM card in a German harbour you can book attraktive roaming packages e. g. "Reisepaket 2 Wochen":

You get 700 mins talk time, 700 SMS, 700 Megabyte (valid in EU member countries and Norway)

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DRNewcomb (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Professionist Posts: 1,465 Join Date: 27 Feb 2004 Location: Mississippi, USA Country:	30-07-2013, 03:43 One point to consider, avoid using the ship's cellular service for anything but incoming SMS. If necessary turn off phone to avoid connecting to the ship's system. Look into BoingoMobile WiFi roaming. Use VOIP calling whenever possible. I think TalkATone is available for Android. Use it with your Google Voice account to make free calls. You will not find the "magic bullet" (the one best solution for every case). Pick one that's good enough and have a different SIM, from a completely different carrier as a backup. If you're a geek, like me, take one multi-tap outlet. Many ship's rooms have only one 117 V outlet and/or one 220 V outlet.

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1040Berlin (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 20 Join Date: 03 Jul 2006 Country:	Vodafone Germany - 30-07-2013, 09:58 Firstly: Be aware you won't have mobile network availability most time on a cruise. If you pick a Vodafone "Callya" prepaid SIM card in a German harbour you can book attraktive roaming packages e. g. "Reisepaket 2 Wochen": You get 700 mins talk time, 700 SMS, 700 Megabyte (valid in EU member countries and Norway) Last edited by 1040Berlin; 30-07-2013 at 10:00.. Reason: ++